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This episode explores Bittensor Subnet 3 (SN3), known as τemplar (and also γ templar with NetUID 3), which is specifically dedicated to the complex and resource-intensive task of training large, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence models. As a specialized unit within the Bittensor ecosystem, its mission is to establish itself as "the best platform in the world for training models". This strategic focus positions τemplar in a critical segment of the AI development pipeline, addressing a high-demand area currently dominated by a few large corporations.

Subnet 3 is aiming for significant scale, reportedly engaged in training a 1.2 billion parameter model and planning to progress to an 8 billion parameter model, then to models of 70 billion parameters and beyond. This suggests a focus on developing foundational AI models. It also plans to expand its scope to include "mid-training" and "post-training" processes.

The core technological approach is distributed training, leveraging the network's dispersed miners to contribute computational resources. τemplar is considered a "pioneer in distributed AI model training" and has received a noteworthy positive signal through an endorsement from Bittensor's founder, Const. Its native alpha token is γ (gamma) templar, and future utility is envisioned through mechanisms like token-gated access to the models produced on τemplar or requiring γ templar for payment to utilize its distributed training capabilities.

If you're interested in how decentralized AI and distributed compute are being applied to tackle the fundamental challenge of large-scale AI model training within the Bittensor ecosystem, and how SN3, known as τemplar, aims to achieve its ambitious goals in this space, this episode is for you.