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*Inflation figures shown here reflect circulating (market) inflation and may differ from a coin’s projected, policy (planned) inflation.

What is Bittensor?

Bittensor is a decentralized, blockchain-based AI network that lets participants contribute compute power and data to train open AI models. Its native TAO token is earned by validators and miners who secure the network and facilitate AI tasks, creating an incentive-aligned ecosystem for developers, researchers, and users. With a focus on openness and collaboration, Bittensor aims to democratize AI development by monetizing contribution across the network.

Why does Bittensor have inflation?

Bittensor has inflation by design because the protocol mints new TAO tokens as block rewards to compensate participants who provide compute, storage, and validation services. This ongoing issuance helps bootstrap network growth, sustain participation, and secure the decentralized AI ecosystem.

How is Bittensor inflation calculated?

Bittensor inflation is calculated by comparing the circulating supply from one year ago to today’s supply. The percentage increase in supply over that period is the annual inflation rate. Learn more in our guide: What is cryptocurrency inflation?.

How is Bittensor emission calculated?

Bittensor emission refers to how new coins enter circulation, usually through mining or staking rewards. The emission rate depends on the project’s monetary policy and block reward schedule. Learn more in our guide: What is cryptocurrency emission?.

FAQ

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We strive to make the data as accurate as possible, but some blockchains have limitations on how precisely supply, inflation, and emission can be calculated. Moreover, the data on this website often has to be averaged and approximated, therefore the data can be a bit off sometimes.

Cryptocurrency emission and inflation aren’t inherently bad—they’re part of how many blockchains secure their networks and incentivize miners or validators. Moderate inflation can help distribute coins fairly and keep the network active, but excessive or poorly managed emission may dilute value and hurt long-term sustainability. You can learn more about how issuance affects price here.