io.net(IO)

Overview

io.net (IO) is a decentralized computing network that aggregates idle GPU and CPU resources so machine learning engineers can access distributed clusters on demand. Supply comes from multiple sources, including independent data centers, crypto miners, and individually owned hardware, which are pooled into clusters that users can rent for training and inference workloads.

The network operates on the Solana blockchain, and its native token IO is used to pay for compute resources and to reward suppliers who contribute hardware. The project positions itself as an alternative to centralized cloud providers, though actual performance and availability depend on the scale and condition of the hardware participating in the network at any given time.