# Distributed Computing Resource Infrastructure

Akashic leverages its decentralized network to provide **distributed computing power**, supporting resource-intensive applications like AI, big data analytics, and scientific simulations.

* **Why Akashic?**
  * The Akashic network’s **scalability and low-cost transaction model** make it an ideal platform for sharing and monetizing idle computing resources.
  * Validators and users can contribute excess computational power, earning AKC tokens in return, while dApps benefit from affordable and scalable resources.
* **Applications on Akashic Chain:**
  * **Decentralized Cloud Services**: Akashic acts as a decentralized alternative to centralized cloud providers, offering cost-effective storage and processing solutions.
  * **AI and Data Science**: Researchers and businesses can use Akashic to access the computing resources needed for data-intensive AI model training.
