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# Introduction

Welcome! This guide will walk you through the basics of our marketplace—how it operates, what it includes, and how to list your machine.

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### 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.<br>

### 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**](https://blocx.gitbook.io/blocx./gridbox/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:

1. **Direct Payments**\
   When your machine is rented, you receive payment directly from the renter.
2. **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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