Bittensor's UR Subnet: A Decentralized Bandwidth Market for AI Agents
bittingthembits · x · 2026-08-24
Bittensor's SN25 subnet, UR, aims to transform encrypted internet access into an open market for AI agents and users.
Key Metrics & Status:
- 350K+ monthly active users and 100K+ network providers across 100+ countries.
- $0 Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), contrasting with competitors spending millions.
- Users pay with attention rather than direct subscriptions.
This model seeks to upgrade the traditional VPN industry into an infrastructure layer for AI agent communication.
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