Learn Bittensor
Bittensor can feel complicated when you first encounter it. Information is spread across technical documentation, podcasts, X, Discord and individual subnet communities, while much of the language assumes you already understand how the network works.
This section is designed to make that learning process much easier.
If you are completely new to Bittensor, start with the 20-minute guide below. After that, explore whichever part of the network interests you most.
New to Bittensor?
Understand Bittensor in 20 minutes
If you’re new to Bittensor, all the technical terminology can feel overwhelming at first. Don’t let that discourage you! This five-part guide covers the few ideas you need before exploring the network in more depth. I highly recommend newcomers to follow this guide step by step. It will only take about 20 minutes of your time, and by completing these 5 steps, you’ll understand the core idea behind Bittensor and are ready to continue learning.
Understand how Bittensor works
Now that you understand the core of Bittensor, you can continue your learning journey here! The following pages help you better understand what Bittensor is trying to become, why it is important, how it compares to other cryptoprojects like Bitcoin, and how can participate. You can simply follow the different steps. At the end of each page there is a button you can click on that redirects you to the following page.
Understand the Bigger Idea
The following pages help you understand the bigger philosophical and ethical ideas behind Bittensor. Especially interesting for Bitcoiners or people who already understand the value Bitcoin has brought to the world.
Where to Go Next
Once you understand the basic ideas behind Bittensor, the best way to learn more is to explore the network itself.
Explore Subnets
See what people are actually building on Bittensor, from AI inference and compute to cybersecurity, forecasting and storage.
Read Articles & Research
Explore deeper analysis, ideas and questions about where Bittensor may be heading.
Listen to the Podcast
Longer conversations and explanations about Bittensor, individual subnets and the wider ecosystem.
Browse the Glossary
Quick explanations of Bittensor terms whenever you come across something unfamiliar.