Rent your spare computer to the Golem network
Golem providers sell unused CPU to people who need compute and get paid in GLM, usually over Polygon.
- 45 minutes
- 4 steps
- Free; your electricity
- hard
That old Linux box in the cupboard can sell its spare CPU to strangers who need it.
Chapter 1 · The wall
The wall you hit
An old Linux box sits idle. It can sell its spare power.
Chapter 2 · The power
What changes now
Golem providers sell unused CPU to people who need compute and get paid in GLM, usually over Polygon.
Chapter 3 · Do it
Do it yourself
- 45 min
- Free; your electricity
- hard
Chapter 4 · Prove it
Prove it worked
Your node shows as online and has completed a task.
Chapter 5 · Next star
Your next star
- Earn · 5 min · FreeLet a DePIN network use your spare internetGrass runs as a browser extension or desktop app and routes public web data requests through your unused bandwidth for AI companies, giving you points toward network rewards.Go to this star →
- Earn · 15 min · FreeHelp train robots and get points for itBitRobot rewards points called Bolts for robotics work across subnets, such as teleoperating robots in simulation.Go to this star →
Chapter 6 · Build
Build what is missing
A setup image that turns any old laptop into a Golem node in one boot.
Who could build it Owners of old PCs who are not Linux experts.
Questions
How long does it take to rent your spare computer to the Golem network?
About 45 minutes, in 4 steps. The first step is: Install Linux on the machine if it has none.
What does it cost?
Free; your electricity. Start with the free parts, and never put in more than you can afford to lose.
Do I need to be technical?
It is rated hard. Golem providers sell unused CPU to people who need compute and get paid in GLM, usually over Polygon.
How do I know it worked?
Your node shows as online and has completed a task.