Prerequisites

  • Python 3.10+
  • Bittensor installed: pip install bittensor
  • GPU strongly recommended (CUDA 12+ for models).
  • Wallet with $TAO (testnet faucet for practice).

Step 1: Create Wallets

bash

btcli wallet new_coldkey --wallet.name echoic_owner
btcli wallet new_hotkey --wallet.name echoic_owner --wallet.hotkey miner_hotkey

Step 2: Check Subnet Status

Once netuid known (watch @echoic_lab):

bash

btcli subnet list
btcli subnet metagraph --netuid <echoic_netuid>

Step 3: Register (Testnet/Mainnet)

bash

btcli subnet register --netuid <echoic_netuid> --wallet.name <miner_coldkey> --wallet.hotkey <miner_hotkey>

for example

bash

btcli subnet register --netuid 1 --wallet.name test-coldkey --wallet.hotkey test-hotkey

See full Bittensor registration guide: https://docs.bittensor.com

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