Bittensor Update: Network Cleanup and Smarter Subnets

BIT-0016 marks a turning point: Bittensor cuts noise, enforces selectivity, and prepares for the era of multi-incentive subnets.

The signal

Bittensor is tightening its structure. Inactive subnets are being removed. A strict cap of 128 active subnets now applies. When the limit is reached, the weakest are pruned. The immunity period drops from six to four months. Registration cycles are longer, with extended lock-up periods.