Author: Biteye Core Contributor Anci
Editor: Biteye Core Contributor Denise
One computer, three minutes to set up, no gas fees. Recently, projects focusing on "lightweight nodes/power sharing" have been emerging. After Grass, we tested 10 representative cases. ????
01. DAWN, raised $35.5 million, testnet
DAWN (Decentralized Autonomous Wireless Network) is a DePIN project based on Solana that allows users to participate in the network by sharing or selling excess internet bandwidth and earn rewards through a reward mechanism.
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Participation Method: Become a DAWN validator
02. Orochi Network, raised $12 million, mainnet launched
Orochi Network is a verifiable data layer based on ZKPs, with the core goal of providing a secure, scalable, and verifiable data processing pipeline for Web3 applications (such as AI/ML models, dApps, and smart contracts), ensuring data privacy and integrity, applicable in fields like gaming, DeFi, IoT, and AI.
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Participation Method: Join the ONProver event
03. Gradient, raised $10 million, testnet
Gradient Network is a decentralized edge computing network on Solana. It provides a peer-to-peer network protocol that supports AI inference, content distribution, and serverless functions, emphasizing user privacy, transparency, and decentralized control.
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Participation Method: Run a Gradient Sentry Node
04. Bless, raised $8 million, testnet
Bless Network aims to integrate idle computing resources from everyday devices to build a globally shared decentralized computing network, providing low-latency, low-cost computing power for AI, machine learning, and data-intensive applications.
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Participation Method: Run a Bless Node
05. Datagram Network, raised $4 million, testnet
DGram Network is a Layer 1 project aimed at providing computing, storage, and bandwidth resources through community contributions, achieving high-speed data transmission via Hyperfabric technology, and optimizing network performance with AI. It specifically targets high-performance applications such as AI-optimized routing, video conferencing, gaming, and telecommunications.
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Participation Method: Run an ALPHA testnet node
06. Teneo Protocol, raised $3 million, testnet
Teneo Protocol aims to build a decentralized, community-driven AI Agent network, where these AI Agents collect real-time public data from social media (such as X, Reddit, etc.) and the open web, converting it into structured datasets for AI training.
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Participation Method: Run a Teneo community node on the testnet
07. ARO Network, raised $2.1 million, Previewnet launched
ARO Network aims to utilize idle bandwidth and computing resources from global users to build an efficient, low-latency decentralized edge network to support edge computing and AI workloads, emphasizing low latency and high efficiency. Currently in the Previewnet stage, it is expected to launch the testnet in Q4 2025.
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Participation Method: Run an ARO Node
08. OptimAI Network, funding and network undisclosed
OptimAI Network is a decentralized data layer incubated by YZi Labs, similar to Grass and Teneo, which collects and verifies high-quality, diverse datasets for training AI models through community-contributed computing resources, bandwidth, and feedback.
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Participation Method: Run an OptimAI Node.
09. Dreamcash, funding and network undisclosed
Dreamcash is a recently popular DEX on Hyperliquid, aiming to lower the interaction threshold of DeFi through AI-driven market analysis and automated yield strategies, helping both novice and experienced investors easily participate in the digital asset market.
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Participation Method: The product is currently in private testing; you can download the mobile app, which has an automatic timer calculating the waiting time on the waitlist. The longer you wait, the more points you earn.
10. Nebulai, funding and network undisclosed
Nebulai is a decentralized AI computing network that aims to connect global computing resources (such as CPU, GPU, storage, and bandwidth) through blockchain, forming a permissionless, efficient, and censorship-resistant platform for executing AI workloads.
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Participation Method: Join the computing network.
Specific Operation: Go to the Open Compute webpage, link your wallet, and toggle the switch on the webpage to run and earn $NEB incentives.
Webpage link: https://nebulai.network/opencompute
These are the 10 projects, easy to operate and zero cost. If you find this useful, feel free to like, share, and leave comments to share your discoveries!
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