What is Bittensor?

A network that turns AI into a shared economy

Bittensor is a decentralized network designed to support the development of artificial intelligence in a new way. Instead of AI being owned and controlled by a few large companies, Bittensor allows anyone in the world to contribute computing power, data, or AI models and be rewarded for it.

You can think of Bittensor as an open network where AI models compete and improve, similar to how markets reward the most useful products. The network is powered by the digital asset TAO, which is used to reward participants and align incentives across the system.

Why Bittensor?

Bittensor stands out by combining artificial intelligence with an open, market-driven model:

AI beyond big tech: Instead of relying on a handful of corporations, Bittensor enables a global network of independent contributors to build and improve AI together.

Merit-based rewards: Participants earn rewards based on how valuable their AI contributions are, not on size or influence.

Growing demand for AI: As AI becomes more central to business, research, and everyday life, networks that support open AI development may become increasingly important.

Aligned incentives: The system is designed so that improving the quality of AI directly increases potential rewards.

TAO: The asset powering Bittensor

TAO is the native asset of the Bittensor network and plays a central role in how the ecosystem works. It is used to reward participants who provide valuable AI models, data, or computing resources.

Economic backbone: TAO connects incentives across the network by ensuring that those who contribute the most useful intelligence receive the greatest rewards.

Central role in the ecosystem: As more developers, researchers, and applications use Bittensor, TAO plays an increasingly central role in participation and reward distribution.

TAO is not just a technical component. It represents exposure to an AI-focused network where value is tied to real utility.

Bittensor’s vision

Bittensor aims to reshape how artificial intelligence is developed and owned by making it open, competitive, and globally accessible. By rewarding useful intelligence rather than centralized control, the network encourages broader participation and continuous improvement.

As interest in open and decentralized AI grows, Bittensor aims to serve as a foundational layer supporting this development.

Invest in Bittensor

Virtune Bittensor ETP is a physically-backed exchange-traded product (ETP) designed to offer investors a secure and cost-effective way to gain exposure to Bittensor (TAO). This is made possible through a transparent and physically-backed structure with institutional-level security.

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