# Introduction

## **What is Augment?**

Augment is a blockchain-based marketplace for B2B clients to access GPU computing resources, featuring on-chain energy verification.

## **Core Offering:**

* DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) GPU network
* Blockchain-based marketplace for B2B clients
* On-chain energy verification via hardware energy meter and software oracle

## **Key Benefits:**

1. Efficient Compute
   * Smart metering for accurate GPU usage tracking and billing
2. Transparent Metering
   * Blockchain-recorded transactions and usage data
3. Competitive Pricing
   * Multiple providers on one platform, encouraging competitive pricing
4. Ease of Use
   * Simple comparison and selection of GPU resources from various providers
5. Blockchain Benefits
   * Smart contracts and decentralized transactions in cloud GPU computing

## **Unique Features:**

1. Revenue Sharing
   * Earn from network revenue by holding the native token
   * Deflationary token mechanism through buy-and-burn process
2. B2B Partnerships
   * Collaboration with top hardware providers
   * On-chain hardware status verification
3. Energy Metering
   * Proprietary hardware for transparent GPU farm energy consumption
4. Auction Market
   * NFT-based hardware access
   * Efficient GPU pricing through transparent metering
5. Quality Assurance
   * Focus on high-quality, in-demand hardware
   * Network of reputable GPU providers
6. Flexible Access Options
   * Monthly server rentals
   * On-demand AI servers for occasional processing needs

## **Target Market:**

Large to enterprise-level businesses across various industries (see: [use cases](https://docs.augment.net/overview/use-cases)).


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