Golem Network Compute
Peer-to-peer compute marketplace where requestors rent CPU and GPU time from providers and pay in GLM.
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Golem Network key facts
| Category | Decentralized compute |
|---|---|
| Chains | Ethereum, Polygon (GLM) |
| Platforms | CLI, SDK |
| Launched | 2018 (Brass Golem on Ethereum mainnet); crowdfund 2016 |
| Token | GLM, ERC-20 on Ethereum and Polygon |
| Company | Golem Factory GmbH, Zug, Switzerland |
| Open source | GPL-3.0 (yagna) |
What is Golem Network?
Golem Network is a peer-to-peer marketplace for computing power: requestors send tasks to provider machines and pay in GLM, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum and Polygon. Golem Factory, based in Zug, Switzerland, builds it. Brass Golem, its first implementation, launched on Ethereum mainnet in 2018 after a 2016 crowdfund.
Golem Network pros and cons
- JS and Python SDKs with quickstarts
- GLM available on both Ethereum and Polygon
- Core node (yagna) is open source under GPL-3.0
- Legacy GNT holders must migrate to GLM
- Golem VM runtime differs from Docker containers, per its own docs
Golem Network FAQ
What is Golem Network?
Golem Network is a peer-to-peer marketplace for computing power: requestors send tasks to provider machines and pay in GLM, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum and Polygon. Golem Factory, based in Zug, Switzerland, builds it. Brass Golem, its first implementation, launched on Ethereum mainnet in 2018 after a 2016 crowdfund.
Which chains does Golem Network support?
Ethereum, Polygon (GLM).
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How this page works
Sources: Golem Network: official site, Golem Network: About, Golem Network: Homepage. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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