Talent incubation
Supporting teams launching their own subnets, providing access to infrastructure and technical mentorship.
Bittensor is a decentralized network where anyone can create, train, and access AI - rewarded in real time with the TAO token.
As Barry Silbert (DCG) describes it, Bittensor is the “World Wide Web of intelligence” - a global network where models, not just people, can connect, contribute, and earn freely.
Unlike centralized AI, Bittensor distributes daily rewards to miners, validators, and subnet builders based on real-world usefulness - not compute power alone. No VCs, no pre-mine, just a fair launch and Bitcoin-like tokenomics (21M cap, halving ~4 yrs).
At its core are subnets: independently operated AI modules solving real-world tasks - each with its own economy, all linked to TAO.
Dendrite Holdings is driven by a single conviction: decentralized AI will not scale on infrastructure alone- it requires long-term stewardship, technical excellence, and alignment with open systems. We are here not just to support Bittensor, but to shape its evolution as the foundational protocol for decentralized intelligence.
Our mission is to cultivate a resilient, efficient, and accessible ecosystem for decentralized AI. We pursue this through:
Dendrite Holdings is an integrated intelligence infrastructure company at the heart of the Bittensor ecosystem. We are not a mining collective. We are builders of resilient AI-native systems, curators of open networks, and architects of digital liquidity. Our vision is to cultivate a responsive ecosystem where decentralized AI can thrive - open, meritocratic, and accessible to everyone.
We have evolved from a small technical unit into a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, product builders, and strategic advisors. Our portfolio spans exchange infrastructure, AI model deployment, knowledge tooling, and protocol-level subnet engagement, all united by a shared mission to scale the practical utility of decentralized intelligence.
At the core of our asset base is a unique combination of intellectual property and ecosystem infrastructure.
Internal frameworks for model training, validation, subnet monitoring, and emissions optimization. These tools support both our own operations and are selectively licensed to partner subnets.
Proprietary frameworks to analyze incentives, emissions, and reward structures across subnet landscapes - informing both internal capital allocation and advisory work.
Matured into one of our flagship clients, an independent exchange platform that plays a vital role in the Bittensor ecosystem. Designed as a fiat-to-crypto gateway, SimplyTao provides seamless access to TAO and subnet tokens, reducing friction for both retail and institutional users. It leverages our infrastructure and technical advisory while advancing its own product roadmap. Beyond enabling liquidity, SimplyTao supports ecosystem health by onboarding new participants, simplifying subnet token interactions, and serving as a regulatory-aware entry point for capital flows. It stands as a clear example of Dendrite’s approach to cultivating scalable, ecosystem-aligned applications.
While TAO accumulation is a byproduct of our work, our long-term focus lies in the development of a robust and self-sustaining network of decentralized intelligence. Our contributions span:
Supporting teams launching their own subnets, providing access to infrastructure and technical mentorship.
Actively participating in diverse subnets that serve real-world use cases- from real-time communication to model scoring and coordination.
Building fail-safe systems for miner-subnet interactions, protocol upgrades, and reward reconciliation.
Dendrite’s long-term edge is underpinned by a growing portfolio of proprietary systems, collectively forming a robust and adaptable IP asset.
Internal algorithms that score subnets based on model performance, emission mechanics, and governance dynamics. These frameworks power our capital allocation strategies and are selectively licensed to trusted subnet teams.
A real-time observability layer designed for subnet operators, enabling actionable insights into emissions, miner behavior, and incentive leakage.
Liquidity-efficient routing infrastructure supporting TAO and subnet tokens. It bridges fiat and crypto rails with seamless UX and security-aware architecture.
Launched as the first live implementation of decentralized inference for real-time multilingual translation. While BitTranslate served as a proof of concept for language-focused subnets and reward calibration experiments, the project is no longer actively maintained. We view it as a valuable stepping stone in our subnet development journey, helping us test incentive mechanics, feedback loops, and operational reliability at scale.
Mining in Bittensor isn’t about securing blocks - it’s about contributing intelligence. The more useful your model, the more you earn.
We build digital products on the Bittensor network, such as SimplyTao - a lightweight exchange designed for seamless buying, selling, and discovering subnet tokens.
We don’t just build on Bittensor - we help others do it faster. From subnet strategy to tokenomics and infrastructure, Dendrite offers hands-on support to teams scaling decentralized AI.
Portfolio management means more than holding tokens - we actively allocate, support, and grow projects that strengthen the Bittensor network and create long-term value for the ecosystem.
Over the next three years, we aim to become the largest and most efficient organization in Bittensor - measured by emissions generated per dollar spent and real-world impact.
We plan to keep a strategic TAO reserve to strengthen liquidity, governance, and long-term protocol health.
We envision a future in which builders and users can not only deploy and run models- but also access structured data, governance frameworks, and capital instruments aligned with a sustainable, open-source AI economy.
Become the most efficient organization in Bittensor by emissions generated per dollar spent - measured against real-world impact.
Maintain a reserve to reinforce network liquidity, governance participation, and long-term protocol health.
Enable not only model deployment, but access to structured data, governance frameworks, and capital instruments aligned with an open AI economy.