Akash Network Decentralized Cloud
Decentralized cloud marketplace where independent providers bid to run Docker containers and GPU workloads.
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Akash Network key facts
| Category | Decentralized compute |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, CLI, API |
| Free plan | Trial: $1 in free credits, no card, 30 days; 24-hour limit per deployment |
| Token | AKT (staking, governance, gas); ACT is a USD-pegged compute credit |
| Open source | Apache 2.0 |
What is Akash Network?
Akash Network is a decentralized cloud computing marketplace: you describe resources in a YAML file, independent providers bid, and your container runs under a lease. Its docs claim up to 85% lower cost than traditional clouds and list providers in 85+ countries. AKT is used for staking, governance and gas; deployments are funded with ACT, a USD-pegged compute credit.
Akash Network usage
From DefiLlama (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
Akash Network pros and cons
- Trial with $1 in credits, no card required, for 30 days
- Runs anything packaged as a Docker container, including GPU workloads
- Node software is open source under Apache 2.0
- Trial deployments stop after 24 hours each
- Permissionless use requires a Keplr wallet and funding with ACT or AKT
- Prices are set by provider bids, so there is no fixed rate card
Akash Network FAQ
What is Akash Network?
Akash Network is a decentralized cloud computing marketplace: you describe resources in a YAML file, independent providers bid, and your container runs under a lease. Its docs claim up to 85% lower cost than traditional clouds and list providers in 85+ countries. AKT is used for staking, governance and gas; deployments are funded with ACT, a USD-pegged compute credit.
How much do users pay Akash Network in fees?
$300,081 over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Akash Network: official site, Akash: What is Akash Network?, Akash: GitHub akash-network/node. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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