Pavel Durov announced the launch of a “decentralized confidential computing network” Cocoon.
“The first user requests to artificial intelligence are processed by Cocoon with 100% confidentiality. Owners of GPU are already earning TON,” wrote the entrepreneur.
He noted that centralized computing resource providers like Amazon and Microsoft act as costly intermediaries, driving up prices and reducing privacy. Cocoon addresses both issues.
“Now we are expanding. Over the next few weeks, we will attract more GPU providers and developers. Telegram users will soon see new AI features that ensure 100% privacy,” Durov wrote.
What is Cocoon
Cocoon is a decentralized platform for AI operations on TON, according to the project’s website. It “securely connects” GPU owners, who provide computing resources, with applications that require privacy and need to run AI models.
Cocoon consists of three components:
- Client — the user pays for requests and sends them to the proxy.
- Proxy — selects the appropriate worker and forwards the request.
- Worker — executes the request on the GPU.
GPU owners can earn cryptocurrency by supporting AI operations.
“Anyone with a server equipped with a GPU can rent it out and earn money. Requests and responses remain confidential and are known only to the client,” the developers noted.
Payments are made within the TON network. The coin did not show positive dynamics following the announcement, falling along with the broader market.
Back in October, Durov introduced an AI lab in Kazakhstan as part of Telegram’s collaboration with the country’s supercomputer.