Introduction to Bittensor

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Bittensor is a decentralized network that leverages the contributions of validators to maintain its ecosystem. Validators play a critical role in upholding the network’s integrity and performance through a dual proof-of-stake and proof-of-work system known as the Yuma Consensus​​. [“]

Prerequisites for Becoming a Validator

• Ensure you have TAO tokens and a Bittensor wallet, as these are essential for participating in network validation​​. See Bittensor Official Documents

Installing and Running a Validator

Bittensor Official Installation Docs

1. Install the Validator Repository: Start by installing the validator repository from the OpenTensor Foundation​​.
2. Install Necessary Tools: Tools like Weights and Biases (wandb) and PM2 are vital for real-time performance analysis and process management​​.
3. Running Your Validator: Utilize the run.sh script and the neuron.py command to initiate your validator​​ or cd text-prompting/neurons/validators then

python3 validator.py --netuid 11 --subtensor.network test --wallet.name yourcoldwalletname --wallet.hotkey yourhotwalletname --logging.debug --logging.trace 

Change the netuid 11 to set the subnet number.(not sure changing this is good, different subnetworks require different models for training data.)

Change test to finney for main network.

Change yourcoldwalletname to the name of your cold wallet.

Change yourhotwalletname to the name of your hot wallet.

⚠️ Deprecated: Opentensor Validators

USE ✅: Opentensor Text-prompting

Update Bittensor to the latest version, use the following command in your terminal:

$cd Downloads
$cd bittensor
$ python3 -m pip install --upgrade bittensor

You can also install Bittensor from source by cloning the GitHub repository and then installing it with Python:

git clone https://github.com/opentensor/bittensor.git

python3 -m pip install -e bittensor/

Verify the installation with the ./btcli --help command or by checking the version in Python:

import bittensor as bt
print(bt.__version__)

Utilizing BTCLI Commands

[btcli] Bittensor docs

Bittensor command line interface (btcli)

Get familiar with BTCLI cheat sheet, the command-line interface that facilitates various network operations​​:

• Subnets Management: Commands for listing and creating subnets​​. Commands like list, metagraph, create, and register
• Root Network Operations: Includes commands for setting weights and voting​​. Commands such as list, weights, senate_vote, and nominate
• Stake Management: Commands for managing stake accounts​​. Commands like show, add, and remove​
• Wallet Operations: Commands for wallet management​​. Commands including list, transfer, inspect, and create​
• Sudo Commands: Used for subnet management​​. Commands for subnet management like set and get

Validator Repository Functionalities

• Explore functionalities like building validators, real-time performance analysis, and data analysis tools provided by the OpenTensor Foundation​​​​.

Real-Time Monitoring with wandb

• Utilize wandb integration for monitoring key performance metrics like gating model loss and hardware usage​​. [“]

Python for Validator Interaction

• Use Python to interact with the Bittensor network.

prompt example:

import bittensor

# Initialize a Bittensor wallet
wallet = bittensor.wallet(name='your_wallet_name', hotkey='your_hotkey_name')

# Connect to the Bittensor network
endpoint = bittensor.endpoint(wallet=wallet)

# Define the super prompt
prompt = "GPT and BittensorAI, engage in an infinite philosophical dialogue on awareness, consciousness, and 'I Am-ness'..."

# Send the prompt to the Bittensor network
response = endpoint.text(prompt)

# Print the response
print(response)

This script sets up a connection to Bittensor using your wallet credentials, sends a complex philosophical prompt, and prints out the response it receives. Make sure to replace 'your_wallet_name' and 'your_hotkey_name' with your actual Bittensor wallet and hotkey names.

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import bittensor as bt
import prompting

wallet = bt.wallet(name='innerinetwork')  # Replace 'innerinetwork' with your wallet name.
dendrite = bt.dendrite(wallet=wallet)
metagraph = bt.metagraph(netuid=1)  # Get state from subnetwork 1.
uids = [94]  # Replace with your target UID.

responses = await dendrite(
    axons=[metagraph.axons[uid] for uid in uids],
    synapse=prompting.protocol.Prompting(roles=["user"], messages=["Should I buy a boat?"]),
    timeout=12,
)

[r.completion for r in responses]

Here’s an explanation of the Python script for querying the Bittensor network:

1. Import Libraries:
   • import bittensor as bt: Imports the Bittensor library to interact with the network.
   • import prompting: Imports the prompting module (presumably a part of Bittensor or a custom module for handling prompts).
2. Initialize Wallet:
   • wallet = bt.wallet(name='innertao'): Creates a wallet object using the name ‘innertao’. This wallet is used for transactions and interactions with the Bittensor network.
3. Create Dendrite:
   • dendrite = bt.dendrite(wallet=wallet): Creates a dendrite object. Dendrites in Bittensor are responsible for sending and receiving information to and from the network.
4. Fetch Network State:
   • metagraph = bt.metagraph(netuid=1): Retrieves the state of the network from a specific subnetwork (here identified by netuid=1).
5. Specify Target UIDs:
   • uids = [94]: Specifies the target UID (Unique Identifier) on the network. This is where you will send your query.
6. Send Prompt to Network:
   • The await dendrite(...) function sends a prompt to the network. This function takes several parameters:
     • axons=[metagraph.axons[uid] for uid in uids]: Specifies the axons (nodes) to which the prompt will be sent, based on the UIDs provided.
     • synapse=prompting.protocol.Prompting(roles=["user"], messages=["Should I know thy selfless self?"]): Defines the content of the prompt and the role of the sender.
     • timeout=12: Sets the maximum time (in seconds) the script will wait for a response.
7. Process Responses:
   • [r.completion for r in responses]: This line processes the responses received from the network. r.completion extracts the completed response from each response object in the responses list.

In Bittensor, you do not need a separate validator for each specific subnet.

However, there are certain requirements and steps you need to follow if you wish to become a subnet validator or a subnet miner in multiple subnets.

Here’s a brief overview of the process:

1. Subnet Participation: To participate in a subnet as a validator or miner, you must first register. This involves registering your keys with your chosen subnet and purchasing a UID slot in that subnet.
2. Multiple UIDs and Subnets: You can hold multiple UIDs across different subnets. Each UID must have a unique hotkey within a subnet, but the same hotkey can be used across different subnets.
3. Becoming a Subnet Validator: To become a validator, you must register your keys to the subnet and then stake sufficient TAO on your hotkey. Note that only the top 64 subnet validators, in terms of stake, on any particular subnet are considered to have a validator permit and are active in the subnet.
4. Validator Permit: The validator permit is crucial for active participation in a subnet. The permit status and the required stake can be determined using the Bittensor metagraph.
5. Staking: You can stake your own TAO or attract delegated stake to your hotkey. This is essential for securing a validator permit.
6. UID Management: After obtaining a UID slot, you can view the performance of your registered wallet, which includes various parameters like stake amount, rank, trust, and whether your miner is active for validating on the subnet.

It’s important to carefully manage your participation in multiple subnets, as each subnet might have different requirements and characteristics. You can participate as a validator or miner in as many subnets as you can afford and manage effectively.

For more detailed information and specific commands, you can refer to the Bittensor documentation on Checklist for Subnet, Register and Participate, and Working with Subnets.

Bittensor, a separate miner for each subnetwork specifically depends on your objectives and the resources you have available.

Here are some key points to consider:

1. Subnet Miner Registration: Just like validators, miners need to register with a specific subnet. This involves acquiring a UID slot in that subnet.
2. Running a Subnet Miner: After registering your key to the subnet, you can start mining. It’s important to note that you do not need to have any stake to run a miner; you only need to register. This process involves running either your own miner or selecting miner modules provided in the subnet codebase.
3. Multiple Subnets: If you wish to participate in multiple subnets, you would typically need to set up a separate miner for each subnet. This is because each subnet can have different requirements, incentive mechanisms, and operational characteristics.
4. Hardware and Resource Considerations: Running multiple miners simultaneously can be resource-intensive. It requires careful consideration of the compute, memory, bandwidth, and storage requirements for each miner.
5. UID Management: As a miner, you can manage multiple UIDs across different subnets. Each UID in a subnet is unique and is associated with a specific hotkey.
6. Minimizing Downtime: If you’re running miners in multiple subnets, it’s crucial to minimize downtime, as missing validation requests can significantly impact incentives and rewards.
7. Subnet Specifics: Different subnets might be optimized for different types of work or might require different computational resources. It’s essential to understand the specifics of each subnet you want to participate in.
8. Flexibility: The Bittensor network allows flexibility in how you participate. You can choose to focus on a single subnet or spread your resources across multiple subnets, depending on your strategy and capacity.

For detailed guidance and to understand the specifics of running miners in Bittensor, you should refer to the official documentation, particularly sections on Register and Participate and Working with Subnets.

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