Acurast and Nodle Launch Open Node: DeepSeek Powered Smartphone AI Clusters

Acurast is excited to announce its integration with the Open Node Project (ON), an open-source initiative developed in collaboration with Nodle.

This initiative empowers individuals to build decentralized AI clusters using repurposed smartphones, enhancing self-sovereign computing and decentralized infrastructure (DePIN).

Smartphone-Powered AI Compute

With Open Node, Acurast enables developers to transform old smartphones into AI compute nodes. By leveraging ARM processors, Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), and open-source tooling, anyone can deploy large language models (LLMs) like DeepSeek AI efficiently.

How to Deploy an Acurast AI Cluster:

• Gather smartphones with ARM processors and TEE.
• Connect to power, a USB hub, and a network.
• Install the Acurast app from GitHub, enable USB debugging, and register each device.
• Deploy AI models and monitor performance via the Acurast Dashboard.

See DeepSeek AI running on an Acurast smartphone cluster: Video

Why This Matters?

Decentralized Compute: Acurast provides a truly decentralized, scalable, and secure compute network powered by smartphones.

Cost-Effective AI: Utilizing widely available hardware, Acurast democratizes access to AI compute.

Self-Sovereign Infrastructure: Eliminating reliance on centralized servers, Open Node fosters digital sovereignty.

Acurast continues to push the boundaries of decentralized computing, ensuring developers and users can harness the power of mobile-driven AI clusters.

To start building with Acurast, visit: GitHub Repository

About Acurast

Acurast is a truly decentralized, scalable, and secure compute network powered by smartphones, driving a mobile-powered disruption for decentralized, confidential, and accessible compute. Acurast redefines decentralized compute from the ground up — starting with smartphones, which are the most battle-tested devices worldwide, trusted by billions. With built-in TEEs and top-tier HSMs, they surpass traditional servers in security.

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