Decentralized Cloud Resource Rental (zkDePIN Layer)

Decentralized Cloud Resource Rental (zkDePIN Layer)

Overview

The Decentralized Cloud Resource Rental Layer also called zkDePIN (Zero-Knowledge Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) transforms idle computational and storage resources into a distributed privacy cloud.

This allows anyone to rent, lease, or contribute computing resources to zkShine’s infrastructure and earn $ZKSHN rewards, while powering the network’s zkProof, VPN, and AI workloads.

Core Components

• Compute Pool Contributors share CPU/GPU power for zk proof generation and AI tasks. Each compute contribution is measured and verified via ZK proofs.

• Storage Pool Encrypted storage nodes host zkVault and messaging data. Files are sharded and distributed for security and redundancy.

• Bandwidth Pool (VPN Layer) Users share excess network bandwidth for zkVPN routing, providing decentralized connectivity for RPC endpoints.

Incentive Model

• Contributors register their node via zkDAO.

• Proof-of-Resource protocol measures usage (compute cycles, bandwidth, uptime).

• Rewards are distributed periodically in $ZKSHN tokens.

Benefits

• Creates a fully decentralized privacy cloud

• Eliminates dependency on centralized providers (AWS, GCP)

• Strengthens zkShine’s resilience and scalability

• Opens earning opportunities for Solana node operators