CUDOS March Recap

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7 min readApr 3, 2024

At CUDOS, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to make your cloud computing journey as smooth and efficient as possible. March has been a whirlwind of excitement, filled with partnerships, integrations, and technological advancements that underscore our commitment to enhancing your experience. Let’s dive into the long list of highlights covering what we’ve been up to!

Subquery Integration: A Game-Changer for Developers

We joined forces with Subquery, a move that significantly bolsters the capabilities of CUDOS Intercloud. Thanks to Subquery’s full integration support, developers can now access advanced indexing tools for blocks, transactions, and logs. This collaboration brings an example project directly into your hands, offers full support through Subquery’s free enterprise-level managed service, and connects you with a vibrant Discord community for technical support. Luca, our tech guru, elaborates on how this partnership transforms the development landscape on our platform, making data handling a breeze.

Website Enhancements: Sleek, Fast, and Ready

Our digital home, the CUDOS website, has received a facelift and performance tweaks, ensuring you have a seamless experience whether you’re exploring our solutions or seeking support. Now live, the revamped website is your gateway to everything CUDOS.

Driving Dapp Innovation with Archway

Our collaboration with Archway is setting new standards in Dapp innovation. By integrating ARCH as a payment method on CUDOS Intercloud and rolling out comprehensive tutorials for deploying dapps on Archway, we ensure you have the tools needed to succeed. Our role as a cloud provider for Archway’s educational course, Area-52.io, further cements our dedication to supporting the ecosystem’s growth and decentralisation.

Making Waves in the DePIN Sphere

CUDOS continues to gain recognition in the Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) space, highlighted by our features in several articles and reports such as:

This attention underscores our pivotal role in shaping the future of decentralised computing and AI.

Expanding Our Ecosystem with Astrovault and XT.com Listings

With CUDOS trading live on Astrovault and XT.com, our ecosystem’s reach continues to grow.

These listings enhance liquidity and affirm our position in the blockchain and cloud computing space.

The Final Frontier: CUDOS Goes to Space

In a recent Coffee with Cudos podcast teaser, we hinted at a groundbreaking project that takes us to space! While details remain under wraps for now, the excitement is palpable, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon.

Nvidia A100s and H100s: Powering Up CUDOS Intercloud

Our CEO, Matt Hawkins, revealed at the NVIDIA GTC 2024 event the upcoming integration of NVIDIA A100s and H100s GPUs into CUDOS Intercloud. This enhancement is not just an upgrade; it’s a transformation that promises to skyrocket the performance and efficiency of your AI and computing projects. These state-of-the-art GPUs bring unparalleled computational power to CUDOS Intercloud, enabling more complex, demanding applications while optimising energy consumption.

The NVIDIA GTC 2024 event was a whirlwind of innovation and insights, with our team engaging in meaningful discussions, forming new partnerships, and securing a further 4,000 renewable energy-powered GPUs for Intercloud. These efforts underscore our commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. We secured two new suppliers and have two new AI partnerships in progress that align perfectly with our mission to deliver a powerful, efficient cloud computing experience. Along with this, we have also recently added more NVIDIA A40s.

A Packed Event Calendar

Our team has been jet-setting globally, attending key industry events like NVIDIA GTC 2024 and Cloud Expo London. These gatherings are crucial for forging partnerships, staying ahead of technological trends, and sharing our vision of a decentralised, sustainable future.

Here are some more shots from Cloud Expo London:

In April, we will attend:

Dubai Token 2049 April 18–19 — https://www.dubai.token2049.com/
Paris Blockchain Week — April 9–11 — https://www.parisblockchainweek.com/

Maximising Returns: CUDOS on Staking Rewards

A significant stride towards empowering our community with more ways to engage and benefit from our ecosystem comes with our feature on StakingRewards.com. This platform offers a comprehensive look at the potential rewards from staking CUDOS, which is equipped with an earnings calculator and a directory of verified staking providers. It’s a step that optimises your CUDOS rewards and simplifies the staking process, making it accessible for everyone. This inclusion is more than just a listing; it’s a tool that empowers our users to make informed decisions and maximise their returns, enhancing engagement and investment within the CUDOS ecosystem. Dive into the details of how to stake CUDOS for a comprehensive guide.

Innovating Cloud GPU Access with Dstack Partnership

The partnership between CUDO Compute and Dstack marks a groundbreaking moment in our mission to democratise access to advanced cloud computing resources. This collaboration brings Dstack’s integration to our platform, ushering in a new era of affordable cloud GPU access for AI projects. It’s a leap forward in enriching our ecosystem, offering our users unprecedented access to the tools necessary for powering their AI ventures. This partnership broadens the scope of what’s achievable within our platform and reinforces our commitment to making cutting-edge cloud computing accessible to a broader audience. It’s a testament to our dedication to innovation and continuous efforts to democratise advanced cloud computing for our users.

Recognition in the AI Sphere: A Testament to Innovation

A significant victory for the CUDOS community and a reflection of our pioneering work in AI was our inclusion in the AI category on CoinGecko. This accomplishment is more than just a listing; it’s an acknowledgment of our efforts to fuse AI with blockchain technology, offering groundbreaking solutions that promise to redefine what’s possible in the tech world. It stands as a beacon of progress, energising our mission and showcasing the potential of decentralised AI.

Expanding Our Global Footprint: New Data Center in Lagos, Nigeria

In a move that significantly boosts our computational capabilities and reaffirms our commitment to global accessibility, we’re excited to unveil our new data center in Lagos, Nigeria. This facility is a powerhouse, equipped with 972 vCPUs, 4,790 GiB of memory, and 68.47 TiB of storage, ready to support the growing demands of our users. The Lagos data center widens our network and ensures our services are more accessible, providing robust, scalable solutions to our global community.

Community Engagement and Recognition

Our community contests, partnerships, and new service offerings, like introducing IBC Tokens and integrating $ARCH tokens for payments, continue to foster a vibrant, engaged, and supportive ecosystem.

Contest Summary:

Learn more about the contest from this tweet:

What’s Up for Grabs?

Prize Pool: Tokens, exclusive merch, and special perks are up for grabs, only through this contest!

Winners: 5 lucky champions, one each week, chosen for their stellar activity and engagement.

How to Win?

Fair Play: One account per person — let’s keep it honest and competitive.

Engage & Participate: Head over to Zealy daily. We’ve got quests lined up for you. Complete these to be in the running. It’s not just about the loot; it’s about stamping your presence in our buzzing community.

Start earning XP and entries for a chance to win!

Podcasts & Discussions

We did several podcasts outside of Coffee with Cudos in March check these out:

Wolf Web3 — https://twitter.com/CUDOS_/status/1770538436883104018
Crypto Talks — https://twitter.com/ourcryptotalk/status/1770428982724546783
Function X — https://twitter.com/functionx_io/status/1773318710901567915
Digital Cash Podcast — https://youtu.be/-kl0VGpF8rM?si=Vj6OdgwoSVABpfQC

Join Pete Hill and Matt Hawkins in the Lenovo Studio’s compelling dialogue about AI, cloud infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.

Looking Ahead

As we enter April, the horison is brimming with promise. From new partnerships to innovative projects and events, CUDOS is relentlessly pursuing a decentralised, efficient, and sustainable future. Dive into our updates, join our community discussions, and let’s shape the future of cloud computing together. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for being an integral part of our journey.