Bittensor is a decentralized AI network where developers compete to produce the best AI model outputs in exchange for TAO rewards. These AI models serve a range of applications, including chatbots, deepfake detection, image generation, and more. The network is designed to democratize AI development, allowing open-source developers and researchers to monetize their innovations, thus broadening access to AI resources.

The network operates through subnets which are ranked by validators based on quality. By Staking $TAO to validators, you are contributing to the network and in return earn ‘interest’ on your $TAO

Everything You Need to Know:

**Important Links for getting Oriented with Bittensor and the $TAO Network.

-** https://taostats.io/ → a block explorer where you can view transactions, wallet activity and more on the bittensor network

• https://discord.gg/AxnZMuvc → unofficial $TAO community discord. Great for collecting information and learning more about innovation on $TAO note: anytime you are using discord, be very cautious about clicking links, connecting wallet and dealing with online personalities.
• https://discord.gg/2NjjXaFy → the official bittensor discord server

What you Need:

1. A self custody Bittensor Wallet or Polkadot wallet.
   1. Talisman is a great option due to ledger integration as well as friendly UI. Link: h

Talisman Wallet - Chrome Web Store

If you are setting these up for the first time, make sure you write down your seed phrase(s) and keep it in a safe place. It is not recommended to keep this on your phone on computer. Write it down, store it away, and do not show anyone.

Once you set these up, transfer your $TAO to your Bittensor wallet.

Step 1:

• Go to the settings page of Talisman wallet and head to networks and tokens: chrome-extension://fijngjgcjhjmmpcmkeiomlglpeiijkld/dashboard.html#/settings/general

  

• Select ‘Manage Networks’

  

• Toggle to Polkadot and search for Bittensor to ensure that it is ACTIVATED