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RNS Number : 6218N  Astrid Intelligence PLC  05 January 2026

05 January 2026

 

Astrid Intelligence PLC

 

("Astrid" or "the Company")

 

Operational Update - Decentralised AI Infrastructure Activities

 

Astrid Intelligence PLC (AQSE: ASTR), a decentralised artificial intelligence
("AI") company is pleased to provide an operational update following recent
board appointments and the expansion of its activities within the Bittensor
ecosystem.

 

Operating Company Positioning

 

Astrid is an operating company focused on the ownership, operation and
development of decentralised AI infrastructure. The Company does not pursue a
strategy of passive asset investment and is not an investment company. Digital
assets utilised by the Company are held and deployed solely to enable network
participation, infrastructure operation and protocol-level activities.

 

Subnet Ownership and Operations

 

Astrid owns and operates Subnet 127 within the Bittensor network, now branded
Astrid Arena (formerly SigmaArena). Operating a Bittensor subnet requires
continuous technical oversight, validator coordination, incentive calibration
and active participation in network governance. Protocol-defined emissions
received by the Company represent operating income generated through active
network participation rather than returns on passive investment.

 

Bilateral Subnet Participation Arrangements

 

The Company has recently entered into a number of bilateral arrangements with
subnet operators across the Bittensor ecosystem. These arrangements are
designed to secure long-term participation rights, support subnet development
and enable Astrid to operate validators and other protocol-level
infrastructure across multiple networks.

 

Validator Operations and Infrastructure Expansion

 

In parallel with subnet ownership, Astrid is expanding its role as a network
operator through validator operations across multiple Bittensor subnets. As
part of its strategy of expanding its services within the Bittensor ecosystem
the Company is also evaluating opportunities to acquire and operate
decentralised infrastructure components, including protocol tooling and
cross-network connectivity services, where aligned with its operational
objectives.

 

Liquidity Coordination Infrastructure - Astrid Vault

 

Astrid is in the process of developing Astrid Vault, a protocol-native
infrastructure platform intended to facilitate orderly liquidity coordination
within the Bittensor ecosystem through transparent, rules-based and
time-locked mechanisms. The Company intends to commit its own subnet emissions
alongside third-party participants to demonstrate long-term alignment.

 

Capital Utilisation

 

Capital raised by the Company is deployed to expand operational capacity, fund
infrastructure development and secure participation rights within
decentralised AI networks. Where required for operational purposes, fiat
capital is converted into relevant network tokens as a functional input to
infrastructure activities.

 

Outlook

 

Astrid is transitioning from strategic repositioning into a phase of execution
and infrastructure-led growth. The Board believes the Company is well
positioned as an operator within decentralised AI networks and will provide
further updates as execution continues.

 

Siam Kidd, Chief Strategy Officer of Astrid, commented:

 

"Astrid has completed a significant turnaround and is now focused on execution
as an active operator within decentralised AI infrastructure. Supported by a
robust financial position, we have clear plans to grow our operations across
the Bittensor ecosystem with the aim of building a scalable and
revenue-generating infrastructure. We look forward to updating shareholders
with further news flow in the near term as we continue to deliver on this
strategy."

 

The directors of Astrid Intelligence PLC take responsibility for this
announcement.

 

For further information please contact:

 Astrid Intelligence
 Director                                 via First Sentinel

 Olivia Edwards
 First Sentinel Corporate Finance (FSCF)
 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 (http://www.astrid.global) www.astrid.global (http://www.astrid.global)
.

Important Notice

There are special risks that the holding of cryptocurrencies present 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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