YOM launches decentralized GPU network on KuCoin for 10ms pixel streaming

The launch marks a transition for DePIN from general-purpose compute to the high-performance requirements of real-time video and gaming. By moving workloads to the network edge, YOM addresses the 'last mile' latency barriers that have hindered cloud gaming adoption. This decentralized approach challenges the dominance of hyperscalers like AWS by utilizing consumer hardware to lower per-session costs dramatically. For the broader ecosystem, it signals a deeper integration between Avalanche’s blockchain infrastructure and resource-intensive video delivery. Watch the utilization rate of the reported 40+ committed studio partners to gauge real-world demand versus speculative capacity.

The DePIN sector has undergone significant maturation by mid-2026. Per Cryptonews (January 2026), the market evolved beyond simple narrative-building to a focus on revenue per node and utilization rates, with the total DePIN market cap reaching $11.1 billion. This growth is mirrored by the underlying infrastructure; Avalanche significantly lowered the barrier for projects like YOM through its 'Etna' and 'Avalanche9000' upgrades. Per BitcoinFoundation (May 2026), these updates reduced chain deployment costs by up to 99.9%, allowing specialized networks to operate on dedicated sovereign L1s without competing for C-Chain bandwidth. This technical shift is critical for real-time applications where network congestion could otherwise break sub-10ms performance targets.

Competition in the decentralized compute space has also intensified among established players like Render, Akash, and Aethir. Per FinanceFeeds (February 2026), while Render and Akash have diversified into general AI compute, Aethir and YOM have remained more localized in the gaming and low-latency inference sectors. Aethir’s network reported over 3,000 NVIDIA H100s and 62,000 edge devices in late 2025 (per Artificial Intelligence News), highlighting the scale required to compete with centralized giants like AWS and Azure. YOM’s entry into the Blockchain Game Alliance in May 2026 further aligns the project with over 350 companies, including Ubisoft and Animoca Brands, in an effort to standardize decentralized streaming protocols for AAA gaming.