How will subnets make alpha more valuable? $TAO. What to look out for. And yes, you will have time and quality over quantity. If you are staking now, you will continue to stake to root. 

Over time, the best subnets will create incentives that encourage long-term holding.

Staking rewards: Holders get paid for locking up alpha, reducing supply.

Profit-sharing models: Subnets distribute earnings (e.g., AI service fees) to alpha holders.

Governance power: Holding alpha gives voting rights on emissions, upgrades, and network decisions.

Liquidity locks: Some subnets will lock miner rewards for 6-12 months, stopping early dumps.

Enterprise deals: The best subnets will integrate with real businesses, making their AI actually useful.

Longevity incentives: The longer you hold, the more you get rewarded, rewarding true believers.