tao5 is dedicated to strengthening the Bittensor ecosystem through thoughtful validation strategies that support subnet growth and maximize delegator returns. Our approach is designed to balance high APYs for delegators with fostering innovation in decentralized AI. 🧵.

1/ Today, we announce the launch of tao5 - a subnet incubator and network validator supporting the Bittensor ecosystem.

2/ Our team at @daofive has been involved in Bittensor since the very beginning. We look forward to deepening our commitment to the community by backing the most technically ambitious subnet founders.

3/ If you’re building a subnet on Bittensor and want our support, you can apply at or reach us at contact@tao5.com.

To support this evolution, we are introducing a 6% take — the lowest of any fee-charging validator in the ecosystem. This adjustment enables us to align operations with the high standards required for our incubation efforts, fostering innovation and supporting subnet owners.

Our validation strategy will include a transition to:. - Supporting qualified subnets with childkey delegation to run their own validators. - Collaborating with subnets to refine their incentive mechanisms, such as commit reveal 3 (CR3), to ensure the economic viability of full.

With these changes, tao5 aims to strengthen its role as a partner to both delegators and subnet owners. We appreciate your support as we work to contribute to the growth of Bittensor and demonstrate our commitment to decentralized AI innovation.

As part of our commitment to the network, we’re evolving validation practices to ensure subnets receive tailored support based on their unique needs. This includes moving toward strategies that align with incentivized growth and operational efficiency for the ecosystem.