> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gradient.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gradient.network/learn-more/faq.md).

# FAQ

## General

#### **What is Gradient building?**

> Gradient is building the world’s first fully distributed AI stack — a peer-powered infrastructure where intelligence is hosted, served, and owned by the people.

#### **What makes Gradient different?**

> Instead of running models in closed datacenters, Gradient is distributing AI workloads across a global mesh of consumer devices and compatible datacenters. This reduces cost, improves resilience, and democratizes access.

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### Research

#### What has Gradient done in the field of distributed AI?

> We have released research and products on:\
> [Lattica](/the-open-intelligence-stack/lattica.md) (peer-to-peer data communication)\
> [Parallax](/the-open-intelligence-stack/parallax.md) (distributed inference) \
> [Echo](/the-open-intelligence-stack/echo.md) (distributed reinformcement learning)\
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> More work on multi-agent collaboration, self-evolving agentic systems are more are in the pipeline.

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#### Sentry Nodes

**Is the Sentry Node Open Beta still active?**

> No. The Open Beta has concluded and Sentry Nodes are no longer accumulating new Uptime or Taps rewards.\
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> The sections on Sentry Nodes within this documentation is for reference purposes only.

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### **What’s next**

> The team is constantly cooking. Stay tuned for more seamless, tangible experience, where every community member will gain direct access to the full power of distributed intelligence.

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### **Where can I get real-time updates from Gradient?**

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