On the precipice of this next transformation of the internet, DeepSeek’s release created a watershed moment for open source. It has also resurfaced the drawbacks of OSS, namely coordination challenges and a lack of clear business model. This is precisely where token-based market structures like Bittensor's emerge as a compelling solution. Token rew... See more

The widespread perception of open source is that it’s community work. Looking back at the first heyday of open source in the 90s, you picture these loosely organized, squabbling, collaborative efforts between a closely-knit group of nerds. Some special technology, notably Linux, emerged from that era as evidence that self-motivated teams of volunte... See more