Bittensor (via Opentensor Foundation – OTF) has partnered with HackQuest, a Web3 education platform, to launch “Build on Bittensor,” a global initiative aimed at onboarding contributors (such as developers and miners) into the Bittensor ecosystem through hands-on learning and subnet experimentation.
The program combines Bittensor’s decentralized subnet infrastructure with HackQuest’s education and community network, marking the first coordinated effort to scale developer and miner participation through both online and offline formats.
The initiative comes as decentralized AI networks gain increased attention, with Bittensor positioning itself as an open marketplace for machine intelligence powered by incentive-driven subnets.
From Education to Subnet Experimentation
The collaboration began with an in-person developer ideathon in Kolkata on December 27, part of a broader multi-city tour organized by HackQuest.
The event brought together participants from diverse domains (developers, university students, and technologists) to explore Bittensor’s subnet architecture, mining mechanics, and real-world use cases.
Participants worked directly with Bittensor’s infrastructure, focusing on subnet design and incentive mechanisms rather than abstract theory.
At this point, the goal was to move beyond introductory exposure and toward practical engagement with decentralized computing systems.
Global Online Subnet Ideathon
Building on the offline events, Bittensor and HackQuest launched the network’s first global online Subnet Ideathon, opening participation to developers and miners worldwide.
The online ideathon invites participants to design and prototype Bittensor subnets, with rewards tied to hands-on contribution. This was intended to lower barriers to subnet creation and encourage experimentation across areas such as:
a. Incentive mechanism design,
b. Miner and validator coordination, and
c. Subnet specialization and applied use cases.
The initiative reflects Bittensor’s broader approach of using market-based incentives to coordinate decentralized computation and model development.
Dedicated Learning Path for New Participants
As part of the partnership, HackQuest plans to introduce a Bittensor-specific Learning Path, a structured curriculum covering network fundamentals, subnet architecture, mining workflows, and onboarding processes.
The learning path would be designed to provide a clear progression for newcomers, helping participants move from education to experimentation and, ultimately, to active participation as miners or subnet builders.
HackQuest will also continue to support the initiative through university programs, workshops, hackathons, and co-learning communities, expanding Bittensor’s reach across regions and developer ecosystems.
A Long-Term Onboarding Strategy
Unlike one-off hackathons or promotional campaigns, “Build on Bittensor” is positioned as a long-term onboarding strategy. The initiative is aimed at creating a sustained pipeline that connects education, experimentation, and economic participation within the network.
Future phases are expected to continue through 2026, with additional Subnet Ideathons, workshops, and community-driven programs planned globally.
As decentralized computing networks seek broader adoption, the partnership highlights a growing focus on structured developer onboarding as a foundation for ecosystem growth.
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