Oblong, Inc. announced on August 6, 2025, that it has invested $8 million in Bittensor ($TAO), with the entire position fully staked with a trusted main validator. This deployment reinforces Oblong's commitment to decentralized and distributed AI. Staking the TAO tokens supports the network's operations and rewards AI innovators.
This strategic investment positions Oblong as a public proxy for Bittensor’s AI ecosystem and the broader AI commodity market. The company aims to drive yield, scale, and upside across decentralized AI networks. Staking directly fuels a global AI marketplace, fostering breakthroughs in various AI domains.
Oblong stated it will continue to evaluate additional TAO purchases on a weekly basis. The company is also exploring partnerships within the Bittensor ecosystem to potentially develop technology offerings, further aligning its operational and treasury strategies. Transparent updates on treasury performance, including staking yields and token holdings, are expected in the Q2 2025 earnings results.
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