what's xTAO?
xTAO is a Bittensor-focused infrastructure company that connects the decentralized AI network of Bittensor with traditional finance markets. Listed on Canada's TSX Venture Exchange, it operates validators on the Bittensor network, stakes TAO tokens to support the protocol, and develops real-world products leveraging Bittensor's open-source AI infrastructure. Founded by crypto entrepreneur Karia Samaroo, xTAO positions itself as a bridge for institutional adoption of decentralized AI, earning yield through network participation while building scalable applications on top of Bittensor's subnet architecture.
xTAO reports a 7.2% validator yield.
Reports a 7.2% validator yield.
As of November 25, 2025, xTAO holds 59,962 TAO tokens, becoming the world's largest publicly traded holder of Bittensor Network's native token.
Project Rubicon launches as liquid staking infrastructure for the Bittensor ecosystem on Base chain with Chainlink integration, enabling cross-chain staking for subnet Alpha tokens with 17 initial subnet integrations and planned $xTAO support.
BitGo selected as institutional custodian for $TAO treasury, bringing enterprise-grade security to support the Bittensor AI ecosystem role.
Secures $22.8M in recent funding round.