# Bittensor

> Incentivizing intelligence

Bittensor creates decentralized AI markets where machine intelligence is valued by peer networks through stake-based consensus.

Bittensor operates decentralized AI commodity markets through specialized subnets where miners produce machine intelligence and validators evaluate quality using Yuma Consensus. The protocol rewards contributors with TAO tokens based on their computational value to the network. Bittensor enables permissionless AI development while maintaining democratic control over artificial intelligence resources.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2021-06-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/bittensor

## Products

- [Bittensor Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/bittensor): Substrate-based blockchain implementing Yuma Consensus for AI incentive mechanisms, enabling decentralized subnet coordination and TAO token emissions through stake-weighted validation of machine intelligence outputs. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [Bittensor Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/bittensor): Browser extension wallet implementing SS58 address format for TAO transfers, staking operations, and subnet participation with security-first design. (Wallet, Live)

## Assets

- [Bittensor (TAO)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/bittensor): TAO is the native token of the Bittensor network. It is used for staking, paying network fees, and governing the protocol, as well as for subnet deployment and accessing machine learning services. The network operates decentralized AI markets where miners produce machine intelligence and validators evaluate quality through Yuma Consensus, with the total supply capped at 21 million tokens. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://bittensor.com)
- [Documentation](https://docs.bittensor.com)
- [Whitepaper](https://bittensor.com/whitepaper)
- [Blog](https://blog.bittensor.com)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/opentensor)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/opentensor)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/bittensor)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/bittensor)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/taobittensor)

## Relationships

- [Opentensor Foundation](https://thegrid.id/profiles/opentensor_foundation): Parent organization
- [SimplyTao](https://thegrid.id/profiles/simplytao_ai): Subsidiary

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