Essentials

This section is your starting point for understanding Bittensor, TAO, and the decentralized AI ecosystem — without needing a technical background.

The pages here are written for beginners. You don’t need to be a developer, an AI researcher, or a crypto expert. Step by step, we explain what Bittensor is, why it matters, and how the main parts of the ecosystem fit together — using simple language and clear metaphors instead of jargon.

If you want to go deeper into the technical or economic details later, you’ll find that in the Deeper Dive section. But here, the goal is simple: build a strong, intuitive understanding of the basics first.

➡️ Start with the first page below and work your way through The Essentials. This will give you the foundation you need to understand everything else on this site.