Kielo
Earn from idle GPU and access cheaper LLM APIs through a decentralized network
The story
Overview
Kielo is a decentralized AI inference network that bridges compute providers and developers. On the provider side, users install a desktop app to monetize idle CPU/GPU capacity by running inference jobs, with transparent payouts and thermal safeguards. On the developer side, a unified OpenAI-compatible API provides access to 100+ open-source models including Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek, and Qwen, routed intelligently across thousands of independent nodes. The platform targets 60% lower pricing than closed APIs while maintaining 99.99% uptime through distributed architecture. Requests are scored on latency, reputation, and availability, with automatic failover when nodes drop, achieving 89ms median time-to-first-token and 12.4K output tokens per second at peak load.
Key features
Unified API for 100+ Models
Access frontier and open-weight models through one OpenAI-compatible endpoint that works with existing SDKs by changing a single line of code.
Intelligent Request Routing
Kielo scores every node on latency, reputation, and availability, then automatically routes requests to the best machine with failover when nodes drop.
Earn from Idle Compute
Install the desktop app, benchmark your hardware, and earn passive income when your CPU/GPU sit idle with transparent payouts and thermal safeguards.
Distributed Network Architecture
No single point of failure with thousands of independent provider machines absorbing traffic spikes and improving latency as the network grows.
Up to 60% Lower Pricing
Pay-as-you-go per-token rates or unlimited subscription plans at significantly lower cost than comparable closed APIs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Production-Ready Performance
Achieve 12.4K output tokens per second at peak, 89ms median time-to-first-token, and 99.99% rolling 90-day uptime across distributed nodes.
Use cases
- 1
Compute Providers
Monetize idle hardware by installing the desktop app and earning revenue from inference jobs with full control over availability windows.
- 2
Cost-Conscious Developers
Access open-source LLMs at significantly lower cost than proprietary APIs while maintaining production-grade reliability and performance.
- 3
Startups and Scale-ups
Build AI applications without managing GPU infrastructure or capacity planning, leveraging a distributed network that grows with demand.
- 4
Open-Source Model Users
Run Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek, Qwen and other open models through a single unified API instead of managing multiple endpoints.
FAQ
What is Kielo?
Kielo is a decentralized AI inference network where compute providers contribute idle CPU/GPU capacity to earn money, and developers access multiple open-source LLMs through one unified API at lower cost than traditional closed providers.
How does the marketplace work?
Providers install the desktop app and join the network with benchmarked hardware. Developers send API requests. Kielo intelligently routes each request to an available provider, returns the response, and handles billing and payouts on both sides.
Is Kielo crypto mining?
No. Kielo routes LLM inference requests, the same workloads developers send to APIs like OpenAI. Providers earn by running AI inference jobs, not by mining cryptocurrency.
How much can I earn as a provider?
Earnings depend on your hardware benchmark score, availability, and network demand. The payout formula with benchmark multipliers is published before launch. Real data will be used rather than illustrative estimates.
How does pricing compare to OpenAI or Anthropic?
Kielo targets up to 60% lower cost versus comparable closed APIs on open-source models. The comparison methodology is published before launch.
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