Akash Network is a Tendermint based blockchain that’s developing the world's first decentralized open-source cloud, leveraging 85% of underutilized cloud capacity in 8.4 million data centers worldwide. Akash enables anyone with a computer to buy and sell cloud compute in a frictionless manner. In this episode, Greg Osuri, CEO of Akash Network, joins us to talk about how Akash—which means sky in Sanskrit—accelerates scale, efficiency, and price performance for DeFi, DAOs, and industries like machine learning/AI. A key highlight of this interview? Turns out, you can mine Akash with a Tesla’s unused GPU capacity while it’s charging in your garage.
About Greg:
As co-founder and CEO of Akash Network, Greg has transformed the future of cloud computing. Prior to Akash, Greg founded AngelHack, the world's largest hackathon organization with over 150,000 developers across 50 cities worldwide. A renowned open source, distributed systems, and blockchain developer and thought leader, and applied economist, Greg has helped launch multiple developer companies including Firebase, acquired by Google in 2014, while he was at AngelHack. He launched his career at IBM and later designed Kaiser Permanente's first cloud architecture. Greg is a frequently featured speaker, and was instrumental in the passing of California's first Blockchain law, providing the first expert-witness testimony at the Senate.
About Akash Network:
Akash Network, the world's first decentralized and open-source cloud, accelerates deployment, scale, efficiency, and price performance for high-growth industries like blockchain and machine learning/AI. Known as the "Airbnb for Cloud," Akash Network provides a fast, efficient, and low-cost application deployment. Developers leveraging Akash Network can access cloud computing at up to 3x less than the cost of centralized cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Utilizing containerization technology, Akash Network leverages 85% of underutilized cloud capacity in 8.4 million global data centers, enabling anyone to buy and sell cloud computing. For more information visit: https://akash.network/.