CUDOS

CUDOS, known as "The Next Generation Cloud is a London-based software development company founded in 2019, operating in the Web3 and decentralised cloud computing sector. With a team of over 50 and a global partner ecosystem, CUDOS focuses on building infrastructure that bridges cloud computing and blockchain. The company’s core offering is the CUDOS Intercloud, a decentralised cloud platform that provides scalable, high-performance computing resources for use cases such as artificial intelligence, the Metaverse, high-performance computing, rendering, and Web3 applications.
 

CUDOS Intercloud allows users to rent and reserve GPU and CPU infrastructure using crypto wallets without traditional KYC procedures. It supports cross-chain payments using multiple Cosmos and Ethereum-based tokens, including USDC, FET (ASI), OSMO, and ATOM. All computing suppliers are required to run on renewable energy, with infrastructure deployed in distributed data centres around the world.
 

CUDOS serves as a layer 2 blockchain that provides compute oracles, enabling smart contracts to trigger off-chain computation securely via CUDOS Validator Nodes (CVNs). Developers can select how many validator nodes process each task, controlling decentralisation level, security, and cost. Each CVN stakes 2 million CUDOS tokens and earns rewards from compute jobs, cloud revenue, and staking incentives. Delegated staking is supported, allowing non-operators to contribute to the network.

The company has a strong focus on governance. Initially, governance is centralised under Cudo (CUDOS’s parent company), but it will gradually shift to decentralised control via the validator network once trust scores and usage levels are sufficient. Validator trust scores are calculated based on staking, availability, reliability, and security.

In Q4 2024, CUDOS merged with the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI), integrating its infrastructure as the decentralised compute layer for ASI’s platforms. This includes AI training environments (ASI Train), AI creation tools (ASI Create), and other decentralised AI products. As of now, CUDOS Intercloud has served over 15 million GPU hours to more than 30,000 users, providing over 20 petaflops of live compute capacity.
 

The company’s ecosystem includes partnerships with major organisations such as AMD, NVIDIA, Fetch.ai, Animoca Brands, Cosmos, and Algorand. These partnerships support use cases in cloud computing, decentralised finance, gaming, metaverse, NFTs, and blockchain infrastructure. Exchange integrations include Crypto.com, Gate.io, and Ascendex.

CUDOS offers products and services including virtual machine deployments, smart contract compute, delegated staking, and developer tools. Its current market capitalisation is approximately $44 million, with a trading price of $0.0058 per token. The platform features templates for AI workloads, smart contract deployment options, and remote access via Windows Remote Desktop and SSH. Its discount programme enables savings of up to 14% on compute usage.

CUDOS was founded in 2019 in London by Matt Hawkins, who also serves as the company’s CEO. The organisation was established with the goal of creating a decentralised cloud computing network that could connect blockchain technology with global computing infrastructure. From the beginning, CUDOS aimed to solve challenges related to centralised cloud providers, underutilised hardware, and the growing demand for computing resources across sectors like artificial intelligence, rendering, and Web3 applications.
 

The company began developing its core platform, CUDOS Intercloud, which provides access to decentralised computing power by enabling users to rent high-performance GPUs and CPUs using cryptocurrency. The platform was designed to be permissionless and did not require traditional onboarding methods such as KYC. Early development focused on creating a blockchain layer that could operate as a decentralised compute oracle, allowing smart contracts to trigger off-chain computing jobs. This function was enabled through the use of CUDOS Validator Nodes (CVNs), which run tasks, reach consensus, and return results to the originating blockchain application.
 

Each CVN was required to stake 2 million CUDOS tokens to participate and was rewarded through revenue generated by compute jobs, staking, and cloud resource consumption. The network also supported delegated staking, which allowed token holders to contribute to the network by assigning their tokens to existing validator nodes. Validator performance was measured using a trust score, based on reliability, uptime, security, and other operational metrics. While governance was initially controlled by Cudo, the parent company, plans were put in place for decentralised governance through the CVNs once the network matured.
 

CUDOS also focused on environmental responsibility by requiring all compute resources on the platform to be powered by renewable energy. Its infrastructure was deployed across distributed global data centres, supporting workload deployments with redundancy and privacy.
 

In parallel with its infrastructure growth, CUDOS built partnerships with various organisations across sectors. These included hardware providers such as AMD and NVIDIA, blockchain projects like Fetch.ai, Cosmos, and Algorand, and industry players in DeFi, metaverse, and NFT platforms. Exchange partnerships were developed with platforms such as Crypto.com, Ascendex, and Gate.io to improve token accessibility.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, CUDOS merged with the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI), combining its decentralised infrastructure with ASI’s open-source AI platforms. CUDOS Intercloud became the foundational compute layer for services such as ASI Train and ASI Create. This integration enabled the delivery of large-scale, wallet-based, privacy-preserving AI training environments supported by globally distributed GPU clusters. By that time, CUDOS Intercloud had served more than 15 million GPU hours and supported over 30,000 users.
 

The platform continued to expand its capacity, reaching over 20 petaflops of live compute power. It introduced support for bare-metal deployments, cluster-level orchestration, and containerised data centres, starting with renewable-powered locations in Sweden. Developers could deploy infrastructure using pre-built templates and pay using a wide range of tokens from Cosmos and EVM-compatible chains. No KYC was needed to use the system—users only needed a compatible wallet such as MetaMask or Keplr.
 

By 2025, CUDOS had established itself as a critical part of the decentralised cloud ecosystem. It enabled developers to deploy machine learning models, blockchain nodes, and Web3 infrastructure using virtual machines and smart contracts. Its roadmap included further upgrades to user experience, expanded currency support, new smart contract functions, and better cross-chain communication. With its infrastructure in place and integrated into ASI's broader stack, CUDOS aimed to continue supporting scalable, decentralised, and sustainable computing for AI and blockchain innovation.

CUDOS’s mission is to make high-performance cloud computing accessible, affordable, and decentralised for everyone. It provides a platform where users can access computing power without needing centralised providers or complex approvals. By using blockchain and renewable energy, CUDOS ensures that computing resources are secure, transparent, and sustainable. The platform supports developers, businesses, and researchers in running AI, blockchain, and data-heavy tasks using distributed infrastructure. CUDOS also aims to support global innovation by removing barriers to entry, encouraging open participation, and building a network that gives users full control over how and where their computing tasks are run.

CUDOS aims to create a fully decentralised, permissionless, and sustainable cloud computing infrastructure. Its vision is to support the growing global demand for computing by connecting unused or underused hardware through blockchain technology. CUDOS is building a network that allows developers, researchers, and organisations to deploy workloads across a distributed cloud powered by renewable energy. The platform focuses on accessibility, removing the need for centralised control, identity checks, or ownership limits. By offering cost-effective and secure computing resources, CUDOS plans to become a key part of the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence, Web3, and high-performance computing on a global scale.

CUDOS was selected as the decentralised compute partner for the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI), following a strategic merger in 2024. The company has formed major partnerships with global hardware leaders like AMD and NVIDIA, and with blockchain projects including Fetch.ai, Cosmos, and Algorand. CUDOS Intercloud has delivered over 15 million GPU hours and supports more than 30,000 users. Its carbon-neutral infrastructure and renewable-powered data centres have also drawn attention from climate-focused platforms and sustainability-driven organisations around the world.

CUDOS offers a range of products and services built around decentralised, high-performance cloud computing. These services are designed for developers, businesses, and organisations that need scalable computing resources for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, rendering, blockchain, and Web3 applications. All services are powered by renewable energy and do not require traditional onboarding processes such as KYC, making them accessible to users worldwide.
 

CUDOS Intercloud is the main product offered by CUDOS. It is a decentralised cloud computing platform where users can rent or reserve GPUs and CPUs on demand. This allows individuals and organisations to run computing tasks such as training AI models, deploying decentralised applications (dApps), running simulations, or processing large volumes of data. Users access the Intercloud by connecting their crypto wallet, such as MetaMask or Keplr, and can pay using various supported cryptocurrencies, including tokens from Ethereum, Polygon, Cosmos, and Fetch.ai ecosystems.
 

Through CUDOS Intercloud, users can deploy Virtual Machines (VMs) using ready-made templates optimised for different use cases. These templates are built to support AI, machine learning, blockchain nodes, or general infrastructure. After selecting a template and hardware configuration, users can launch a VM in minutes and manage it through a secure remote connection. SSH access and Windows Remote Desktop support are also available.

CUDOS Intercloud also enables smart contract-based compute jobs, where developers can request off-chain computation directly from their blockchain applications. These jobs are run through CUDOS Validator Nodes (CVNs), which are distributed across a global network. Developers choose how many validator nodes will process a task, depending on the required level of decentralisation, cost, and security.
 

The platform supports staking and delegated staking. Users who hold CUDOS tokens can stake them directly or delegate them to CVNs. In return, they receive a share of the network’s transactions and compute rewards. This system helps secure the network and encourages wider participation. Validators with higher reliability, uptime, and trust scores receive more tasks and staking support.
 

CUDOS also offers a cross-chain payment system, allowing users to pay in a wide range of cryptocurrencies. Supported tokens include USDC on Ethereum and Polygon, FET from the ASI network, ATOM, OSMO, SCRT, and others. This flexibility supports users from different blockchain communities and simplifies access to compute resources.
 

The company provides infrastructure deployment tools that make it easy to launch and manage environments globally. This includes an intuitive dashboard to monitor performance, usage, and costs. Users can deploy infrastructure in any of the platform’s distributed data centres, many of which are already live and running on renewable energy.

CUDOS is also building marketplaces and developer tools, including templates for AI models like Stable Diffusion and options to run non-virtual machine (non-VM) workloads. Future services include automated payment systems, improved UI/UX, enhanced smart contract functionality, and more integrations with blockchain ecosystems.