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RoundTable21 is now the General Tensor Validator

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27 February 2026

RoundTable21 is now the General Tensor Validator.


Same trusted operators. Same data center bunker. MORE conviction.

It’s the same @wildsagelabs team that’s operated RT21 from day one. Same infrastructure, in the infamous underground data center bunker. Deeper conviction.

In October 2024, we made Bittensor history when we acquired a 50% stake in RoundTable21; the first validator acquisition in the network.

Mid-2025, we became majority owners of the Validator, with a minority investment from one of our key investors and contributors to our growth, @LvnaCapital.Same trusted operators @wildsagelabs. Same beloved data center bunker. More conviction.

The Legacy - RoundTable21, operated by the @wildsagelabs team, has made significant, positive contributions to Bittensor, often stepping in at moments when the network needed them the most.

→ As Bittensor scaled from early experiments to dozens of subnets, RoundTable21 scaled with it, validating across nearly all active subnets and coordinating with other validators to keep the network stable and honest.


→ When TAO’s market data broke, the @wildsgaelabs team helped restore accurate listings across CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, AND helped to get TAO the verified listing status. 


→ When access was restricted, they worked to remove TAO’s US geoblock on MEXC.


→ As the ecosystem gained visibility, they publicly advocated for TAO, including discussion at the Oklahoma State Senate and a keynote at the Staking Summit in Bangkok.

But it's not just about history. There’s CONTINUITY.

We wouldn’t want anyone else to operate the legacy validator other than the WildSageLabs team, but this time under the General Tensor Validator name… GTV for short (#IYKYK) because Validators are crucial to the authenticity of subnet outputs and Bittensor’s decentralization. There is no better team.

Bringing  the Validator under the General Tensor brand means further accelerating the ecosystem for longevity and prosperity, with Bittensor’s success at the forefront of our mind at all times.

https://x.com/generaltensor/status/2016619570208117176

This isn’t a shift in direction. It’s the natural outcome of our growth trajectory .

Same trusted operators. Same physical infrastructure. Clearer alignment with how we improve and scale Bittensor.

RoundTable21 now operates as General Tensor Validator(GTV).

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