what's Bittensor Subnet 3 (SN3)?

SN3 is a specialized subnet within the Bittensor network, a decentralized machine intelligence protocol built on blockchain. Bittensor enables competitive machine learning through subnets, where each focuses on distinct AI tasks like inference or generation. SN3, dubbed the "moonshot subnet," hosts advanced large language models, including 72 billion parameter architectures, providing decentralized compute for high-performance AI inference. Participants stake $TAO tokens on SN3 to delegate to miners (who run models) and validators (who score performance), earning emissions proportional to subnet success. This stake-based mechanism creates organic market valuation and incentivizes innovation, positioning SN3 as a hub for cutting-edge, scalable AI capabilities in a permissionless environment.

SN3 reached $20.5M market cap and $66.1K 24-hour trading volume on Dec 20, 2025.