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Server owners sell their computing time with just the click of a button
Clients input their preferences to be matched with a computer that best fits their needs at a minimum price

DeCloud

Introduction

At DeCloud, we recognized a glaring disparity - there are over four times as many new personal computers sold each year as there are infants born. In essence, that's four PCs for every new life, yet countless computational units sit idle, unused, and untapped in our homes.

The question we asked ourselves was, "What if we could unlock this dormant potential and make it accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial standing?" And thus, DeCloud was born. Our mission: to decentralize computing power, fostering diversity by ensuring that it's affordable and accessible to all. By connecting unused computational units into a powerful network of servers, we redefine the very concept of computing.

Tech Stack

DeCloud relies on a robust tech stack to transform this vision into reality:

Python: As our foundational language, Python drives efficient, secure resource management.
Requests Library: It connects us to the proxy node, facilitating seamless communication between clients and servers.
Kivy Library (GUI): Kivy provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making registration, login, and service management a breeze.
Docker Library: Connecting us to the Docker engine, this library facilitates the loading and management of Docker files.
Docker Engine (Docker Desktop for Windows): Docker ensures secure execution of clients' Docker files and efficient containerization.
Taipy Library: Taipy enables seamless interaction with clients and servers, enhancing the capabilities of our proxy node.
Flask Library: Flask plays a vital role in smooth client-server communication, making the DeCloud ecosystem a cohesive and reliable network.

Summary of Our Product

At its core, DeCloud is a game-changer for computing, offering a solution that empowers diversity and sustainability in technology. Our project is not just about technology; it's about revolutionizing access to it.

Server Component: Our Server component creates a marketplace where individuals can rent their unused computational units, ensuring high-powered servers are available at a fraction of the cost. This promotes diversity by providing everyone with access to reliable hosting services, regardless of their financial resources.
Proxy: The Proxy serves as the bridge, ensuring secure and efficient Docker file transfer while enhancing privacy through anonymization. This aspect is crucial for security and sustainability.
Client Application: Our Client application simplifies the renting process, making it user-friendly and accessible to a wide range of users, irrespective of their technical expertise.

DeCloud also addresses sustainability by optimizing the use of existing computational resources, reducing energy consumption and electronic waste. It fosters community collaboration, creating a sense of shared responsibility towards eco-conscious computing practices.

In a rapidly changing digital world, DeCloud offers a sustainable and inclusive solution to the challenge of access to computational power. It allows individuals from all backgrounds to leverage technology without compromise, while also contributing to a more sustainable digital future. We believe DeCloud is a testament to what can be achieved when diversity and sustainability are at the heart of tech innovation.