Team Rizzo, a top validator in Bittensor, has merged with crypto investment firm DNA Fund to co-lead its Compute and AI Division, according to an announcement from Rizzo founder Frank Rizzo.
The merger combines Team Rizzo’s expertise in Bittensor validation, mining and subnet innovation with DNA Fund’s global network and resources. Rizzo highlighted the move as a catalyst for attracting new talent, investments, and attention to Bittensor’s decentralized AI framework. “Rizzo’s solid ecosystem roots plus DNA’s global reach will draw in fresh eyes, top talent, and serious investment into Bittensor,” he stated in the post.
DNA Fund, founded by early Bitcoin adopters Brock Pierce and Scott Walker—who also co-created Tether (USDT) and were involved in the first ICO (Mastercoin)—has been deepening its involvement in Bittensor.
The firm previously committed approximately $50 million in compute resources to the ecosystem and views decentralized AI as a potential breakthrough sector.
CEO Chris Miglino has described DNA as “entrenched” in Bittensor, emphasizing its subnets for specialized AI incentives, per Cointelegraph.
Community reactions have been positive, with Bittensor enthusiasts calling the partnership a “strong $TAO signal” that enhances infrastructure and institutional appeal.
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