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TAO Daily

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29 oct. à 00h18

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https://taodaily.io/five-questions-to-ask-before-investing-in-a-bittensor-subnet/

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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With constant developments, new projects, and volatile prices across Bittensor, choosing which subnet, from the 100+ pool of subnets, to invest in can be challenging.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Beyond price movements and staking yields, investors should consider five questions when evaluating a subnet&#8217;s long-term potential.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Before You Buy a Bittensor Subnet, Ask These 5 Questions!" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gwD9-HkrdX8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div></figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">First, <strong>would customers pay for the subnet&#8217;s product without TAO emissions?</strong> Emissions incentivize miners, but sustainable businesses need real demand. Evidence of paying customers, product usage, revenue, and a clear path to profitability can help establish whether the subnet offers lasting value.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Second, <strong>what makes the subnet better than its competitors?</strong> Decentralization should offer a meaningful advantage over competing subnets or centralized alternatives. Investors should examine whether the product is faster, cheaper, or more effective, and whether that advantage can be maintained.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Third, <strong>can the team deliver?</strong> Relevant experience, consistent product development, and transparent communication are important indicators. A team&#8217;s track record, progress against its roadmap, and willingness to disclose performance figures can reveal more than ambitious promises.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fourth, <strong>who is buying the alpha token, and who is selling?</strong> Miners, stakers, and subnet teams can create selling pressure, while staking demand, capital inflows, and revenue-funded buybacks may support demand. Monitoring large transactions and net TAO flows can help investors understand these dynamics.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fifth, <strong>is there enough liquidity to enter and exit comfortably?</strong> Smaller liquidity pools can experience substantial price movements from relatively modest trades. Investors should check pool depth, estimated slippage, and potential price impact before committing capital.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Together, these questions provide a practical framework for assessing a subnet&#8217;s fundamentals and market risks. While no evaluation eliminates uncertainty, understanding product demand, competitiveness, execution, token flows, and liquidity can help investors make better-informed decisions.</p>