Akash Network Launches 'Homenode' for Consumer GPUs
Akash has launched early access for its Homenode, a platform that allows everyday devices to contribute to a decentralized compute network. The first phase enables users with high-end consumer GPUs, like the RTX 4090 or 5090, to provide compute power for AI and developer workloads.
- The company behind Akash Network is Overclock Labs, founded by CEO Greg Osuri and CTO Adam Bozanich in 2015, with the network's mainnet officially launching in September 2020. - Akash is a prominent project in the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) sector, which uses blockchain to build open alternatives to traditional infrastructure. In February 2025, it was reported as the highest-earning DePIN project, with $4.2 million in annual recurring revenue. - The network operates as a peer-to-peer marketplace where users needing compute power are matched with providers who have spare capacity; providers are then paid in the native AKT token. - Founder Greg Osuri has stated the project plans to move away from its own Cosmos-based blockchain to a new network that offers stronger security and deeper liquidity, calling Solana a "strong contender". - Homenode is part of a broader initiative called StarCluster, which aims to build a globally distributed AI compute network by making it simple for non-technical users to contribute hardware. - The decentralized compute space is growing, with networks positioning themselves as a cost-effective layer for AI inference and data processing workloads, which are less demanding than training large-scale AI models.
