Akash

Introduction

The Akash Network is a decentralized cloud computing platform designed to provide affordable, flexible, and permissionless access to computing resources. It operates as a blockchain-based marketplace where users can buy and sell compute power, making it an alternative to traditional centralized cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Key Features of Akash Network:

1. Decentralized Cloud Marketplace:

   • Akash connects buyers (developers needing cloud services) with sellers (data centers or individuals offering spare compute resources).

   • Prices are determined through an open bidding process, enabling cost savings.

2. High Scalability and Flexibility:

   • Developers can deploy and manage cloud applications with ease using Kubernetes-compatible deployment models.

3. Open and Permissionless:

   • Anyone can participate as a provider or user without requiring approvals from centralized authorities.

4. Blockchain-Powered Security:

   • The Akash Network uses its native blockchain to manage transactions, ensuring transparency and trust.

5. Cost-Effectiveness:

   • By leveraging underutilized computing resources, Akash offers cloud services at significantly lower prices compared to traditional providers.

6. AKT Token:

   • The native cryptocurrency AKT is used for transactions, staking, and governance within the ecosystem.

The Akash Network is particularly suited for developers and organizations looking to reduce cloud computing costs while benefiting from a decentralized, censorship-resistant infrastructure.

Forbole is also one of the Akash Validators.

How to Interact

1. Get your API Key from Forbole's RPC.

1. Test the query as follow:

curl https://rpc-mainnet-akash-fullnode.forbole.com/abci_info \
  -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "apikey: {apiKey}" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"abci_info"}'

Response Example

{
    "jsonrpc": "2.0",
    "id": -1,
    "result": {
        "response": {
            "data": "akash",
            "version": "v0.36.0",
            "last_block_height": "19206944",
            "last_block_app_hash": "BVPbg2jdS3N6tLZ57Zb2lNbHnhDE3UBCVGe0QbT9uEc="
        }
    }
}