
Golem Network is an open-source decentralized platform that allows users to share and access computing power globally. By connecting providers who offer their unused computing resources with requestors who need additional computational capabilities, Golem democratizes access to digital resources. The platform operates using the GLM token for transactions, fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem that encourages innovation in decentralized computing. With a focus on AI, scientific research, and 3D rendering, Golem is positioned as a leader in the decentralized infrastructure space, continuously expanding its capabilities and user base.

Golem Network is an open-source decentralized platform that allows users to share and access computing power globally. By connecting providers who offer their unused computing resources with requestors who need additional computational capabilities, Golem democratizes access to digital resources. The platform operates using the GLM token for transactions, fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem that encourages innovation in decentralized computing. With a focus on AI, scientific research, and 3D rendering, Golem is positioned as a leader in the decentralized infrastructure space, continuously expanding its capabilities and user base.
Product: Golem Network — an open-source decentralized marketplace for sharing compute (CPU/GPU) powered by the GLM token
Headquarters: Gartenstrasse 5, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
Founders: Julian Zawistowski; Andrzej Regulski; Piotr (Piotrek "Viggith") Janiuk; Aleksandra Skrzypczak
Funding: Crowdfunding / ICO (Nov 2016) raised ~820,000 ETH (~$8.6M USD at the time)
Token: GLM is used as the medium of exchange between Providers and Requestors
Underutilized computing resources and the need for scalable, decentralized compute marketplaces.
Decentralized computing; blockchain; cloud computing
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Crowdfunding raised ~820,000 ETH (~$8.6M USD at the time); target achieved in ~29 minutes.
“Crunchbase lists Nirvana Capital and James Sowers among investors; a Crunchbase person profile shows Dean Patrick invested in Golem Factory GmbH via an ICO entry (Apr 9, 2017).”