Gradient Network Enters Open Beta, it started today, so finally for once we are early!
What is Gradient Network? (From their blog)
Over the past decade, cloud computing has profoundly reshaped the world, consolidating power in the hands of big tech companies. As we approach an AI-driven future, the risk of centralization looms larger. Now is the time to reconsider the trajectory of global compute infrastructure and explore how we can all play a role in building a more open system.
Our vision is to make compute inclusive, accessible, and affordable for all. We strongly believe that edge compute will lead the way in this transformation. We've identified AI inference, content delivery, and serverless functions as the verticals with high potential, poised to shape the future of compute consumption.
"Gradient " draws inspiration from "Gradient Descent" in machine learning. reflecting our phased approach to realizing the future of ubiquitous compute:
- Pervasive Connectivity
- Homogenized Computation
- Adaptive Orchestration
Pervasive connectivity is the cornerstone of our vision towards a decentralized compute infrastructure. By enabling direct communication, we eliminate intermediaries, enhancing system performance/robustness and safeguarding data privacy.
Our initial product, #GradientSentry, marks the first step toward the vision. It will help map global connectivity and play an important role in ensuring the liveness of computational resources. The product #GradientSentry is now in Open Beta—join here.
To join all you have to do is download the extension called Sentry Node.
What's a Sentry Node? (From their blog)
Sentry Nodes set the stage for Pervasive Connectivity – the first phase towards realizing our vision. By design, they are privacy-preserving, lightweight (<1MB data usage per month), and function efficiently with intermittent liveliness. They map global connectivity and play an important role in ensuring the liveness of computational resources.
With Sentry Nodes, you become a crucial part of a pervasive connectivity layer—the cornerstone of our vision towards an open ubiquitous compute infrastructure.
What's next after downloading?
You'll start earning points (of course) that at launch will be converted in their token!
You earn points for:
- Network Rewards (depending on your uptime etc.)
- Referral Bonuses
- Account Boosts (completing some tasks, like linking discord etc.)
The app is free to use, and it runs on the background (similar to Grass).
They are backed by Sequoia Capital, Multicoin Capital and Pantera Capital, and they raised 10M dollars so far.
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