aZen Protocol, a decentralized computation platform, has announced its migration from Solana to peaq, the layer-1 blockchain powering the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and the Machine Economy. This strategic move positions aZen to scale its network of over 30,000 devices, offering decentralized computation, data storage, and content delivery services to businesses via community-sourced hardware.
aZen’s decentralized approach enables individuals to share compute resources from IoT devices, smartphones, PCs, and more, earning rewards for their contributions. These contributions are tokenized as Dynamic Fractional NFTs (dfNFTs), which allow businesses to tap into computational resources on-demand. The protocol’s use cases span heterogeneous computing, federated computing, and distributed systems, offering cost-effective scaling solutions for Web2 and Web3 businesses.
The migration to peaq will see aZen leverage peaq’s Modular DePIN functions, integrating its devices with self-sovereign peaq IDs and launching its native token on the network. aZen’s existing partnerships, including collaborations with Zenlayer and a major Chinese mobile refurbishing factory, will further expand its network capacity, which already boasts nearly one million GB of storage and over 29,000 GPUs.
Dr. Felix Xia, founder of aZen Protocol, emphasized the platform’s focus on simplifying heterogeneous computing through smart contracts and products like ZenHive, a DePIN edge computing device designed for content delivery and AI-driven analytics. “peaq’s architecture and enterprise outreach offer us the perfect ecosystem to accelerate our growth and address the demand side of decentralized infrastructure,” Xia said.
Leonard Dorlöchter, co-founder of peaq, highlighted the potential of DePINs to disrupt traditional IT services, praising aZen’s progress. “aZen is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing global demand for decentralized compute and storage solutions,” Dorlöchter remarked.
With its migration to peaq, aZen aims to redefine the decentralized computing landscape, bridging Web2 and Web3 through scalable, community-powered solutions.