RCS - Astrid Intelligence - Operational Update: Subnet 18 (Zeus)

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09/04/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 7152Z  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
(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                    +44 20 3973 3678 / +44 7432 270 007

    Jerry Keen / Calvin Man              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 (http://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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