Hypertensor

TESTNET HOSKINSON IS LIVE We named it Testnet Hoskinson as an ode to one of the original visionaries of blockchain, Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles). This is a major step forward for the Hypertensor network. Help us battle-test: - The core blockchain engine - Subnet template framework scalability You can participate by running a subnet validator node: docs.hypertensor.org/subnet-templat… As we focus on testing the decentralized subnet templates' scalability, which is a framework for building decentralized intelligence, no GPU is required — CPU-only machines are fully supported.

Testnet Hoskinson is approaching its final stages. Our primary focus during this phase has been testing the decentralized AI subnetwork template and framework. This included validating peer coordination, gossip propagation, and fault tolerance under continuous operation. We are now transitioning into the next stage of development: deeper blockchain testing. This phase will focus on validator incentives, smart contract deployment, and precompile functionality. One of the key properties we tested in the subnet framework was fault tolerance. Because each subnet uses a technology stack similar to modern blockchain networks, it must meet enterprise-grade reliability standards. During live testing, the subnet has been running uninterrupted with: - 1,900,800+ pubsub heartbeats - 4,561,920+ messages gossiped between peers With subnet template testing nearing completion, development is expanding into additional areas of the protocol, including: - Blockchain validator rewards - Smart contract deployment - Precompile smart contracts This marks the transition from infrastructure validation toward preparing the ecosystem for the first real subnets to deploy. In parallel, we are preparing for the stage that follows testnet, building the first subnets alongside other great teams in the AI space that will launch on mainnet.

Testnet Hoskinson 2.0 is now live. This upgrade introduces several protocol and node-level improvements: Core updates - Delegate Accounts for nodes - New node reputation events - Fixed reputation update bug affecting removed nodes - Improved peer system alignment with modern P2P standards - Expanded functionality in precompiled smart contracts Delegate Accounts Delegate Accounts allow nodes to specify a separate address to receive a configurable portion of node emissions. This enables: - Reward routing to teams or operators - Contract-based logic for emissions - Business and organizational distribution models - Separation of operational and treasury accounts Delegate Accounts are optional and fully controlled by node operators; the delegate account holder can update the delegate account address themselves. This is an infrastructure-level primitive designed to enable more flexible and scalable node operations. A key step toward production-grade node coordination and scalable network operation has been achieved!

DHTs are great for lookups, but they don't scale when many peers repeatedly request the same data. Each GET triggers multiple queries across the network, creating redundant traffic and bottlenecks. While we still utilize a DHT for more efficient and optimized peer connectivity, we're optimizing subnets to scale to thousands and millions of nodes, enabling us to provide decentralized AI networks to billions of users. GossipSub flips the model: data is published once, propagated through a mesh, and stored locally by peers. No re-fetching, lower latency, reduced bandwidth, and predictable load, which is why blockchains rely on gossip for real-time data sharing.

Big upgrades are landing 🚀 We're rolling out a new subnet template built around three pillars: Connectivity. Scalability. Security. This is about making decentralized AI networks actually work at scale. 🔗 Connectivity Random Walk peer discovery Nodes now passively explore the network by querying random keys in the Kademlia DHT. Why this matters: • Continuous peer discovery • Fresh routing tables so nodes always know which peers are reachable and how to find them • No central coordination • Stronger long-term connectivity Connection maintenance Each node actively maintains connections with up to 64 peers, ensuring sufficient overlap and resilience across the subnet. ⚡️ Scalability & Efficiency The old model leaned heavily on DHT records as a global database. That doesn't scale. When every peer queries everything, everyone pays the cost. Enter GossipSub. We've implemented GossipSub, a peer-to-peer pubsub protocol that forms a stable mesh for real-time message propagation. What changes: • Messages are shared once, then gossiped • No constant record fetching • Lower latency • Dramatically reduced load This is how blockchains efficiently broadcast transactions, now applied to subnets. 🔐 Security In addition to proof-of-stake, we've incorporated Noise into the networking stack. Noise establishes encrypted, authenticated peer-to-peer channels with forward secrecy via cryptographic handshakes. Forward secrecy (or Perfect Forward Secrecy) ensures that even if a node's long-term private keys are compromised in the future, past session data remains secure. Secure by default. High performance. No trade-offs. This is the future of AI. P2P. Trustless. Decentralized.

@hayotensor HUGE

@hyper_tensor Absolutely huge P2P. Trustless. Decentralized

Testnet Hoskinson Update ✅Over 250k blocks processed ✅Over 2,500 epochs We're not stopping! We're updating the subnet template: 🔹 P2P connection maintenance to ensure peers are always connected to at least 1/4 of the maximum number of peers 🔹 Introducing a gossipsub protocol for P2P communication 🔹 Adding random walk functionality to the KAD-DHT 🔹 Adding support for Secp256k1 and ECDSA on top of Ed25519 and RSA 🔹Introducing a noise protocol for secure P2P traffic Adding additional features to the blockchain: 🔹Introducing delegate accounts to nodes for business logic 🔹More events These updates will be pushed and tested in the coming weeks.

@21RoundTable @wildsagelabs @wildcommie 👀

While waiting for new infra to arrive at the @wildsagelabs Validator #Bunker, we accidently left @wildcommie unattended, so he built a new @hyper_tensor block explorer! $TENSOR Last time he was left alone, a new 200m deep well unexpectly appeared, so I think this is progress 😂

It's a $TENSOR Christmas in the @WildSageLabs Bunker. #Testnet

We're blocking! $TENSOR ... we're working on shiny new @hyper_tensor block explorer too 😉

@sundardharan3 @IOHK_Charles 🤫

@hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles Real builders ship quietly and consistently. Good to see meaningful progress happening behind the scenes 🔧🚀

TESTNET HOSKINSON IS LIVE We named it Testnet Hoskinson as an ode to one of the original visionaries of blockchain, Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles). This is a major step forward for the Hypertensor network. Help us battle-test: - The core blockchain engine - Subnet template framework scalability You can participate by running a subnet validator node: docs.hypertensor.org/subnet-templat… As we focus on testing the decentralized subnet templates' scalability, which is a framework for building decentralized intelligence, no GPU is required — CPU-only machines are fully supported.

@AIDePinDaily @IOHK_Charles @VitalikButerin We named one after him too! x.com/hyper_tensor/s…

@hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles The moment we've all been waiting for. Don't let @VitalikButerin hear you named final testnet after @IOHK_Charles

@Joey_gsh @hayotensor @IOHK_Charles It is!

@hayotensor @hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles So gud, innit?

@teegeedingdong @IOHK_Charles 🤗

@hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles Here we go! $tensor

@maximilianlang @IOHK_Charles 👏👏

@hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles Awesome 👏 👏 $TENSOR

@scottwalker99 @IOHK_Charles Thanks Scott! 😁

@hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles Wow this is really exciting I cannot wait to follow along

@21RoundTable @wildsagelabs Thanks for helping out!

@doingwelltoday @IOHK_Charles 🤗

@hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles Great!

@SanFranschiz0 @IOHK_Charles 🤣

@bruhisright @IOHK_Charles 😁

@hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles great work team!

@cryptosnafu @IOHK_Charles You're welcome!

@hyper_tensor @IOHK_Charles What a bloody ace Christmas present. Thanks @hyper_tensor $tensor!