Problem Statement

Underutilized Compute & Bandwidth

Every day, trillions of CPU cycles and vast amounts of internet bandwidth remain idle across the globe. From personal laptops and outdated mining rigs to office workstations and household broadband connections, most devices operate at only a fraction of their full capacity.

This underutilized infrastructure represents an enormous pool of untapped computing power that, if aggregated effectively, could serve critical workloads. Unfortunately, current centralized systems offer no viable means for individuals to monetize or contribute their excess resources. As a result, valuable computational potential is left dormant.

Expensive Cloud Infrastructure

Accessing high-performance computing—especially GPU acceleration and reliable bandwidth—through traditional cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud comes at a steep cost. These platforms charge premium fees for scalability, low latency, and uptime, often with rigid subscription models and complex pricing structures.

This cost barrier disproportionately affects independent developers, small businesses, and early-stage AI startups that need access to scalable compute for model training or testing. The high expense of centralized cloud computing stifles innovation, slows iteration, and limits broader participation in AI development and other compute-intensive tasks.

Single Points of Failure in Centralized Systems

Centralized infrastructure depends on a limited number of data centers. When these go offline due to outages, attacks, or censorship, entire services can crash—causing downtime, data loss, or user disruption. Real-time applications like AI, gaming, and trading are especially vulnerable. Moreover, centralization creates a bigger target for cyberattacks and surveillance, concentrating risk in a few locations.

Environmental Waste & Inefficiency

Cloud data centers consume huge amounts of electricity and rely heavily on energy-intensive cooling systems, contributing to carbon emissions and climate change. At the same time, functional hardware is often discarded prematurely, adding to the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste). A more sustainable approach is needed—one that reuses idle devices and minimizes environmental impact.