Vanta

Vanta is a decentralized trading network operating as Subnet 8 (SN8) on the Bittensor network. Built by Taoshi, Inc., Vanta functions as a decentralized prop trading firm where miners submit algorithmic or manual quantitative trading signals across multiple asset classes, including forex, crypto, and equities. Validators verify the trades, store them, and continuously track each miner's portfolio returns. The network distributes rewards based on risk-adjusted performance, not raw profit alone, using metrics such as Omega score, Sharpe ratio, total portfolio return, and strict drawdown limits. SN8 is one of the longest-standing subnets in the Bittensor ecosystem and operates what Taoshi describes as a $30 million+ annualized rewards pool.

The signals generated by miners flow into real consumer products. Vanta Trading, launched in February 2026, is a decentralized prop trading evaluation platform where traders compete through a one-step evaluation process with 100% profit splits, verifiable on-chain payouts, and quarterly account scaling opportunities. Glitch Financial is an automated trading platform built on top of Vanta's signal data. The Request Network (request.taoshi.io) serves as a marketplace where users can purchase signals from specific miners and asset classes, with payments via Stripe or PayPal. A live dashboard at dashboard.taoshi.io provides full visibility into miner performance, positions, and network metrics.

The competition is deliberately harsh. Miners face elimination for plagiarism (copying another miner's trades), exceeding 10% maximum drawdown, or consistently underperforming relative to the top 15 miners in their asset class. Performance is evaluated over a rolling 90-day window to reward sustained quality rather than short-term luck.

Miners run quantitative or machine learning trading models and submit futures-based signals (long, short, or flat) to validators. Validators receive these signals, ensure trades are valid, and track portfolio performance over time. The scoring system evaluates miners across multiple risk-adjusted metrics over a 90-day rolling window, with miners ranked separately within each asset class. The top performers receive the largest share of TAO emissions.

The elimination system enforces network quality. A plagiarism detection microservice analyzes the uniqueness of each submitted order. Miners whose drawdown exceeds 10% from their peak portfolio value are automatically removed. Miners ranking below the 15th position in their asset class enter a 30-day probationary period and must outperform the lowest-ranked active miner to remain in the competition. Over 26 governance proposals have been implemented to refine scoring, fees, and risk management mechanics.

All miner contributions, validator scores, and reward distributions are recorded on-chain, ensuring full transparency. The barrier to entry is low: anyone with TAO can register a miner, and Taoshi provides open-source strategy-building resources through its community Discord, along with data partnerships with Glassnode and LunarCrush.