Project spotlight: @Gradient_HQ – building the open platform for the $13B Edge Compute market on @solana

Over the past decade, cloud computing has reshaped our digital world, powering innovations that touch billions of lives.

But as Web2 giants tighten their grip on cloud infrastructure, one important question keeps coming up:

Who will democratize the future of compute?

Inspired by gradient descent in machine learning, Gradient Network is methodically optimizing the path toward edge compute that's open for all.

And the numbers speak for themselves:

• 950,000+ verified users
• 230+ countries and regions covered
• 200M+ successful node connections
• 520,000+ socials followers

What is Gradient Network exactly?

Gradient Network is a decentralized edge compute platform built on @solana that connects, abstracts, and utilizes distributed computational resources worldwide.

As co-founder @yuangaoyg puts it:

"Gradient Network is the attempt to implement our vision of what future compute would be like from the ground up. We strongly believe compute should be inclusive, accessible, and affordable for all, and the transformation will begin from the edge."

Why this matters?

As we enter an AI-driven era, applications need:

• Lower latency
• Reduced costs
• Enhanced privacy
• Geographic optimization
• Better bandwidth efficiency

Gradient Network delivers on all these fronts through its phased approach:

→ Phase 1: Pervasive Connectivity – building a peer-to-peer edge compute network that outperforms traditional client-server models in performance, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.

→ Phase 2: Homogenized Computation – abstracting heterogeneous compute resources into a unified compute layer, delivering unparalleled availability.

→ Phase 3: Adaptive Orchestration – dynamic orchestration of various compute demands, from content delivery to AI inferencing.

Sentry Nodes: The Foundation

At the heart of Gradient's vision lies a simple yet powerful browser extension – Sentry Node.

Through ephemeral peer-to-peer connections called "Taps" these nodes map a living global network that grows with every connection.

What makes Sentry Nodes special:

• Privacy-first design
• Ultra-lightweight (<1MB monthly data usage)
• Seamless browser integration
• Efficient P2P connections
• Real-time network mapping
• Built-in reward system

The brilliance is in the simplicity – users install a browser extension, and their devices become part of a growing global network that's already generated over 200M successful connections across 230+ regions.

And participation pays off.

The comprehensive reward system includes:

• Network rewards for uptime and connectivity
• Referral bonuses for growing the network
• Status boosts for active participation
• Achievement-based incentives

And this is just the beginning.

The Road Ahead

With a rapidly growing user base and strong institutional backing from giants like @multicoincap, @PanteraCapital, and @sequoia (HongShan), Gradient Network is positioned to reshape the future of compute infrastructure.

As the platform evolves, it's not just building technology – it's creating an ecosystem where compute is:

• Inclusive
• Accessible
• Affordable
• Decentralized

That's the promise of Gradient Network – making edge compute accessible to all, one node at a time.