Taoshi (SN8)

Tokenomics & Utility

Theta within Bittensor

Theta is Vanta’s subnet-specific alpha token. TAO is the native token of the wider Bittensor blockchain; the two have different jobs. Bittensor’s dynamic TAO system gives each subnet its own alpha token and a pool where TAO can be exchanged for it. Each alpha token has a protocol cap of 21 million units, with new tokens issued over time under Bittensor’s emission rules. (taoshi.io)

Bittensor’s standard subnet emission split assigns about 41% to miners, 41% to validators and their stakers, and 18% to the subnet owner. Within Vanta, miner scoring determines how its miner rewards are assigned. The network’s design also directs some unused miner rewards to a burn address. These are features of its incentive system, rather than a fixed reward for every token holder. (bittensor.com)

Theta also has a role inside the trading network. Taoshi’s collateral system lets miners lock tokens to gain access to simulated trading capacity. In that model, the amount deposited helps determine the size of the simulated account a miner can use. Taoshi’s token materials also describe ways that income from related products may be used to acquire Theta for ecosystem purposes. That links the token’s intended use to participation in Vanta, as well as to Bittensor’s wider staking system. (docs.taoshi.io)