When Rizzo, DNA Fund, and Talisman unite to build the gateway to decentralized intelligence.
The Bittensor network is entering a new phase. Subnets are multiplying, integrations are accelerating, and new partnerships are reshaping the boundaries of the ecosystem. At the center of this transformation lies SN45 – Talisman AI, the result of a collaboration between Team Rizzo, Talisman, and DNA Fund.
The Subnet 45 – Talisman AI was born from a clear ambition: to create an intelligent wallet, capable of executing autonomous strategies and interacting seamlessly with the Bittensor network.
The expertise of Rizzo in subnet design and decentralized validation, combined with Talisman’s user experience and DNA Fund’s strategic vision, resulted in something truly unique:
A wallet experience powered by artificial intelligence.
This partnership rests on three complementary pillars:
Rizzo, for network logic and incentive mechanics,
DNA Fund, for capital, vision, and global expansion,
Talisman, for user experience and the gateway to mass adoption.
Together, they’re shaping the next era of DeFAI, Decentralized Finance powered by Artificial Intelligence.
The DNA Fund Team: Pioneers of Decentralization
Behind DNA Fund stand three major figures of Web3: Brock Pierce, Scott Walker, and Chris Miglino, builders whose work has helped define the digital asset era.
Brock Pierce
An entrepreneur, philanthropist, and impact investor, Pierce has been behind some of the most influential blockchain organizations. As President of the Bitcoin Foundation, he promotes a vision of a sovereign, open, and sustainable digital economy.
Scott Walker
A serial entrepreneur and early crypto investor, Walker recognized the transformative potential of Bitcoin and Ethereum back in 2012. Now considered one of the most experienced and successful digital asset investors, he represents analytical discipline and long-term conviction.
Chris Miglino
As CEO and co-founder of DNA Fund, Miglino has led the firm through a major strategic shift, from early investments in Ethereum and Tether to a $50 million bet on decentralized artificial intelligence. Under his direction, DNA launched DNA DealDesk, a tokenized investment platform designed for strategic, early-stage investors.
In a May 2025 interview, Miglino summarized DNA’s philosophy:
“We believe in decentralized AI ,open, transparent, and built by entrepreneurs who share our vision of freedom.”
Connecting the Dots: Talisman, DNA Fund, and Bittensor
What makes this alliance so compelling is its coherence. Talisman, DNA Fund, and Rizzo didn’t simply collaborate, they aligned around one shared conviction: the immense potential of Bittensor.
Bittensor isn’t a typical blockchain. It’s an incentivized neural economy, a global marketplace that rewards information value rather than speculation. There are now 128 active subnets, and that number continues to grow.
To make this ecosystem accessible, a simple and elegant interface was needed: Talisman. The wallet has become the reference gateway to$TAOand dTAO, offering an integrated experience, staking, Alpha token management, real-time charts, fiat on/off ramps, all within a unified design.
With the launch of Subnet 45 – Talisman AI, Team Rizzo added the missing piece: an embedded AI layer inside the wallet. Talisman evolves from a management tool to an autonomous agent, capable of analyzing, optimizing, and executing directly within the interface.
This synergy between strategic vision, patient capital, and technical innovation represents the next generation of Web3. And for a simple reason: each participant is a pioneer in their domain.
When visionary minds meet, they don’t just build products, they redefine paradigms.
A Complete Ecosystem: Talisman, $SEEK, and the SN45 Alpha
Talisman is more than just a multi-chain wallet. It’s a unified DeFAI platform supporting over 900 blockchains, offering integrated staking, DeFi portfolio tracking, local privacy, and an interface designed for true simplicity.
Its message is clear:
Why use ten wallets when one can do it all?
The project now relies on two complementary tokens:
$SEEK, the community and governance token of the Talisman ecosystem,
the SN45 Alpha, the incentive token native to the Talisman AI subnet on Bittensor.
Each plays a specific role: $SEEK powers participation and governance, while the Alpha token reflects value and network performance. Together, they embody the convergence of community, intelligence, and decentralized finance.
The $SEEKquest program is now in its final sprint, the last few weeks before the snapshot. This is the final chance for Seekers to lock in their position before the token generation event.
Connecting all these dots took hours of research, cross-checks, and deep analysis. But what emerged is nothing short of remarkable: a machine built quietly, with precision and purpose, by those who understand that revolutions rarely begin in the spotlight.
Talisman, DNA Fund, and Rizzo are not just partners, they are architects of a shared vision. Each brings a vital component:
DNA, the structure and strategic capital,
Rizzo, the protocol and technical expertise,
Talisman, the interface and experience.
As a daily Talisman user and long-time Bittensor believer, I can say this without hesitation: I dreamed of a wallet for Bittensor that would rival Phantom on Solana, and now, that dream has become reality.
▫️Discover the Talisman x Bittensor user guide in this article, and note that the mobile version is coming soon.
Talisman is that wallet. And with Subnet 45, it becomes the first AI-powered wallet designed for a decentralized intelligence network.
The DNA Fund’s subtle yet pivotal role has ensured this machine was built on solid foundations.
What you’re witnessing is the beginning of a success story.And history will remember that visionaries always prevail , because they see what others cannot.
Listen to this article 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. […]
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