TAO.app Rolls Out Tool to Monitor Subnet Dereg Risk

As of September 18, 2025, the Bittensor ecosystem is gearing up for a significant transformation with the impending launch of its “hunger game” update, set to take effect on September 23, 2025.

This update introduces a ruthless mechanism where underperforming subnets face deregistration based on their Exponential Moving Average (EMA) scores. The move is designed to foster a highly competitive environment, ensuring only the most efficient and valuable subnets thrive.

The new tool, unveiled by TAO.app, provides a transparent leaderboard of the top five subnets at risk of deregistration. This leaderboard, accessible via the TAO.app platform, leverages real-time data to rank subnets by their EMA performance, a metric sensitive to recent price and activity changes.

The stakes are high: deregistration not only removes a subnet but also releases its locked TAO. Following the initial deregistrations, Bittensor plans to increase the total subnet limit by 20, offering relief to developers while maintaining pressure to innovate.

This update challenges the passive nature of traditional crypto investments, demanding active contribution from subnet owners and miners. For subnet owners, the strategy is clear: consistent performance are now critical to survival.

How to Check Subnets at Risk of Deregistration on TAO.app

Curious about which subnets are on the chopping block? Here’s how you can monitor the situation:

• Visit the TAO.app Website: Head to TAO.app Explorer, the dedicated page for tracking subnet performance.
• Click on the Dereg Button: Look for the “Dereg” button, which displays real-time rankings based on EMA scores and subnet age.

• Review the Leaderboard: Each entry includes the subnet ID, EMA score, registration date, and additional metrics to assess risk levels.

• Refresh Data: Use the “Refresh Data” option to ensure you’re viewing the latest updates, as the ecosystem evolves rapidly.
• Stay Informed: Follow @taoapp_on X for announcements and updates on deregistration schedules and ecosystem changes.

As Bittensor enters this new phase, the community watches closely. Will this competitive overhaul drive innovation, or will it weed out promising projects too soon? One thing is certain: the era of passive staking is over, and the race for relevance has just begun.