Theta unlocks EdgeCloud for Android Mobile Users
Back during the Pandemic lockdown I was introduced to Theta network, and one my key factors for going all in was the Theta partnerships with Google and Samsung. I thought about all the Samsung Smart TVs running a Theta edge node and it turns out with my line of thinking I missed the largest chunk of the Theta ecosystem...
What did Theta unleash?
First a question, how many Blockchains could scale from 30,000 Edge nodes to 3.9B devices without missing a beat? Well, that is what Theta accomplished last week by making a Theta Edge node client that runs on Android OS. There are 3.9B android devices globally. Now all will have the potential to earn TFUEL.
Theta Mobile Client Requirements - only 3, but should pause for consideration!
- WiFi
- Mobile phoneplugged in
- Edge Node app will need to be open while you have jobs in process.
- So Theta has expectations that you will run the media agent while you are sleeping. So, assuming an 8-hour sleep window and using Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) weights. your TFUEL earnings will be based upon those criteria.
Theta Mobile Client Restrictions
- Only on 2020 and newer devices
- Only Mobile devices initially, Android TV devices are coming in the future
Where to find the Theta Mobile Edge Node?
Find it the Google Play Store
Theta Mobile Edge Node Resources:
Edge Node FAQ
What is Theta offering in terms of Reward?
Android users that run an Edge Node will earn TFUEL for sharing their compute power. At the time of this writing TFUEL is trading just under $0.06. Knowing TFUEL transactions cost 0.03 and your earning will vary upon multiple factors you will have to decide IF running this Edge node is worth it for you.
Summary
Kudos to the Theta team which, implemented a video object detection AI model (VOD_AI) that runs on consumer grade Android mobile devices, delivering true computation at the edge and enabling unparalleled scalability and reach. True this will happen with initial restrictions but I see the mobile client evolving overtime just as the Desktop client has evolved. Help spread the word while making Theta even stronger!
Credit - Blog post pic belongs to Theta and all rights remain
Disclaimer - I am not an employee nor an agent of Theta, although it sounds super exciting!