Operational Update: Subnet 18 (Zeus)

Summary by AI BETAClose X

Astrid Intelligence PLC has increased its position in Subnet 18 (Zeus) to approximately 3,711 TAO, representing a 711 TAO or 23.7% increase since its initial 3,000 TAO commitment on November 3, 2025. This strategic move allows Astrid to participate directly in subnet-level activity, support AI-driven services, strengthen its presence within the Bittensor network, and potentially commercialize the intelligence accumulated by Zeus, which has demonstrated state-of-the-art weather prediction capabilities outperforming market standards.

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Astrid Intelligence PLC
09 April 2026
 

09/04/2026

Astrid Intelligence PLC
 ("Astrid" or the "Company")

Operational Update: Position in Subnet 18 (Zeus) increases to 3713.82 TAO

 

Astrid Intelligence PLC (AQSE: ASTR), the decentralised AI infrastructure operating company, is pleased to provide an update on its operational participation in Subnet 18 ("Zeus"), an independent AI start up within the Bittensor ecosystem.

 

Subnet Participation

On 03 November 2025, Astrid committed 3,000 TAO to Subnet 18 through OTC and on-market acquisition of subnet tokens.

 

As at the date of this announcement, Astrid's holdings in Zeus have increased to the equivalent of approximately 3,711 TAO.

 

This increase of 711 TAO worth of tokens is a 23.7% increase since the beginning of this partnership.

 

Strategic Context

Zeus is a Bittensor subnet that has achieved state-of-the-art weather prediction capabilities. It builds systems that identify a predictive edge in environmental data by leveraging sensors distributed around the world, transforming that data into actionable insights for energy markets. The platform aggregates the forecasts commonly used by traders, then layers in additional context and features derived directly from user feedback, followed by the introduction of its own forecasts. These forecasts have outperformed IFS, the gold standard relied upon by the market, on the shared grid used by participants.

 

More information about Zeus's capabilities can be found here:

https://www.zeussubnet.com/news-and-updates/Zeus_2m_temperature_analysis.pdf

The Company's involvement enables it to:

●   participate directly in subnet-level activity as Astrid will also validate on this subnet.

●   support the development of AI-driven services.

●   strengthen its presence across the Bittensor network.

●   potentially commercialise the intelligence that Zeus accumulates.

 

Management Commentary

 

Siam Kidd, Chief Executive Officer of Astrid Intelligence PLC, commented:

 

"Bittensor is extremely good at innovating in or revolutionising entrenched incumbent industries, due to the power of its globally distributed miner network. Weather forecasting is one of humans longest endeavours and Zeus have managed to become state of the art in little under a year from launch. We are delighted to be partnering with the team."

 

Enquiries

For further information please contact:

   Astrid Intelligence

 

   Siam Kidd

via First Sentinel

   First Sentinel Corporate Finance


   Corporate Advisor

   Brian Stockbridge

 

+44 7858 888 007

   Oak Securities


   Corporate Broker

   Jerry Keen / Calvin Man

+44 20 3973 3678 / +44 7432 270 007

 jerry.keen@oak-securities.com

 calvin.man@oak-securities.com

 

About Astrid Intelligence PLC


Astrid is a UK-headquartered decentralised artificial intelligence company developing and operating autonomous AI systems. The Company operates a dedicated subnet within the Bittensor decentralised AI ecosystem, an open-source platform where participants contribute computing power, data and models in return for TAO emissions. Astrid's digital asset holdings are generated primarily through network participation and support the Company's ongoing operations and long-term capital resilience.

 

For more information, visit www.astrid.global 

 

Important Notice


There are special risks that the holding of cryptocurrencies presents to the Company's financial position. These risks include (but are not limited to): (i) the value of cryptocurrencies can be highly volatile, with value dropping as quickly as it can rise; (ii) the cryptocurrencies market is largely unregulated; (iii) there is a risk of losing money due to risks such as cyber-attacks, financial crime and counterparty failure; and (iv) the Company may not be able to sell its cryptocurrencies at will.

 

 

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