Gradient Documentation
  • Introduction to Gradient
  • Preface
    • Purpose and Scope of This GitBook
    • How to Use This GitBook
  • Introduction to Liquid Staking
    • What is Liquid Staking?
    • The Importance of Liquid Staking in DeFi
    • Overview of Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs)
  • The TAO Network and Bittensor
    • Introduction to the TAO Network
    • Bittensor: A Revolution in AI through Blockchain
    • Proof of Intelligence (PoI): A New Consensus Mechanism
    • Operation of the Bittensor Platform
    • Bittensor Use Cases
    • Advantages of Bittensor
  • The Gradient Protocol
    • Overview of Gradient
    • Key Features and Innovations
      • Incentivisation through GDT Tokens
      • The Role of GDT Token and swTAO
      • Seamless Staking Mechanism
      • Bridging the Worlds of Ethereum and the TAO Network
    • Tokenomics
    • Conclusion
  • Technical Architecture
    • Layer 1: The Blockchain
    • Security Protocols
    • Interoperability
    • Layer 2: The AI Integration Layer
    • Layer 3: User Interface and Interaction
    • Conclusion
  • Staking with Gradient
    • Introduction to Staking on Gradient
    • How to Stake wTAO on Gradient
    • Understanding swTAO: Benefits and Use Cases
    • Rewards and Incentives for Stakers
    • Conclusion
  • The TAO Bridge
    • Introduction to the TAO Bridge
    • How the Integrated Bridge Works
    • Use Cases and Advantages
    • Technical Implementation
    • Conclusion
  • Participating in the Gradient Ecosystem
    • Introduction
    • Becoming a Validator or Delegator
    • Governance and the Role of the GDT Token
    • Building on Gradient: Opportunities for Developers
    • Conclusion
  • Security and Risk Management
    • Introduction
    • Security Measures in Gradient
    • Understanding the Risks
    • Conclusion
  • Future Roadmap and Developments on the TAO Network
    • Introduction
    • Enhancements and Innovations
    • User Experience and Accessibility Improvements
    • Strengthening the TAO Network Connection
    • Vision for Gradient on the TAO Network
    • Conclusion
  • Getting Started with Gradient
    • Introduction
    • Setting Up Your Wallet for wTAO and GDT
    • Staking wTAO with Gradient
    • Accessing and Using the Tao Bridge
    • Participating in Governance and the Gradient Community
    • Conclusion
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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  1. Preface

How to Use This GitBook

The GitBook has been arranged to guide users from beginner to expert. Each chapter builds upon itself, and introduces new components of Gradient and its ecosystem, so that with each step your core knowledge of DeFi, Tao, and Liquid Staking can deepen. For beginners, we suggest following the chapters in order starting with the first, while more seasoned industry veterans can select the chapters they need to reach their goals or problems that they want to learn more about.

  • For beginners: Chapters 1-3 is your starting point, covering liquid staked assets, the TAO Network, and a deep dive into the Gradient protocol.

  • Advanced Users: Chapters 4 to 6 are for you; they dive into the technical architecture, the design of the Tao Bridge and how you can participate in the ecosystem.

  • Techies and more advanced users: skip to Chapter 7 and onwards for additional deep dives into governance, security, the future roadmap and developer resources.

In this GitBook, among many other examples, you’ll see a couple of practical examples, get walked through a couple of tutorials, and discover more resources to help bring your talent to life within Gradient. We’ll call this journey the Gradient protocol adventure – brave explorers of liquid staking and the uncharted opportunities of DeFi, welcome aboard.

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