Contributor: LadyofTAO
When Raleigh, one of the earliest and most trusted creators in the Bittensor ecosystem, lost over $80,000 worth of $TAO to a phishing scam, the community didn’t hesitate. It responded with heart—and action.
Known for his educational content and deep dives into the Bittensor network and Taoshi subnet, Raleigh revealed on X that his wallet had been drained by a phishing link disguised as a conference invite. The loss was devastating. But what happened next was a defining moment for the TAO ecosystem.
The fundraising effort was spearheaded by Bitcast (Subnet 93), a project focused on building a decentralized creator economy within Bittensor. Within hours, a donation wallet was created, and the response was overwhelming.
@const_reborn (Jake), a prominent Bittensor builder, stepped up first—personally donating 2,000 $TAO. That single act of generosity set the tone. Contributions quickly followed, and in just two days, the total reached over 2,200 $TAO—valued at more than $740,000.
“This is fucking amazing. Well done Jake and OTF,” wrote Gustavo Aroso, reflecting the gratitude and energy that swept across the community.
Tom B., CEO of Bitcast, called the moment a powerful reminder of the values that underpin the Bittensor network. “$TAO isn’t just building world-changing tech,” he said. “It’s building one of the strongest communities too.”
Other voices across the ecosystem echoed the sentiment. From developers to content creators, the message was clear: the human layer behind decentralized AI is what truly sets Bittensor apart.In a space often defined by code, innovation, and competition, this story stood out for a different reason. It was a reminder that decentralization isn’t just about distributing infrastructure—it’s about distributing care, too.
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