Main highlights:
- General TAO Ventures announces the launch of project Rubicon.
- The project was launched in partnership with Chainlink, Base, and Aerodome.
- The 17 Bittensor subnets will launch at $300,000 each, allowing owners to earn fees without selling their tokens.
General TAO Ventures (GTV), a prominent innovator in the Bittensor ecosystem, today, November 19, 2025, unveiled Project Rubicon, a protocol designed to bridge Bittensor's subnet alpha tokens to the base layer 2 blockchain. This project will enable the conversion of Subnet Alpha tokens into ERC-20 compatible liquidity staking assets (xAlpha), unlocking new liquidity and DeFi opportunities.
General TAO Ventures (@gtaoventures) partnered with Chainlink as a launch collaborator on Project Rubicon, bringing Bittensor's subnet alpha tokens to @base via CCIP. https://t.co/cU9a0Np8Ci
Project Rubicon enables non-custodial liquid staking of Bittensor subnets… pic.twitter.com/OIcOeqKtab
— Chainlink (@chainlink) November 19, 2025
Key partners and technologies
Project Rubicon is being launched in partnership with Chainlink, Base, and Aerodrome. Chainlink provides cross-chain interoperability (CCIP) as a secure backbone for cross-chain token transfers, ensuring trustless interoperability. Base, the Ethereum rollup built by Coinbase, provides a low-cost, secure platform, while Aerodome, the leading decentralized exchange on Base, has launched an initial xAlpha/USDC liquidity pool to facilitate trading and market activity.
Unleashing liquidity and rewards
The launch begins with 17 major Bittensor subnets including Affine, PTN, Targon, Ridges, and Bitmind. Each of these subnets has approximately $300,000 in liquidity. This fund will be split into its own alpha tokens and USDC, making it easy for people to trade these tokens.
This setup allows subnet owners and liquid stakers to earn additional rewards from transaction fees. The best part is that you don't have to sell your subnet assets to earn revenue, and fees are automatically generated from people trading in the liquidity pool.
The LSA Bridge is built using tools that are already native Bittensor and security checked and certified by Hashloc, making the system more secure for everyone.
Strategic impact and vision
General TAO Ventures CIO Victor Teixeira spoke about the project, calling it a crossover point for Bittensor to leverage its intelligence network more broadly across Web3. He said, “Project Rubicon represents a crossover point where Bittensor can leverage its unparalleled intelligence network. By deploying with Chainlink and deploying to Base and Aerodrome with Bittensor's top subnets, we are not just building bridges, we are unleashing an army of subnet teams to conquer new frontiers of Web3 liquidity.”
Johann Eid of Chainlink Labs highlights the role of CCIP in enabling a secure, scalable interoperable infrastructure that supports new cross-chain markets. “We are pleased that Chainlink CCIP will serve as the canonical cross-chain infrastructure that powers Project Rubicon’s connectivity between Bittensor’s subnet alpha tokens and Base. By adopting Chainlink standards for interoperability, Project Rubicon Rubicon will help bring Bittensor's decentralized AI subnet into the broader on-chain economy. This integration demonstrates how CCIP will enable the emergence of new cross-chain markets with the trust, security, and scalability required by major ecosystems. ”
Jacob Steves hailed the project as a “major initiative” that will allow Subnet tokens to access large markets. He said, “I'm really happy that General TAO Ventures is doing this. It's a big deal for Subnet tokens to reach other markets. As far as I can see, they're doing it right. The die has been cast.”
About General TAO Ventures
GTV was founded in January 2024 to invest in and support Bittensor's decentralized AI ecosystem. The company is backed by the Contango Digital Blockchain x AI Fund, and GTV is helping top DeAI teams join the network to drive innovation at the intersection of blockchain and AI.
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