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brainpowerEpisode 16 – Mark Rizzn Hopkins (“Doctor Bitcoin”)Episode 16 features Mark Rizzn Hopkins (@rizzn), widely known as “Doctor Bitcoin.” An AI brain developer, crypto-anarchist, former political prisoner, journalist, and blogger, Mark’s resume is as bold as it is diverse. He is the creator of @theCube, founder of Free Ross DAO, dev lead at Ukraine DAO, and an IBM Futurist --- to name a few of his many roles.Episode Links:Mark Rizzn Hopkins (X)SanctumOS/brainpower Morpheus Builder SubnetMorpheus Compute API Gateway (Open Beta)Week in Morpheus (“WiM”) NewsletterLearn more at MOR.org.2025-07-2443 minbrainpowerEpisode 15 – Morpheus Update (Summer 2025) with David JohnstonIn episode 15, we are joined by David Johnston (@DJohnstonEC), creator of the framework for "Dapps" in 2013 & “Smart Agents” in 2023, to provide a summer 2025 update on all things Morpheus. We cover the incredible growth of the ecosystem over the past 6 months, as well as what to expect between now and year-end 2025.Episode Links:David Johnston (X)Morpheus (X) /brainpower builder subnetWeek in Morpheus (“WiM”) Newsletter Morpheus Compute API Gateway (Open Beta)Learn more at MOR.org. 2025-07-1040 minbrainpowerEpisode 14 – Morpheus Builder Spotlight V (THINK) with @MikeyAndersonIn episode 14, Mikey Anderson (@MikeyAnderson) of THINK joins the show to discuss what it means to own your own intelligence and how THINK Agents and the THINK Protocol make it all possibleEpisode Links:THINK Agents THINK (YouTube)Mikey Anderson/brainpower Morpheus Builder SubnetWeek in Morpheus (“WiM”) NewsletterLearn more at MOR.org.2025-06-2629 minbrainpowerEpisode 13 – Morpheus Builder Spotlight IV (IamAI-Core) with @WilBownIn episode 13, Bowen speaks with @WilBown of IamAI-Core to discuss the shared vision of building a future where individuals have access to truly personal AI. Episode Links:IamAI-Core: https://dashboard-v2-zeta.vercel.app/builders/iamai-core?subnet_id=0x4501d4e79230adce800ff26e5d2e2ae061f1e54da8508fe17dd1462388fb8373&network=Base/brainpower Morpheus Builder Subnet: https://dashboard-v2-zeta.vercel.app/builders/brainpower-base?subnet_id=0x25c16934a56ededa389e347f693f39caa3596a7aff16a3eab9f74bd3b731cf6e&network=Base2025-06-1832 min
Blockchain BylinesAI Revolution: Morpheus and the Rise of Decentralized IntelligenceWhat if you could own your own AI? In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nicolas Cary talks with Morpheus contributors David Johnston and Bowen Belmer about building a decentralized AI future, putting the power in the hands of people, not corporations.They dive into the philosophy behind decentralized AI, smart agents, open sourcing, the future of the agentic economy, how Morpheus is creating permissionless infrastructure and so much more. If you’re curious about the future of crypto, AI, and personal freedom, this one’s a must listen.2025-05-0141 minbrainpowerEpisode 12 – Morpheus Builder Spotlight III (SHIZA.AI)In episode 12, Bowen connects with Syed Hussain & Jim Loperfido of SHIZA.AI to discuss their post-agentic-world developer platform as well as their open-source contributions to the Morpheus Agent Forge initiative. Episode Links:SHIZA.AI/brainpower Morpheus Builder Subnet Week in Morpheus (“WiM”) Newsletter Learn more at MOR.org.2025-04-2059 minbrainpowerEpisode 11 – Morpheus In Puerto Rico, Layer 0, & DeAI Principle EnshrinementIn episode 11, Bowen traveled to Puerto Rico to meet with Luke Stokes and Jeff McDonald, two crypto OGs and longtime contributors to the Morpheus protocol and community. Episode Links:/brainpower Morpheus Builder SubnetWeek in Morpheus (“WiM”) NewsletterLearn more at MOR.org.2025-04-1236 minbrainpowerEpisode 10 – Morpheus Builder Spotlight II (Katara AI)In episode 10, Bowen catches up with James Hotson from Katara (Katara.AI) to discuss their Morpheus Builder Subnet. This subnet is currently one of the most staked-to subnets in the Morpheus Ecosystem and has both a live product and staker rewards enabled. Episode Links:https://www.katara.ai//brainpower Morpheus builder subnet dashboardWeek in Morpheus (“WiM”) Newsletter Learn more at MOR.org. 2025-03-2827 minbrainpowerEpisode 9 – Morpheus (MOR) Tokenomics ExplainedIn episode 9, Bowen covers the recently published article where David Johnston breaks down the finer details of the MOR Tokenomics and how they compare to projects like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Episode Links:https://x.com/DJohnstonEC/status/1896596054365319399/brainpower Morpheus builder subnet dashboardWeek in Morpheus (“WiM”) Newsletter Learn more at MOR.org. 2025-03-2122 minbrainpowerEpisode 8 – Rakshak Talwar, MySuperAgent.io, The Morpheus “App Store” MomentIn episode 8 Bowen chats with Rakshak Talwar, serial entrepreneur and core developer of MySuperAgent.io within the Morpheus Network Ecosystem. Episode Links:https://mysuperagent.io//brainpower Morpheus builder subnet dashboardWeek in Morpheus (“WiM”) Newsletter Learn more at MOR.org. 2025-03-1035 minbrainpowerEpisode 7 – Ryan Condron, Decentralized Compute Routing, Lumerin Protocol <> MorpheusIn episode 7, Bowen chats with Ryan Condron, CEO of Titan Mining and Creator of the Lumerin Protocol (lumerin.io). Episode Links:lumerin.io/brainpower Morpheus builder subnet dashboardWeek in Morpheus (“WiM”) Newsletter Learn more at MOR.org. 2025-02-251h 24brainpowerEpisode 6 – Morpheus Builder Subnet Spotlight I (coincap)In episode 6, Bowen catches up with Kent & Justin from coincap (pro.coincap.io) to discuss their Morpheus Builder Subnet, which is currently the second most staked to subnet in the Morpheus Ecosystem. Episode Links:coincap.io/brainpower Morpheus builder subnet dashboardWeek in Morpheus (“WiM”) Newsletter Learn more at MOR.org. 2025-02-1332 minbrainpowerEpisode 5 – Morpheus News, Brainpower Subnet, Venice (VVV) Spaces Recap, Other DeAI Updates (Akash & Bittensor)In episode 5, Bowen discusses the latest within the Morpheus ecosystem highlighting the new community feedback dashboard as well as the builder subnet dashboard that continues to grow rapidly. We also dive into the recent X spaces hosted by Venice.AI, where they addressed the VVV airdrop further and answered questions directly from the community. Additionally, we cover some very recent developments across the DeAI landscape, specifically pertaining to Akash & Bittensor. Finally, we wrap up with a special announcement regarding the /brainpower builder subnet within the Morpheus builder dashboard.Episode Links:Morpheus community feedback page...2025-02-0720 minbrainpowerEpisode 4 – David Johnston: Bitcoin Early Days, DeepSeek Impact, Venice Airdrop, And The Future Of Decentralized AIIn episode 4, David Johnston joins the show for the first video episode of /brainpower! We discussed the early days of crypto, the implications of the DeepSeek news on AI models looking forward, Venice.AI airdrop, the future of decentralized AI, and more! Learn more at MOR.org. Additionally, go to the “builders” tab and stake MOR to the /brainpower subnet.2025-01-3150 minbrainpowerEpisode 3 - AI Brainpower Will Surpass Humanity’s Brainpower This YearIn episode 3, Bowen does another voiceover, this time covering David Johnston's recent article, "In 2025 AI Brainpower Will Surpass Humanity’s Brainpower." This piece defines brainpower ("BP") as a unit of measure and highlights how cumulative AI intelligence will surpass that of cumulative living human intelligence in 2025.Learn more at MOR.org.2025-01-2413 minbrainpowerEpisode 2 - Why Morpheus Matters In 2025In this episode, Bowen does a voiceover reading of David Johnston's enlightening article, "Why Morpheus Matters in 2025," revealing how Morpheus acts as a pivotal router for AI subnet resources and a theoretically infinite marketplace for smart agents. Ultimately, Morpheus empowers the rise of personal superintelligence by providing the essential building blocks—capital, code, and compute. 2025-01-1612 minbrainpowerEpisode 1 - I Took The DeAI Red Pill (My Journey To Morpheus)Episode 1 of Brainpower hosted by Bowen Belmer. This episode covers my journey into the DeAI & crypto spaces so far, as well as a high-level overview of Morpheus and what to expect from the show in the future. www.Mor.org@BowenBelmer2025-01-0927 min
Opportunity CostRandy Lee | Opportunity Cost Podcast #18Randy Lee is an Actor, Author, and Real Estate Agent. When Randy Lee was a boy growing up in the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI, he dreamed of becoming many things. Like being a pilot, an NBA player and a firefighter. After he realized he didn't like roller coasters, being a pilot seemed like a bad choice. After he didn't grow to be more than 6 feet tall, he realized he couldn't play in the NBA. After graduating from technical school with a firefighting degree, he tried it and decided firefighting didn't fulfill his creative ambitions. In 2007 h...2024-06-181h 07
Opportunity CostHeroDW | Opportunity Cost Podcast #17HeroDW has taken social media by storm over the past few years. You may have come to know him as the real-life Miles Morales. To date, HeroDW’s content and online persona showcase him as a “real-life superhero” in the physical sense. Through this interview, I hope you find, as I have, that he fits this mold to his core based on who he is as a person as well.EPISODE LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herodw_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@herodw?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@herodw/SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instag...2023-09-0551 min
Opportunity CostThe Astronomers | Opportunity Cost Podcast #16The Astronomers are the band you can’t help but root for. Led by frontman Michael Stensland and producer Ben Baker, the duo boasts a dynamic and energy-filled performance that blends pop, rock, and electronic elements, resulting in a sound that’s uniquely their own. Formed in 2019 and proudly independent the duo write, produce, mix, and master tracks from their home studio in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Their music gained momentum in 2020 with the release of single “Overthinking,” which received support from top 40 radio station; 101.1 WIXX, hitting #1 on Christmas Eve of 2020. Subsequent singles “Bad Type” and “Hotel Rooms” also received full rotation status, with “Ho...2023-07-0555 min
Opportunity CostBrock Mogensen: Syndicated Investing — Your Knowledge Is Your Wealth | Opportunity Cost Podcast #15Brock Mogensen is a commercial real estate investor/syndicator with Smart Asset Capital and hosts the Winning Wealth Podcast.EPISODE LINKS: Instagram (Brock Mogensen): https://www.instagram.com/brockmogensen/?hl=enWinning Wealth Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WinningWealth1Web (Smart Asset Capital): https://www.smartassetcapital.com/ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-06-1955 min
Opportunity CostTy Ash: Analytical Approach To Business & Markets, Reality TV, Crypto | Opportunity Cost Podcast #14Ty Ash is a realtor with Houseworks Collective, a real estate investor, a talented rugby player, and an aspiring contestant on Survivor.EPISODE LINKS: Instagram (Ty Ash): https://www.instagram.com/tyash31/Instagram (Houseworks Collective): https://www.instagram.com/houseworkscollective/Web: https://www.houseworksre.com/ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-06-0759 min
Opportunity CostCasey Jones: Business Leader Or Artist…Why Not Both? | Opportunity Cost Podcast #13Casey Jones is the Founder of Shutter Zone Media. EPISODE LINKS: Instagram (Casey Jones): https://www.instagram.com/caseyjonesmke/?hl=enInstagram (Shutter Zone Media): https://www.instagram.com/shutterzonemedia/?hl=enWeb: https://www.shutterzonemedia.com/ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-05-311h 11
Opportunity CostJason Cousineau: Print Media, Local Branding, And Internet Personas | Opportunity Cost Podcast #12Jason Cousineau is the owner and publisher of Real Producers Magazine as well as an experienced commercial real estate investor.EPISODE LINKS: Instagram (Jason): https://www.instagram.com/jasonc_cre/Instagram (Real Producers): https://www.instagram.com/milwaukeerp/Web: https://www.realproducersmag.com/locations/milwaukee-real-producers-40d3/?fbclid=IwAR3geHPeppu8RD8SqJG9RAdc55Kq1MrgDZutq_JtXrU4yFc6700qK-GA_F0 SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-05-191h 00
Opportunity CostAndrea Weisman: Miss America Pageants & The Power Of Loving Yourself | Opportunity Cost Podcast #11Andrea Weisman is the head of Rainy Day Real Estate and a current competitor for the title of Mrs. Wisconsin America.EPISODE LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaweism...Web: https://www.rainydaywi.com/ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-04-1448 min
Opportunity CostJay Jay: Building A Personal Brand & Leveraging Social Media For Business | Opportunity Cost #10EPISODE LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayjaylive/Web: https://aceofspadesagency.com/forbes SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-04-0858 min
Opportunity CostDJ BG Good: Becoming A Night Club Rock Star & Music Industry Entrepreneurship | Opportunity Cost #9Bryan Gorelik (AKA “DJ BG Good”) is the number one DJ in the city of Milwaukee. EPISODE LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbggood/SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-04-011h 03
Opportunity CostNate Angles: Real Estate, Building A Client Base, Exponential Growth | Opportunity Cost #8Nate Angles is the head of Angles Realty, a subsidiary of Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Nate was recently a recipient of the Real Producers “40 Under 40” award.EPISODE LINKS: Web: https://www.waukeshadreamhome.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateangles/SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-03-2256 min
Opportunity CostAlex Martinez: Digital Marketing, Becoming An Influencer, Car Enthusiast Space | Opportunity Cost #7Alex Martini is the founder of MetaMartini, a digital marketing consulting business. In addition to MetaMartini, Alex is a highly followed content creator and influencer in the car enthusiast/automobile space.EPISODE LINKS: Web: https://www.metamartini.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.martin...YouTube Channel: @AlexMartini. TikTok: @ alex.martini__LinkTree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/alexmartiniSUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: @BowenBelmer2023-03-181h 03
The Intentional PodcastToday's Intention: Investing with Bo BelmerAll it takes is a dollar! We've invited financial expert Bowen (Bo) Belmer to the podcast to share his insights and expertise on all things investing. Bo is a Loan Officer & Market Research Specialist at Summit Financial, LLC and is the Founder of Uncharted Inc., and we can't wait for you to hear about his collegiate experience at Cornell University, years of grinding it out on Wall Street, and unique ways to be savvy about your investments. And, you heard it here first, that you are NOT a loser. Connect with Bo on the following platforms:
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Opportunity CostAaron & Kelsi Sykes: Defying Industry Stereotypes In Early Childhood Education | Opportunity Cost #6Husband-and-wife duo Aaron & Kelsi Sykes are entrepreneurs in the early childhood education space via their business, Little Woodland Pre-School.EPISODE LINKS: Web: https://www.littlewoodlandpreschool.com/SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bowenbelmer2023-02-1048 min
Opportunity CostAustin Kreinz: The Entrepreneurial Leap & eCommerce Logistics | Opportunity Cost #5Austin Kreinz is the Founder & CEO of Atomix Logistics --- an eCommerce fulfillment partner that provides scalable, custom-built operations with modern technology.EPISODE LINKS: Web: https://www.atomixlogistics.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atomix-logistics/SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bowenbelmer2023-01-1653 min
Opportunity CostJosh Rohde: Radical Career Pivots, Beating Self-Imposed Limitations, Finance| Opportunity Cost #4Josh Rohde is a financial advisor who previously played professional soccer and also coached at the collegiate level. Josh transformed his career through the power of radical self-belief and unwavering commitment to the financial well-being of his clients.EPISODE LINKS: Josh Rohde Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/young_brohdius/?hl=enSUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bowenbelmerThe Homepage Newsletter: https://homepage.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bowenbelmer2022-12-181h 04
Opportunity CostThe Chin People: Escaping Tyranny, Seeking Asylum, Building Community | Opportunity Cost #3The Chin are a Southeast Asian people native to Chin State and its neighboring states of Myanmar. According to the British state media BBC News, "The Chin people... are one of the most persecuted minority groups in Burma." We were joined by Lian & Van for this episode who are both Chin Community leaders in Milwaukee. If you would like to connect with and support the Chin Community in Milwaukee please reach out to Lian at (414)-306-4767 or Blesslian1@gmail.com for more information including the EIN number for their charity. SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter...2022-12-051h 00
Opportunity CostAlexis Hirsig: Real Estate, Brand Building, Social Media Presence | Opportunity Cost #2Alexis Hirsig is a highly successful realtor in Milwaukee and the Founder / Team Leader of the Powerhouse Collective, supported by EXP Realty. Alexis has burst onto the scene in Milwaukee at a relatively young age through the successful leveraging of her social media presence. EPISODE LINKS: Alexis Hirsig’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milwaukeerealtoralexis/The Powerhouse Collective: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEcbuOJMdE/T48COtuEVUzgfdzvZLanfw/view?website#2 SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bowenbelmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowenBelmer YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07PCzzznq9ULPuG9Kwpv7g2022-11-171h 38
Opportunity CostWho Is Bowen Belmer? | Suzanne Powers Hosts | Opportunity Cost Podcast #1Welcome to Opportunity Cost. In this episode, you are introduced to host Bowen “Bo” Belmer as well as his captivating journey from growing up in Wisconsin, transitioning from junior college to an Ivy League university, battling complicated health challenges while navigating NCAA D1 athletics, and his “full circle” journey from working on Wall Street to becoming a real estate financing entrepreneur back home in Wisconsin! Suzanne Powers joins the inaugural episode as the honorary host to interview Bo and unpack his life journey so far. Suzanne is the founder and CEO of Suzanne Powers Realty Group, Wisconsin’s #1 boutique broker. Suzanne’s...2022-11-151h 00