Acurast = Smartphone-based compute network leveraging consumer mobile devices' built-in TEEs and HSMs
Competitive advantages:
• Massive potential node base: Billions of smartphones globally vs. limited server infrastructure
• Lower barrier to entry: Anyone with a smartphone can participate
• Geographic distribution: Natural global distribution of mobile devices
• Cost efficiency Utilizes idle smartphone compute power
• Hardware security: Built-in TEEs/HSMs in modern smartphones
Competitive disadvantages:
• Performance limitations: Smartphones less powerful than dedicated servers
• Reliability concerns: Mobile devices may go offline, battery issues
• Network stability: Consumer devices less reliable than data center infrastructure
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Acurast = Smartphone-based compute network leveraging consumer mobile devices' built-in TEEs and HSMs
Competitive advantages:
• Massive potential node base: Billions of smartphones globally vs. limited server infrastructure
• Lower barrier to entry: Anyone with a smartphone can participate
• Geographic distribution: Natural global distribution of mobile devices
• Cost efficiency Utilizes idle smartphone compute power
• Hardware security: Built-in TEEs/HSMs in modern smartphones
Competitive disadvantages:
• Performance limitations: Smartphones less powerful than dedicated servers
• Reliability concerns: Mobile devices may go offline, battery issues
• Network stability: Consumer devices less reliable than data center infrastructure
Are you watching @Acurast?