# Manifold > A Decentralized Frontier AI Lab Manifold builds decentralized AI infrastructure by operating Bittensor Subnet 4 and developing AI applications. Manifold helps developers access high-performance AI models by operating Bittensor Subnet 4 and building decentralized applications. With it, you can run AI inference at scale, search with uncensored AI responses, and deploy robust communication protocols. Manifold Labs advances open AI through competitive validation mechanisms. - Type: Company - Sector: Developer Tooling - Status: Active - Founded: 2023-10-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/manifold ## Products - [Targon](https://thegrid.id/profiles/manifold): Targon implements distributed AI inference through competitive validation mechanisms on Bittensor Subnet 4, enabling high-speed model execution with cost optimization. The system utilizes deterministic verification protocols while maintaining quality assurance through miner performance evaluation. (Compute Network, Live, Main Product) - [Sybil](https://thegrid.id/profiles/manifold): Sybil implements decentralized search functionality using Bittensor Subnet 4's collective intelligence, providing uncensored query responses through distributed AI validation. The system leverages competitive model selection to deliver comprehensive search results. (AI Agent, Live) - [Epistula Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/manifold): Epistula Protocol implements signed messaging standards using ed25519 cryptographic keys, enabling secure communication between entities on Bittensor and compatible networks. The protocol provides temporal caching and DDOS protection through signature validation. (Messaging Protocol, Live) - [TAO.XYZ](https://thegrid.id/profiles/manifold): TAO.XYZ implements real-time analytics infrastructure for Bittensor network monitoring, providing subnet performance metrics and validator tracking. The system delivers live data visualization for network participants and stakeholders. (Data Terminal, Live) ## Assets - [Targon](https://thegrid.id/profiles/manifold): Targon is the alpha token of Bittensor Subnet 4, a decentralized AI inference marketplace operated by Manifold. It is acquired by staking TAO into the subnet and is used to earn a proportional share of subnet emissions generated from AI compute services. Alpha tokens like Targon enable holders to capture value from specific subnet performance, with returns tied directly to the revenue and activity of the underlying AI infrastructure. (Utility) ## Links - [Main](https://www.manifold.inc) - [Blog](https://www.manifold.inc/blog) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/manifoldlabs) - [GitHub](https://github.com/manifold-labs) - [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/manifold) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/manifoldlabs) ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. Model 1 - open data. 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