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我们大多数人在 ChatGPT 中输入内容时都不会三思而后行。我们从几秒钟内期待得到“我附近的泰国菜”的结果，到同样快速地得到为期两周的泰国美食之旅的行程。最终用户体验感觉并没有太大不同。但从能源角度来看，很多事情已经发生了变化。
据报道，ChatGPT 搜索消耗的电量是 Google 搜索查询的十倍。由于当前的能源基础设施已经接近极限，GenAI 行业担心数据中心超载并重新使用不可再生能源。就连 Open AI 的 Sam Altman 也呼吁使用清洁能源来解决迫在眉睫的 GenAI 计算危机。
这篇专栏文章是 CoinDesk 新推出的 DePIN Vertical 的一部分，涵盖了去中心化物理基础设施的新兴行业。
去中心化计算网络为 GenAI 能源问题提供了一个有希望的答案。利用 DePIN 将促进技术发展，使强大资源的访问民主化，并吸引更多用户加入 web3。谁说加密货币不能是绿色的？
DePIN 的能源潜力
推动 GenAI 爆炸式增长的解决方案很可能就在您的家庭办公室中。分散式网络可以利用由计算机和笔记本电脑操作的边缘节点的功能。如果计算机满足最低硬件要求，用户可以在几分钟内设置节点操作仪表板。然后，网络使用未开发的 GPU 在后台运行计算任务。分散式边缘计算还可以帮助更有效地平衡计算负载。通过在更靠近源头的地方处理数据，边缘 AI 可以减少延迟并提高效率。
DePIN 计算网络不仅提供新的电源，还奖励电力供应商。例如，在 Theta，EdgeCloud 节点运营商通过完成计算作业获得 TFUEL 或 TNT-20 代币。他们可以进一步质押这些代币，以帮助管理和保护 EdgeCloud 客户端的区块链。它类似于 NEAR 为区块链项目提供的云计算或为 dapps 提供的 Flux。参与者收到代币以将其资源借给网络。
去中心化计算网络呈现出双赢局面。节点运营商可以将他们的奖励代币兑换成其他资产，而 GenAI 应用程序可以利用其必要的能量。通过诱人的奖励，DePIN 还有效降低了进入 web3 的门槛。正如无数空投向我们展示的那样，奖励是一种鼓励更多用户探索并为整个生态系统做出贡献的简单方法。
可持续发展
Environmentalists will tell you that re-using existing resources is one of the most beneficial climate actions you can take. DePIN protocols apply this idea to computing networks by providing new utility to underutilized hardware. Very few home computers are running at full power 24/7. DePIN repurposes their CPU/GPU and, in turn, reduces the need to manufacture new devices. This approach maximizes available resources while enhancing network efficiency. While the total energy usage might increase due to the higher availability of GPUs, the decentralized model ensures that this energy is used sustainably.
Despite its potential, skepticism from the general public during the DePIN rollout is practically a given. The industry has a lot of work to do before it can prove it’s matured past FTX-level disasters. Environmental concerns around mining are still popular arguments against cryptocurrencies. This means DePIN use cases that protect the climate are incredibly valuable. DePIN providing green solutions for our favorite AI tools is even better. It’s another proof point for DePIN being a solid path toward mainstream adoption.
Democratizing GenAI access
It’s not just an energy question. Access to high-performance GPUs has traditionally been limited to large enterprises. Cloud providers are expensive, and their packages often don't match small business needs. This exclusivity has prevented smaller institutions from leveraging advanced AI tools. It’s a repeat of an all-too-common technology phenomenon – financial barriers ensure those with capital stay in power. GenAI can support breakthroughs from new rare disease treatments to completing crypto transactions. These must not be limited to just a few actors.
Thankfully, DePIN democratizes GPU access by making it affordable and accessible to a broader audience. Universities, startups, and independent researchers can now harness the power of AI without financial concerns. This mission aligns with one of the blockchain community’s main goals of financial inclusion and connecting more people to digital assets.
It also speaks to the power of moving away from centralized providers. Unfortunately, the crypto industry is intimately familiar with the dangerous impact of a single bad actor. Providing more institutions with access to decentralized GPUs prevents an overreliance on a single data center or AI company. If AI penetrates our lives the way experts predict, it’s imperative that no single company has too much say in what this looks like.
The future of DePIN and GenAI
This year’s DePIN summer is also an AI summer. As hundreds of thousands flock to warm destinations with cold drinks, they’ve likely already been aware of AI’s influence. Maybe they had facial recognition at their boarding gate, or perhaps ChatGPT helped them find their dream resort. Behind the scenes, these applications were gathering vast amounts of energy to make our lives easier.
许多人没有意识到，DePIN 应用也将迅速涌现。我们将获得更多机会将我们的资源货币化，无论是 CPU、GPU 还是 GPS 历史。这些发展没有理由必须相互冲突。事实上，它们应该齐头并进。DePIN 可以帮助确保 AI 开发节能且环保。在 AI 时代，GPU 是新的石油，我们应该这样对待它。
注意：本专栏中表达的观点为作者的观点，并不一定反映 CoinDesk, Inc. 或其所有者和附属公司的观点。
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