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IOTA (SN9) stands for Incentivised Orchestrated Training Architecture. It is a decentralized protocol within the Bittensor network designed for training large language models (LLMs). It differs from the original IOTA Tangle project, which uses a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) for IoT data/value transfer. IOTA (SN9) utilizes a "SWARM" architecture to coordinate thousands of global GPUs, enabling the decentralized training of AI models like Llama-3 by splitting models into layers for distributed processing.

IOTA (SN9) addresses the "GPU bloat" issue prevalent in decentralized AI. Historically, miners had to accommodate an entire AI model on a single machine, requiring immense computational power. IOTA (SN9) overcomes this by allowing models to be segmented into layers. This means individual miners only need to process a specific component, such as a "cortex" or "thalamus" of the model, significantly reducing the hardware burden and making participation more accessible.

A significant advantage of IOTA (SN9)'s architecture is its flexibility regarding hardware. Due to the model's split into layers, miners can participate effectively with consumer-grade GPUs such as RTX 3090s or 4090s. Unlike setups that demand enterprise-grade H100s to process entire models, IOTA (SN9) allows miners to contribute by training specific segments, thereby democratizing access and lowering the entry barrier for participation in decentralized AI training.

Validators on IOTA (SN9) employ a mechanism called CLASP (Contribution Loss Assessment via Sampling of Pathways) to verify miner honesty. They periodically conduct "spot-checks" on a miner's completed work. This involves rerunning a portion of the training task themselves and then comparing their output with the miner's submitted results. By using cosine similarity to assess the congruence between outputs, validators effectively confirm the work's accuracy and integrity.

Subnet 9 receives a allocated portion of the daily Bittensor (TAO) emissions, which totals 7,200 TAO across all subnets. Within SN9, these rewards are distributed as follows: 41% is allocated to miners, proportional to their performance in training tasks. Another 41% goes to validators and their stakers, incentivizing network security and honest validation. The remaining 18% is designated for the subnet owner, Macrocosmos, supporting ongoing development and operational costs.

Within the Bittensor ecosystem, IOTA (SN9) is commonly referred to by its ticker SN9 or sometimes simply IOTA. It is crucial for users to exercise significant caution, especially when engaging in trading activities. The ticker "IOTA" is also widely recognized for the original IOTA Tangle (MIOTA) project. Therefore, users should always meticulously verify the specific contract address or subnet ID to ensure they are interacting with the correct asset before any transactions.