Decentralised Computing with NuNet, Demo

Summary

In this engaging discussion, Kabir from NewNet introduces a demo of their innovative platform at the Rare Bloom event. The platform's core component, Device Management Service, enables peer-to-peer networking and AI workflow deployment. The demo showcases the installation process, resource allocation, and the integration of a blockchain-agnostic rewards system with the Nuna token. The platform's open-source nature and technical community engagement are emphasized, highlighting the potential for user participation and contribution to its development.

Takeaways

• 🚀 The demo showcases the main component of the Nuna platform, which is the device management service that allows computers to connect and communicate in a peer-to-peer network.
• 🔄 The device management service is a program that needs to be installed on each device that wants to contribute to the Nuna platform.
• 🛠️ The platform is constantly being developed, with protocols and APIs being added and updated, ensuring that the components are also updated accordingly.
• 📈 The platform operates with a lifecycle and versioning system to control features, test them, and deploy them into different networks such as the test, development, and production networks.
• 🌐 The Nuna platform is designed to be blockchain agnostic, allowing for the integration of various blockchains through its economic API.
• 🎁 Community participation is crucial for the development of the platform, and users can be rewarded with Nuna tokens (NTX) for their contributions.
• 🔧 The platform uses a command-line interface (CLI) for interaction, which is targeted towards technical users such as system operators.
• 📦 The device management service can be installed as a Debian package on Linux, with plans to support multiple architectures and operating systems.
• 🔗 The platform uses a metadata system to keep track of the capabilities of each machine, allowing for efficient resource allocation and task distribution.
• 🔄 The peer-to-peer network is facilitated by a hash table (HD) that is synchronized across all devices, enabling decentralized deployment of compute workflows.
• 📱 The goal is for community developers to create user interfaces that can interact with the device management service, expanding the accessibility and usability of the platform.

Q & A

What is the main component of the Nuna platform demonstrated in the event?

The main component demonstrated is the device management service, which is a program installed on each computer device that wants to contribute to the Nuna platform.

What does the device management service do?

The device management service exposes all the protocols and APIs that Nuna is building for computers to connect with each other, communicate in a peer-to-peer network, and deploy algorithms and AI workflows from the Nuna platform.

How often is the device management service updated?

The device management service is constantly updated as Nuna continues to develop its platform, protocols, and APIs.

What are the different networks that Nuna platform uses?

Nuna uses different networks such as the test network, development network, and production network to ensure stability and to test new features.

How does Nuna platform attract and reward community participation?

Nuna has launched a program called 'lunat and drops' to reward community members who participate in the development of the platform. This includes technical contributors and others, with rewards given in the form of Nuna tokens.

What is the purpose of the 'lunat and drops' program?

The purpose of the 'lunat and drops' program is to create a reputation system on the platform, allowing Nuna to track the activities of community members and reward them based on their contributions.

How is the development of Nuna platform funded?

The development is funded through the 'lunat and drops' program, where certain amounts of Nuna tokens (ntx) are allocated for different contributions to the platform.

What type of package is used for installing the device management service on Linux?

A Debian package is used for installing the device management service on Linux systems.

How does the device management service handle blockchain integration?

The device management service is blockchain agnostic, meaning it can connect to different blockchains and handle payments and settlements under the hood, allowing users to choose the blockchain they prefer.

What is the role of the command-line interface (CLI) in the Nuna platform?

The CLI allows users to interact with the device management service, check available resources on the computer, and manage wallet addresses for receiving compute usage rewards.

How does the Nuna platform ensure that resources are deployed efficiently?

The platform uses a hash table (HD) on each device management service, which is synchronized between machines, allowing every machine to know the resource availability in the network and to route compute requests to the appropriate machines.