Terms of Service

By accessing or using TaoScope (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to them, please do not use the Service.

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted to this page, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

TaoScope is a blockchain explorer and analytics platform for the Bittensor network. The Service provides:

• Network statistics and data visualisation.
• Subnet, validator, and miner information sourced from the chain and from indexers.
• Historical charts and analytics.
• Optional wallet integration for viewing your own balances and delegations.
• Optional, non-custodial staking and unstaking through a connected browser wallet.
• TAO and alpha price data displayed on the site.
• Comparison and estimation tools, including the delegator tools and alpha buy simulator.

By using the Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes.
• Not attempt to disrupt, overload, or interfere with the Service.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service or its infrastructure.
• Not use automated systems to access the Service excessively or in a way that degrades it for others.
• Comply with all laws and regulations applicable to you.

Consult qualified financial, tax, and legal professionals before making decisions. See the full disclaimer.

We aim to present accurate, current information, but:

• Data is sourced from the Bittensor blockchain and from third-party APIs, principally Taostats.
• Responses are cached, so displayed values may lag the chain head.
• Delays, gaps, errors, and discrepancies can occur.
• Derived values such as daily emission and estimated earnings rely on documented assumptions, described in the metrics glossary.
• You should verify any information you rely on against the chain directly.

Our sources, caching behaviour, and known limitations are documented in Data sources.

The optional wallet feature lets you view your own Bittensor holdings and, if you choose, stake or unstake TAO. When you use it:

• The account data we read is publicly available on the blockchain.
• We never request and never have access to your private keys or seed phrase.
• The connection and all signing are handled entirely by your browser extension.
• We do not store your wallet address on our servers.
• Any staking or unstaking transaction is submitted only after you review and approve it in your extension.
• Transactions are broadcast to the Bittensor network and cannot be reversed, cancelled, or refunded by us once submitted.
• You are responsible for verifying the amount, hotkey, and subnet shown in the signing prompt.
• You remain solely responsible for the security of your wallet.

The Service integrates with third-party providers and links to external websites, including subnet repositories and community channels.

• We do not control third-party content and do not endorse it.
• Third-party services operate under their own terms and privacy policies.
• Use of third-party services and websites is at your own risk.

• The TaoScope name, logo, and brand are proprietary and may not be used without permission.
• Our original code is made available under open-source licences where applicable.
• Blockchain data is public and is not owned by TaoScope.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TaoScope, its operators, and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of the rights of a third party.

We aim for high availability, but do not guarantee it.

• Access may be interrupted without notice.
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.
• Maintenance may temporarily affect availability.
• External factors such as blockchain congestion or third-party rate limits may degrade performance.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes arising from these Terms or from your use of the Service should first be raised with us in good faith and, where that does not resolve the matter, resolved through binding arbitration where permitted by law.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Questions about these Terms can be sent through the contact form or to @TaoScope on X.

See also the Privacy Policy and the Disclaimer.