October 29th, 2025

Kaiko is proud to announce the launch of the Kaiko Safello Staked Bittensor Index (KSSTAO), powering the new Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP (Ticker: STAO).

Kaiko is proud to announce its role in the launch of the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP (Ticker: STAO), which tracks the Kaiko Safello Staked Bittensor Index (KSSTAO Index). 

The ETP, launched by Safello in collaboration with Deutsche Digital Assets, is now live and is planned to begin trading on SIX Swiss Exchange on 19th November.. As a total return exchange-traded product, STAO provides investors with exposure to Bittensor (TAO) price movements plus staking rewards, all accumulated in the product’s NAV.

The Kaiko Safello Staked Bittensor Index serves as the underlying benchmark for this innovative product, demonstrating Kaiko’s continued leadership in providing institutional-grade index solutions for the evolving digital asset ecosystem, particularly at the intersection of decentralized technology and artificial intelligence.

“Kaiko’s data and indexing expertise play an important role in bringing this product to life. By powering the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP with the Kaiko Safello Staked Bittensor Index, we ensure that investors gain transparent and accurate exposure to the Bittensor ecosystem,” added Emelie Moritz, CEO at Safello.

Read the full announcement here.