TAO News
Chutes Unlocks Affordable, Collaborative AI Deployment
Chutes has implemented a significant update to its cost and deployment framework, reshaping how developers interact with the platform. The changes introduce clearer billing rules, a new one-time deployment fee, and private-by-default chutes that can be shared with collaborators. The goal is to align infrastructure costs with real usage while reducing inefficiencies, providing developers and…
Bittensor Rolls Out Major Mainnet Upgrade
Bittensor’s mainnet has rolled out a new upgrade, reshaping how incentives, rewards, and security operate across the network. The changes affect validators, miners, and subnet owners, with an eye toward long-term sustainability. Key ecosystem upgrades include: 1. Child Hotkey Incentives The child hotkey system was originally introduced as a security feature. Over time, it has…
Zeus AI Secures DSV Fund’s $100K to Push Boundaries on Bittensor
Zeus AI, built on Bittensor’s Subnet 18, is reshaping the world of weather forecasting through decentralization. Instead of relying on centralized models, Zeus turns forecasting into a global competition, where hundreds of miners submit predictions and are rewarded based on accuracy. The results are already impressive. Zeus’ forecasts have demonstrated 30–40% higher accuracy for temperature…
Dippy Flips Character.AI to Become the World’s #1 AI Friend App
Dippy AI, an AI companion platform built on Bittensor’s decentralized network, has claimed the lead in user engagement time among popular AI friend apps, according to SimilarWeb. The announcement highlights growing traction for AI-driven social tools and underscores Bittensor’s role in powering innovative crypto-integrated applications. In a post on X, Dippy AI shared a graphic…
Rizzy AI Unveils Agents V2, Turning User Intents into Deployable Workflows
Rizzy AI has emerged as a platform that turns human intent into autonomous digital agents, often described as drones operating directly across X (formerly Twitter). These agents are designed to track conversations, generate replies, and engage communities in real time—scaling both visibility and influence. With the launch of Rizzy Agent V2, the platform takes a…
Yikes!! TAO and Yuma Group Featured on Forbes
Forbes has featured Bittensor ($TAO) and Yuma Group in an article comparing centralized vs. decentralized AI. A survey by DCG and The Harris Poll found that 75% of Americans believe decentralized AI will drive more innovation than Big Tech’s centralized models. Launched in 2019, Bittensor crowdsources compute, data, and AI models through subnets, rewarding contributors…
BitAgent (SN20) Achieves State-of-the-Art (SOTA) on Berkeley Function Calling Leaderboard (BFCL)
In a boost for decentralized AI projects, BitAgent (Bittensor subnet 20) has grabbed the number one spot on a key industry ranking for how well small AI systems can handle real-world tasks. The Berkeley Function Calling Leaderboard (BFCL), run by researchers at UC Berkeley, tests AI models on their ability to accurately “call functions,” which…
Taonado Cash Launches First Privacy Pool for Bittensor’s $TAO Token
In a move that underscores the growing emphasis on privacy within decentralized AI networks, Taonado Cash has officially launched its first privacy pool for the $TAO token on Bittensor’s EVM. The non-custodial mixer, which draws inspiration from the controversial Tornado Cash protocol, allows users to deposit and withdraw funds anonymously, potentially marking a significant milestone…
Bittensor.ai Positions as the App Store for Decentralized AI
Bittensor.ai announced a rebrand, positioning itself as “The App Store of Decentralized AI.” Their announcement post explains that this isn’t just a cosmetic change but a philosophical shift to make Bittensor’s ecosystem more accessible and visible. Key highlights include: The post emphasizes orientation over hype, the relevance of the “.ai” domain for discoverability, serving as…