ℹ️Introduction
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Welcome! This guide will walk you through the basics of our marketplace—how it operates, what it includes, and how to list your machine.
Introduction
GRIDBOX is your gateway to the future of decentralized computing. Whether you're looking to monetize idle hardware or access powerful machines for demanding tasks, GRIDBOX makes peer-to-peer computing simple, secure, and rewarding. Available both as a standalone desktop application and through a web-based platform, GRIDBOX is designed to be intuitive, scalable, and open to everyone.
What Is GRIDBOX
GRIDBOX is a decentralized computing marketplace developed by BLOCX, enabling users to rent or lend computing power in a peer-to-peer (P2P) environment. It’s built for flexibility—accessible via desktop and web—and aims to be the most convenient platform for distributed computing.
How It Works
Whether you're a provider or a renter, GRIDBOX offers two core functionalities:
List Your Computer Share your computing power and earn rewards when others rent your machine.
Rent a Computer Access high-performance machines for tasks like:
AI and machine learning
Video rendering
Crypto mining
General computing needs
Pre-configured templates available in the marketplace
Supported Systems & Hardware
GRIDBOX supports a wide range of operating systems and GPUs to ensure broad compatibility:
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
GPUs: NVIDIA, AMD, and Apple M-series
How to List Your Machine
To list your computer, head to the Add Machine section in the documentation. There, you’ll find step-by-step instructions to get started
Rewards System
GRIDBOX offers two types of rewards:
Direct Payments When your machine is rented, you receive payment directly from the renter.
Proof of Machine Rewards Inspired by Proof of Work, this system rewards machines simply for being listed. Every Monday, eligible machines receive bonus rewards from the BLOCX project.
Eligibility Criteria:
Machine must be listed for at least 7 days
Once eligible, the Rewards section unlocks and weekly bonuses begin
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