Meet Gradient Network
The open layer for edge compute on Solana.
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The open layer for edge compute on Solana.
Last updated
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. We strongly believe that edge compute will lead the way in this transformation.
Our vision is to make compute inclusive, accessible, and affordable for all. By building a decentralized edge compute platform where distributed, heterogeneous, and underutilized computational resources around the world can be connected, abstracted, and utilized, we aim to empower the most innovative edge compute use cases including content delivery, serverless compute, AI inference, and 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 #GradientSentry is now in Open Beta – join on gradient.network.
