Bittensor’s Mainnet Upgrade: Subnet Registrations Will Now Burn TAO
Bittensor has rolled out a major change to how new subnets are created. With the latest mainnet upgrade, registering a subnet now requires burning TAO — not locking it like before. The update, announced on October 7, 2025, aims to make subnet creation more meaningful by tying it to real economic commitment. Every new registration…