Validator helper runtime checks after a bittensor 10 update
This note is for teams running a validator helper after a bittensor 10 package refresh. It concentrates on the early runtime layer: making sure the process boots on the intended interpreter, dependency resolution stops failing, and a basic smoke test confirms that the job still starts cleanly.
Interpreter policy before deeper debugging
One recurring failure mode is a setup where Python 3.9 install rejects the environment after the SDK bump. Before reviewing adapter code or job wiring, lock the supported interpreter range and rebuild the environment from scratch so the helper is evaluated against the same baseline everywhere.
What to verify first
- Package installation succeeds on the team-approved interpreter.
- The helper starts without import-time failures.
- A lightweight smoke test reaches the first operational checkpoint.
- Service logs reflect the expected runtime and dependency set.
Why this page stays narrow
This page is deliberately limited to environment policy and startup checks. Once installation and launch behavior are stable, teams usually continue with more focused compatibility notes elsewhere instead of extending this runtime checklist into a wider service migration document.