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Bittensor, the decentralized AI network powered by the TAO token, is on the verge of its first halving. Approx date of 14 Dec.
Author: Sahil Thakur
Published On: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:08:24 GMT
8th December 2025 – Bittensor, the decentralized AI network powered by the TAO token, is on the verge of its first halving. As of December 8, 2025, nearly 10.4 million TAO tokens have been issued. Once that number reaches 10.5 million, daily emissions will drop from 7,200 to 3,600 TAO. This change could arrive anytime between December 10 and 14, depending on how fast tokens are minted.
Unlike Bitcoin’s block-based schedule, Bittensor’s halving is based purely on issued supply. This approach adapts to real-time network activity and incentives. It also brings the protocol closer to Bitcoin’s hard money narrative—with a 21 million cap, deflationary curve, and predictable supply compression.
The halving will reduce new TAO issuance by 50%. That means less inflation, tighter rewards, and more competition across the network. Miners (who train AI models), validators, and subnet owners will all receive fewer tokens each day.
Subnet Alpha tokens will also see reductions, falling from 14,400 to 10,800 daily. These Alpha tokens are key for subnet economics and governance. Scarcity could raise their market value but also challenge less efficient subnets.
Bittensor’s reward system is unique. It does not rely on brute-force mining. Instead, it uses the Yuma Consensus, which scores AI contributions. This merit-based design means that only the most useful subnets thrive post-halving.
The halving is automatic. It happens once total token issuance hits exactly 10.5 million. No blocks or timestamps define it. Based on live emission rates and recycling mechanics, this milestone will likely occur between December 12 and 14.
Why the uncertainty? Bittensor recycles tokens spent on miner registration and subnet fees. This slightly slows down net supply growth, causing minor variations in the exact date.
Halvings often trigger major supply shocks. If demand holds steady or grows, prices may rise. But the outcome depends on how miners, validators, and the wider ecosystem respond.
For contributors
Post-halving, many low-efficiency miners may exit. Compute costs remain high, but rewards fall. Only strong players will survive. Sell pressure also drops since miners will have fewer tokens to dump.
For validators and stakers
Rewards shrink. APY drops from ~18–20% to ~9–10%, based on estimates. But long-term holders may benefit from rising scarcity.
For subnets
High-performing subnets could see Alpha token surges. Weaker ones might deregister or fail to attract support. This shift favors early and popular subnets like Subnet 1.
For the network
Daily inflation drops from 0.04% to 0.02%. TAO becomes more scarce, mimicking Bitcoin’s value structure. Liquidity pools may thin, but this increases volatility and upside potential.
TAO has surged in the past months, rising 32% in October on halving hype. Analysts expect more moves ahead.
Grayscale has acknowledged the halving as a key milestone. Its research team also tracks Bittensor’s subnet growth, which now exceeds $3 billion in combined market cap (according to Taostats).
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Bittensor’s growth isn’t just about price. Its subnets function like startup incubators for decentralized AI. The largest include:
xTao, a Bittensor infrastructure company, went public in July 2025. The TSX Venture listing helped bring attention to enterprise adoption within the network.
Upgrades like TAO Flow (launched in November 2025) tie emissions more closely to real utility. EVM compatibility also opens the door to cross-chain AI activity, increasing the network’s potential reach.
Bittensor’s first halving is not just a technical milestone. It marks the protocol’s transition into a mature economic phase. Scarcity takes center stage. Survival depends on value creation, not speculation. TAO is no longer just an incentive token. It is evolving into a deflationary asset with real-world AI demand behind it.
Whether the price booms or dips next, the long-term trajectory is clear. The network is betting on decentralized intelligence, and the halving locks that bet into the protocol’s DNA.
Real voices. Real reactions.
Bittensor ($TAO) is about to enter a pivotal phase. The first-ever halving hits December 12, 2025, cutting daily emissions from 7,200 → 3,600 TAO. Scarcity is about to hit, though short-term volatility is expected. Institutional demand is real — $TAO is the largest holding https://t.co/9R8TTgNZqw
Remember when everyone was pumping $TAO recently and saying how it would explode after the December halving? I warned of a potential sell the news event, and it is looking more likely that is the case. The halving is just days away. The 3 day zone I highlighted has been lost, https://t.co/Qa2MF1cfuT
I am not expecting $TAO to move on the halving event Over time, increased scarcity will matter.. as it has for #Bitcoin every four years But.. I don't see it being an important catalyst to price in the short term That said.. it is a major moment in the #Bittensor journey Such https://t.co/i3rIcrG3V5
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