fix

Author: jbonilla-tao

neurons/validator.py

@@ -106,13 +106,6 @@ def __init__(self):
         # Wallet holds cryptographic information, ensuring secure transactions and communication.
         # Activating Bittensor's logging with the set configurations.
         bt.logging(config=self.config, logging_dir=self.config.full_path)
-        bt.logging.info(
-            f"Running validator for subnet: {self.config.netuid} with autosync set to: {self.auto_sync} "
-            f"on network: {self.config.subtensor.chain_endpoint} with config:"
-        )
-
-        # This logs the active configuration to the specified logging directory for review.
-        bt.logging.info(self.config)
 
         # Initialize Bittensor miner objects
         # These classes are vital to interact and function within the Bittensor network.
@@ -132,6 +125,14 @@ def __init__(self):
         # Auto-sync disabled for mothership (it's the source of truth)
         self.auto_sync = getattr(self.config, 'autosync', False) and not self.is_mothership
 
+        bt.logging.info(
+            f"Running validator for subnet: {self.config.netuid} with autosync set to: {self.auto_sync} "
+            f"on network: {self.config.subtensor.chain_endpoint} with config:"
+        )
+
+        # This logs the active configuration to the specified logging directory for review.
+        bt.logging.info(self.config)
+
         # Initialize Slack notifier for error reporting
         # Created before LivePriceFetcher so it can be passed for crash notifications
         self.slack_notifier = SlackNotifier(
@@ -239,6 +240,9 @@ def __init__(self):
             )
             exit()
 
+        # Get subtensor from subtensor_ops_manager before calling parent init
+        self.subtensor = self.subtensor_ops_manager.get_subtensor()
+
         # Build and link vali functions to the axon.
         # The axon handles request processing, allowing validators to send this process requests.
         # ValidatorBase creates its own clients internally (forward compatibility):