What is OpenGPU

OpenGPU Network is a decentralized, blockchain-based computing network that connects GPU providers and clients worldwide.

The Current Landscape of AI Compute

Demand for GPU compute is surging while supply remains concentrated. Centralized infrastructure brings inherent tradeoffs: controlled access, opaque pricing, and approval processes. Meanwhile, significant GPU capacity remains underutilized globally—in data centers, enterprises, and individual machines.

OpenGPU connects this fragmented supply with growing demand.

The OpenGPU Approach

OpenGPU creates an open task marketplace where:

• Clients publish computational tasks with transparent pricing

• Providers compete to execute tasks and earn rewards

• Smart contracts handle coordination, payments, and trust automatically

• $OGPU is the native currency for all network operations

No gatekeepers. No approval processes. Real-time market pricing.

Core Components

Component	Purpose
OpenGPU Blockchain	L1 EVM-compatible chain for settlement and security
OpenGPU Protocol	Smart contracts governing the task marketplace
Applications	Client App, Provider Suite, SDK, Management dApp

How It Fits Together

Clients                     Providers
   │                            │
   │ publish tasks              │ execute tasks
   ▼                            ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│         OpenGPU Protocol            │
│    (Sources, Tasks, Payments)       │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│         OpenGPU Blockchain          │
│      (Settlement, Security)         │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

See Ecosystem Overview for the full picture.