Bittensor (TAO)

Validators

Mainnet

Name	Address
Kiln Validator	5HpmskNwfgBSqsiJ8GoYazEXNP89eppotYZqfnRnE87kxaWG

Overview

Metric	Value
Stake activation time	~1h
Stake lock-up time	None
Auto-compounding	Yes
Rewards frequency	Daily
Self-bond	No
Min stake amount	2 TAO
Max stake amount	None
Slashing	None
Relationship between validator stake balance and rewards	Linear. The more stake balance there is on the validator, the more rewards it will earn.

Staking Workflow

How to stake via a UI?	View available options below.
Can I keep staking/unstaking from/to the same wallet?	Yes, you can add additional TAO to an existing stake.
Can I select how much of my wallet balance I want to stake?	Yes.
Can I unstake part of the staked balance?	Yes.
When can I withdraw my staked TAO?	You can exit TAO staking at any moment and redeem your TAO without any lock-up time.

Kiln & Mentat Minds

We are partnering with Mentat Minds to offer staking on Bittensor.

Mentat Minds is a non-custodial TAO delegation platform optimising Bittensor staking by allocating users' TAO across the highest-performing validators in each subnet to maximise TAO staking returns.

Mentat Minds reallocates delegated TAO to the best-performing subnets every day using the Optimized Root staking strategy.

How to stake

Stake from a Ledger device

Step 1: Set up your Ledger with Talisman for Bittensor

1. Install the Polkadot application on your Ledger device from Ledger Live.

2. Install the Talisman extension on your browser, and go to Settings > Manage Accounts > Connect.

   
3. Choose Polkadot > Bittensor network > Polkadot App

   
4. You should now have your new Bittensor address beginning with 5xxx ready to receive some TAO.

Step 2: Stake TAO on Kiln’s hotkey from Talisman

1. When opening the extension, find the stake button (⚡ icon) at the bottom.

   
2. Then, click on Stake in the TAO section, enter an amount, and click on Select a validator.

   
3. Select sort by: Validator Name , navigate to Kiln, and confirm the transaction.

   
4. And you’re all set, your TAO will be staked within 1 hour maximum.

Unstaking

1. Click on the three dots at the right of your position, and on Unstake.

2. A modal will open where you can enter the amount to unstake, and confirm the transaction.

   

There is no cooldown or slashing when unstaking TAO.