SN-Hermes is a decentralized Bittensor subnet revolutionizing how we access and process blockchain data. We create a robust ecosystem of data indexers (Miners) and evaluators (Validators) built on the Bittensor framework.

Our mission is to provide fast, accurate, and reliable GraphQL data query agents for Subgraph and SubQuery projects—decentralized and censorship-resistant.

Current blockchain data indexing solutions face critical challenges:

• Centralization: Services like hosted subgraph endpoints create single points of failure and censorship risks
• Performance Inconsistency: Query speeds and uptime can be unreliable, impacting dApp functionality
• Fragmented Incentives: High-quality data infrastructure lacks sustainable, market-driven incentives

SN-Hermes creates a decentralized marketplace for data querying, where:

• Speed, accuracy, and uptime are directly rewarded by the network
• Competitive market dynamics ensure robust service quality
• No single point of failure or censorship

graph TB
    A[Users] -->|Query Data| B[Authorized Callers]
    B -->|Forward Requests| E[Validators]
    B -->|Stake TAO & Vote| C[Hermes App]
    C -->|Project Selection| D[Bittensor Chain]
    E -->|Send Challenges| F[Miners]
    F -->|Submit Solutions| E
    E -->|Submit Scores| D

• Generate synthetic challenges based on real-world project schemas
• Evaluate miner responses for accuracy, speed, and quality
• Maintain scores for labor and quality/performance metrics
• Submit aggregated scores to Bittensor chain

• Receive and respond to synthetic challenges
• Wire custom tools for project-specific optimization
• Train and deploy custom LLMs for better performance
• Earn rewards based on ranking

SN-Hermes operates on the Bittensor mainnet using $TAO for all economic activities:

• Staking: Participants stake $TAO to register and receive subnet alpha tokens
• Incentives: $TAO rewards distributed based on performance scores
• Project Curation: Stake and vote on which data projects to prioritize

Repository	Description	Language
hermes-subnet	Core subnet implementation with validator and miner logic

• Q1 2026 - Key R&D: GraphQL query agents, dual scoring mechanism, economic model design
• Q2 2026 - Testnet launch with incentivized competition
• Q3 2026 - Mainnet launch on Bittensor

We invite Miners, Validators, developers, and data consumers to join us in building this foundational layer for the decentralized future.

• Run a Validator: Help secure the network and evaluate miner performance
• Run a Miner: Provide data services and earn $TAO rewards
• Build on Top: Integrate your dApp with our decentralized query layer

SN-Hermes is spearheaded by veterans from the SubQuery Network, with deep expertise in blockchain infrastructure, decentralized networks, and data engineering.