Bittensor Guru S2E10 - Subnets 3 Templar & 39 Basilica w/ Sam
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Jul 25, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of subnet ownership with insights on Templar and Basilica. Discover how specific numbers influence perceptions and the value of teamwork in decentralized AI. Explore unique monetization strategies and the ethical considerations of fostering a collaborative ecosystem. Reflect on personal growth amidst industry competition and the innovative spirit of emerging subnets that challenge traditional tech narratives. Plus, rethink fundraising strategies in the crypto sector, prioritizing authenticity over conventional methods.
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Templar's Long-Term AI Vision
- Templar focuses on long-term foundational AI value rather than quick monetization strategies.
- This approach aims to raise BitTensor's global profile by building permissionless foundational models.
Build Permissionless Training
- Build permissionless training to allow anyone to join without needing permission.
- Embrace incentive design to handle bad actors, enabling convergence despite malicious participants.
Templar's Early Exploit Struggles
- Early Templar training runs faced severe exploits with loss metrics spiking to 1,000.
- Continuous fixes and deployments over months stabilized the protocol and miners.