DePIN Hub #089 - Render Network - Building the Decentralized GPU Network of the Future
Dec 11, 2025
Trevor Harris-Jones, COO of OTOY and board director at the Render Network Foundation, discusses the groundbreaking establishment of a decentralized GPU compute network aimed at revolutionizing digital rendering. He highlights the urgent need for scalable and affordable rendering power for creators and how decentralization addresses evolving GPU challenges. Trevor dives into Render's move to Solana for scalability, the integration of AI into their workflows, and the ambitious vision for an immersive 3D internet. His insights shape our understanding of the future of digital production.
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Joining Render From SaaS To Crypto
- Trevor Harris-Jones described joining Otoy in 2021 and helping establish the Render Network Foundation.
- He watched the project evolve from an ICO utility token to a decentralized platform powering real productions.
Madison Square Garden Aha Moment
- Trevor recalled the Madison Square Garden project that revealed centralized cloud GPUs couldn't meet the demand.
- That moment motivated Jules to build a decentralized network to split frames across global nodes.
Streaming Protects Creative Assets
- Render streams software and assets so nodes never store rendered content to protect creators.
- This streaming allocation model enables secure, parallel frame rendering across global nodes.