Note: Here’s an article form of DreadBongo’s tweet.
In an ecosystem as fast-moving and experimental as Bittensor, trust and attention are two of the most valuable currencies. Yet many subnets still operate behind closed doors, sharing little about their progress, challenges, or the humans behind the work.
In this article, DreadBongo laid out a straightforward blueprint for how every subnet can strengthen community confidence, attract more contributors, and ultimately build a more resilient presence in the network.
Below is a structured breakdown of his suggestions — simple actions that any subnet can start implementing immediately.
Host Regular Open Discussions
Every subnet, regardless of size or maturity, can benefit from recurring public conversations. Whether weekly or bi-weekly, these sessions create a rhythm the community can follow. They signal consistency, transparency, and forward motion.
These updates can take many forms:
- Team discussions on Discord
- A structured presentation
- A simple camera update from the subnet lead
The format matters less than the visibility. What matters is showing that the team is building, thinking, and progressing.
Reuse Long Conversations as Short-Form Content
Long updates are valuable, but not everyone has an hour to sit through discussions. Modern editing tools make it trivial to clip long videos into short, punchy highlights that can be shared across social platforms.
These bite-sized updates reach a wider audience, help subnets stay visible, and ensure key milestones don’t get buried under long recordings.
Share Wins — Big or Small
Progress, even when incremental, is part of the story people want to follow. Subnets should share breakthroughs as they happen, whether it’s improved performance, new features, or internal milestones.
These updates show momentum. They help the community understand how the subnet is evolving in real time.
Humanize the Subnet
People connect not only to products, but to the teams behind them. Showing faces, workspaces, or even informal team interactions helps create a sense of familiarity and loyalty.
This doesn’t require anyone to dox themselves if they prefer privacy. Subnets can still showcase behind-the-scenes activity, office setups, workflows, or anything that conveys the human effort behind the technology.
Be Consistent
One-off updates won’t build followership. Consistency builds momentum, and momentum builds belief. Regular communication helps ensure that the community stays engaged, informed, and invested in the subnet’s mission.
If a subnet wants long-term support, it must keep the conversation alive.
The Core Message: Tell the Story of Your Subnet
At the heart of DreadBongo’s message is a simple truth: People only care when they understand what you’re building and why it matters.
Subnets need to tell their story clearly — the mission, the vision, and the people behind it. In Bittensor, where the community directly influences funding and support, communication is not optional.
It is a strategic advantage.
Every subnet can implement these steps today. No budget required. No excuses needed. Just a commitment to openness, consistency, and connection.
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