# Welcome To GPUnity GitBook GPUnity is an emerging force in decentralised compute, designed to unlock idle GPU power and deliver it to the growing demand for AI, research, and high-performance applications. By connecting providers and builders through a transparent marketplace, GPUnity ensures that computing power becomes as accessible as electricity. Everywhere, for everyone. *** ### About This GitBook This GitBook is your guide to understanding GPUnity — how it works, why it matters, and the opportunities it unlocks in decentralised GPU sharing. It is designed to give both providers and builders a clear path to joining and thriving within the ecosystem. Inside, you’ll find: * **Getting Started**: Step-by-step instructions for connecting your wallet, sharing GPU power, and beginning to earn rewards. * **How It Works**: A simplified breakdown of the GPU sharing flow, from connecting your hardware to earning rewards on-chain. * **Why GPUnity?**: The core reasons we exist — solving the GPU crunch, lowering compute costs, and enabling fair, open access to resources. * **About Us**: Our mission, vision, and value proposition for both providers and users. * **Tokenomics**: Full details on the $UNITY token, including supply breakdown, allocation, and tax structure. * **Why $UNITY**: Why holding the token matters, and how it ties into revenue share, staking, and long-term incentives. * **Revenue Generation**: How GPUnity fees are collected, distributed, and scaled with usage. * **Roadmap**: Completed milestones, ongoing development, and upcoming launches that push GPUnity forward. * **FAQs**: Answers to the most common questions about rewards, payouts, and the platform. We invite you to explore these sections to see how GPUnity is transforming unused GPU capacity into productive, decentralised infrastructure — and how $UNITY token holders play a vital role in powering the future of compute. # What Is GPUnity? GPUnity is a **decentralised marketplace** designed to transform how the world accesses and utilises GPU power. Across the globe, millions of powerful graphics cards sit idle. At the same time, demand for compute in **AI, rendering, and high-performance workloads** is growing at an unprecedented pace. This mismatch between unused supply and overwhelming demand is what GPUnity was created to solve.
*** #### The Core Idea * **GPU Providers** can rent out their idle hardware and earn income. * **Builders, developers, and researchers** gain affordable, scalable compute resources on demand. This creates an open ecosystem where incentives are aligned, trust is built into the system, and resources flow efficiently. *** GPUnity is a **unified global network of GPUs**. By aggregating scattered, underutilised hardware, GPUnity makes compute power accessible in the same way decentralized finance (DeFi) made capital accessible. No central authority, no artificial barriers, just direct peer-to-peer participation. # Getting Started A Complete Guide To GPUnity
### The GPU Sharing Dashboard The GPU Sharing Dashboard is your starting point in GPUnity. Everything happens right here, no downloads, no complicated setup. #### 1. Connect Your Wallet Simply connect your wallet on the left-hand panel. This links your account, tracks your rewards, and logs your session history. #### 2. GPU Detection Your GPU is automatically detected and benchmarked. You’ll see details like tier, vendor, and performance score (e.g., NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti with 1500 FPS). #### 3. Stress Control Use the **stress level slider** to decide how much GPU power you want to contribute. * Low = lighter usage * High = maximum output and **maximum rewards** #### 4. Start Sharing Click **Start Sharing** and your GPU begins powering the network instantly. Just keep this screen open, and your points will start accumulating in real time. #### 5. Track Progress Your **session points**, **uptime**, and **lifetime points** are updated live. The **session history** shows a full log of your contributions.\
### Staking (Coming Soon) The Staking Dashboard lets you put your $UNITY tokens to work and earn rewards in USDC with simple 24-hour lock periods. #### 1. Connect Your Wallet Make sure your wallet is connected on the left-hand panel. This is required to deposit and track your $UNITY stakes. #### 2. Enter Stake Amount In the **Stake $UNITY Tokens** box, enter the amount of tokens you want to lock. Each stake comes with a **24-hour lock period**, after which rewards start accruing. #### 3. Track Your Stakes The top panel shows: * **Total Staked**: How much $UNITY you’ve locked. * **Pending Rewards**: Your current earnings in USDC. * **Active Stakes**: The number of ongoing positions. #### 4. Claim Rewards Once your rewards are available, use the **Claim USDC Rewards** panel to withdraw them directly into your wallet. Rewards are distributed proportionally, based on how much $UNITY you’ve staked.
### Earnings The Earnings Dashboard tracks everything you make from GPU sharing and provides an easy way to withdraw your rewards. #### 1. Earnings Overview At the top, you’ll see your key stats: * **Total Earned**: The total amount you’ve made from GPU sharing. * **Available Balance**: The portion that’s ready to withdraw. * **Pending Balance**: Rewards that are still being calculated. * **Total Withdrawn**: The total you’ve already claimed. #### 2. Withdraw Earnings When funds are available, enter the amount you’d like to withdraw in the **Withdraw Earnings** box. Rewards are denominated in USD and can be transferred directly to your connected wallet. #### 3. Transaction History This section logs all your withdrawals and activity, giving you full visibility of your past earnings. #### 4. Earnings Chart The **Earnings Overview** includes a visual chart that maps your GPU sharing rewards over time, so you can easily track performance and growth.
### Activity The Activity Dashboard gives you a complete overview of your GPU sharing sessions and points earned. #### 1. Session Summary At the top, you’ll see two key stats: * **Total Sessions**: The number of times you’ve shared your GPU. * **24h Points**: Points you’ve earned in the last 24 hours. #### 2. Session Log Every session is recorded here with full details: * **Date & Time**: When the session started. * **Final Stress Level**: The GPU load you selected (higher stress = higher rewards). * **Points Earned**: The rewards gained for that session. #### 3. Tracking Your Progress Each row represents a single GPU sharing session. Over time, this log helps you see which stress levels and session lengths generate the most rewards.
### Announcements The **Announcements** page keeps you up to date with the latest updates, bug fixes, and important notices about GPUnity. #### 1. Update Log Each announcement is timestamped with the date, so you always know when changes were made. Updates are clearly labeled as: * **Bug Fix** (red) → Issues resolved to keep the platform stable. * **Update** (blue) → Improvements or new features added. * **Announcement** (yellow) → General news such as beta launches or new rollouts. #### 2. Why It Matters This section ensures full transparency — you’ll always know what’s been fixed, what’s been updated, and what’s coming next. It’s your direct link to the development progress behind GPUnity.
### More The **More** tab gives you access to additional features, customisation options, and helpful resources to make your GPUnity experience even smoother. #### 1. Features & Settings * **Dark Mode** *(Coming Soon)* → Toggle between light and dark themes for your dashboard. * **Notifications** → Enable push notifications so you never miss important updates or earnings alerts. * **Auto Connect** → Automatically connect your wallet when you open the platform. * **Language** *(Coming Soon)* → Choose your preferred language for a personalized experience. #### 2. Quick Access Resources * **About** → Learn more about GPUnity and the team. \[Follow on X] * **Help & Support** → Get help, access FAQs, and reach out to the support team. \[Join Telegram] * **External Resources** → Explore documentation and links for advanced users. \[View Docs] #### 3. Why It Matters The **More** tab is your control center for personalization and support. Whether you want to enable auto-connect, explore guides, or stay in touch with the team, everything you need is right here. # How It Works GPUnity transforms unused GPU power into real earnings through a simple, transparent flow. Here’s the full process: *** #### 1. Idle GPU Power Most GPUs sit idle for long periods or aren’t used to their full capacity. GPUnity taps into this spare power without disrupting your normal usage. *** #### 2. Secure Sharing When you connect your wallet and start a session, your GPU’s **compute cycles** are shared with the GPUnity network. * No files are stored or accessed on your machine. * Only raw computing power is used. * You stay in full control — disconnect anytime. *** #### 3. Network Demand AI, rendering, and blockchain workloads require massive compute. GPUnity pools together idle GPUs from users like you, creating a **decentralised GPU cloud** that can compete with centralised providers. *** #### 4. Point System Every second your GPU contributes, you earn **points**. These points reflect: * How long your GPU was active. * The relative strength/capacity of your hardware. * Network demand during your session. Points are the foundation of payouts. *** #### 5. Reward Conversion Points are converted into **stablecoin rewards (USDC)**. * **Now:** Rewards are dispersed **manually** by the GPUnity team each week. * **Soon:** Rewards will be distributed **automatically via smart contracts**, ensuring instant, transparent payouts. *** #### 6. Transparent Tracking Your **dashboard** shows: * GPU usage in real time * Points earned per session * Pending payouts and history Everything is on-chain, so rewards and distribution are fully verifiable. *** #### 7. The Cycle Continues As more users join and more demand flows into the network, your GPU power earns more. The stronger and longer you contribute, the higher your rewards. # Why GPUnity? **Our Competitive Edge:** GPUnity isn’t just a compute marketplace — it’s a **unified GPU network** purpose-built to solve the global shortage of accessible compute and empower the next wave of AI and digital innovation. *** #### 🌍 Global GPU Unification Idle GPUs are aggregated into one seamless supply pool, transforming wasted hardware into productive infrastructure. *** #### ⚖️ Transparent Economics On-chain guarantees **fair payouts** for providers and ensure buyers only pay for the exact compute they use. Complete transparency and trust. *** #### 🧑‍💻 Accessibility for Builders Developers, researchers, and creators gain instant access to affordable, scalable compute power without the restrictions or inflated costs of centralised cloud providers. *** #### 🪙 Tokenised Incentives The **$UNITY token** underpins the ecosystem, powering staking, rewards, and governance. This aligns community incentives and creates long-term sustainability for both providers and users. *** #### 🤖 AI-Driven Future By unlocking and unifying idle GPUs, GPUnity provides the infrastructure needed to fuel breakthroughs in **AI, research, and digital creativity**, turning wasted potential into the engine of innovation. # About Us This section delves deeper into the **foundational principles, vision, and unique value proposition** of GPUnity. Understanding these aspects is essential to appreciating how GPUnity aims to revolutionise decentralised compute, unlock idle GPUs, and provide a compelling alternative to expensive, centralised cloud infrastructure. *** #### Explore the following pages to learn more: * **Mission & Vision**: Discover the fundamental problem GPUnity addresses and our long-term aspirations for the decentralised future of computing. * **Value Proposition**: Understand the unique benefits and advantages GPUnity offers to GPU providers, builders, and the broader AI/Web3 ecosystem. * **Target Audience & Use Cases**: Learn who GPUnity serves, from gamers to researchers and AI developers, and the diverse applications our technology can power. *** Our commitment is to build a more **open, fair, and accessible compute economy**. This section outlines the *“why”* and *“how”* behind GPUnity’s innovative approach to unifying global GPU supply and making high-performance computing available to all. # Mission & Vision GPUnity was born from the recognition that the world is facing a GPU supply crunch. While demand for compute in AI, scientific research, and creative workloads is growing exponentially, millions of powerful GPUs remain underutilised.\ Traditional cloud providers are centralised, expensive, and often out of reach for independent developers or smaller teams. This creates a gap between those who have hardware and those who need it. GPUnity exists to close that gap.\ The core premise of GPUnity is to fundamentally reshape decentralised compute by connecting idle GPUs to real demand through a transparent, blockchain-powered marketplace. By aggregating distributed hardware, GPUnity enables scalable, cost-efficient compute while rewarding providers fairly. *** **Our Mission: Delivering Tangible GPU Solutions** \ To achieve this vision, GPUnity’s mission is to: * **Develop and Deploy a Decentralised GPU Marketplace**: A system where providers can list hardware, and buyers can rent compute seamlessly. * **Enable Fair, Transparent Payouts**: On-chain metering ensures providers are compensated accurately and buyers only pay for what they use. * **Optimise Access to Compute**: Aggregate distributed GPUs into a network that rivals centralised clouds in scale but offers lower cost and greater openness. * **Champion Community and Decentralisation**: Empower providers and builders through governance, incentives, and shared ownership via the $UNITY token. * **Fuel the AI Revolution**: Support workloads ranging from LLM training to rendering and beyond, ensuring GPUnity becomes the backbone of decentralised compute. By executing on this mission, GPUnity will not only compete with centralised solutions but will strive to redefine how compute is accessed, shared, and monetised globally. *** **Our Vision: Leading the GPU-Powered Future** \ Our vision is to make compute as accessible as electricity — abundant, affordable, and available anywhere in the world. We envision a future where: * **Idle GPUs Become Active Infrastructure**: Every underused GPU contributes to a global supply pool, transforming wasted capacity into productive assets. * **AI Research Accelerates**: Builders and researchers gain instant access to scalable compute resources without centralised bottlenecks. * **Open Market Dynamics Thrive**: Pricing and availability are determined by a decentralised marketplace, not corporate monopolies. * **Innovation Flourishes**: By lowering the barrier to compute, developers, creators, and innovators can launch projects that were previously impossible. This vision is underpinned by GPUnity’s commitment to fair economics, community-driven growth, and long-term sustainability through tokenised incentives. # Value Proposition GPUnity transforms decentralized computing by unlocking the untapped potential of GPU power. It offers a transparent, community-driven marketplace where anyone can contribute idle GPU resources and developers can access affordable, on-demand compute for AI, blockchain, and high-performance applications. Our value proposition is built around five key pillars: *** ### 1. Fair & Accessible GPU Power GPUnity makes GPU computing open and inclusive, cutting out middlemen and expensive gatekeepers. * **On-Chain Metering:** Every unit of compute is transparently measured and accounted for, ensuring providers get paid fairly and buyers only pay for what they actually use. * **Low Barriers to Entry:** Anyone with idle GPU capacity can contribute to the network — from individual PC owners to large-scale operators. * **Democratized Access:** Developers, startups, and researchers gain access to affordable compute that was previously locked behind centralized providers. *** ### 2. Secure, Transparent, & Trustless Security and trust are core to GPUnity’s design. * **Immutable Records:** All compute usage and payments are recorded on-chain for verifiable accountability. * **Provider Payout Guarantees:** Built-in mechanisms ensure providers are rewarded consistently, without reliance on centralized intermediaries. * **Transparency First:** No hidden fees, no opaque pricing — everything is visible on-chain. *** ### 3. Optimized Efficiency & Cost Savings GPUnity is designed to maximize the efficiency of compute distribution. * **Dynamic Work Allocation:** Compute tasks are routed to the most suitable GPUs in the network, ensuring better throughput and reduced latency. * **Cost-Effective Alternative:** By tapping into unused GPU capacity worldwide, GPUnity drastically reduces compute costs compared to centralised cloud providers. * **Scalable Infrastructure:** The network scales organically as more providers join, expanding available power without bottlenecks. *** ### 4. Empowering Developers & Innovation GPUnity provides the backbone for the next wave of AI, crypto, and high-performance applications. * **AI Training & Inference:** Developers can train and deploy models without requiring centralised cloud access. * **Web3 & Blockchain Projects:** Supports GPU-heavy tasks like zero-knowledge proofs, cryptographic computations, and blockchain simulations. * **Open Ecosystem:** Tooling and SDKs empower developers to integrate compute access seamlessly into their projects. *** ### 5. Commitment to Decentralisation & Community GPUnity is aligned with Web3’s principles of openness and shared ownership. * **Community-Driven Growth:** Users and providers collectively shape the platform’s evolution. * **No Single Point of Control:** Power is distributed across the network, ensuring censorship resistance and resilience. * **Token Utility & Governance:** The GPUnity token will play a role in incentivisation, governance, and long-term sustainability. *** 📌 In summary, GPUnity’s value proposition centers on **fair pricing, transparency, efficiency, and true decentralisation.** Creating a GPU marketplace that empowers both providers and users while fuelling the next generation of decentralised AI and blockchain applications. # Target Audience & Use Cases GPU Unity is designed to unlock the full potential of decentralised GPU computing, bridging idle GPU resources with the exploding demand for AI, rendering, and high-performance workloads. By creating a seamless marketplace for compute power, GPU Unity delivers cost-efficient access for buyers and fair rewards for providers. This section details the primary target audiences for GPU Unity and highlights key use cases across the Web3 + AI ecosystem. *** ### 1. Target Audience GPU Unity’s services are built for anyone who needs **scalable, on-demand GPU compute** or has idle GPUs to monetise. #### A. AI Researchers & Model Trainers * **Deep Learning Training**: Run resource-intensive training jobs without expensive infrastructure. * **Fine-Tuning & Experimentation**: Access GPUs for smaller, iterative workloads at fractional costs. #### B. Content Creators & Render Farms * **3D Rendering & Animation Studios**: Outsource rendering workloads to the GPU Unity network, reducing costs and turnaround times. * **Indie Creators & Game Developers**: Leverage decentralised GPU power for effects, simulations, or real-time previews. #### C. Web3 Developers & dApp Builders * **On-Chain AI Agents**: Tap into GPU compute to run inference for AI-powered decentralised applications. * **DePIN Integrators**: Connect with other decentralised physical infrastructure protocols (storage, bandwidth, compute) to build complete ecosystems. #### D. GPU Providers (Individuals & Data Centers) * **Monetise Idle Hardware**: From gaming rigs to professional GPU farms, providers earn by renting out underutilised compute. * **Flexible Participation**: Whether one GPU or thousands, providers can onboard easily and get paid in a fair, transparent way. *** ### 2. Use Cases #### A. AI & Machine Learning * **Model Training**: Scalable GPU resources for training LLMs, diffusion models, and vision systems. * **Inference at Scale**: Cost-efficient model serving for dApps, bots, or consumer-facing AI tools. #### B. Media & Entertainment * **Rendering Pipelines**: High-quality video rendering, CGI, and VFX with distributed GPU nodes. * **Metaverse & Gaming**: Power in-game simulations, physics engines, and immersive VR experiences. #### C. Research & Science * **Bioinformatics & Medical Research**: Leverage GPU compute for protein folding, drug discovery, or genomic analysis. * **Climate & Simulation Models**: Run large-scale simulations for weather prediction, physics, or space exploration. #### D. DeFi & On-Chain Integration * **Compute-Backed Tokens**: Future possibility of creating tokens tied directly to compute availability. * **AI-Enhanced DeFi Tools**: Supply predictive analytics and risk modeling powered by decentralised GPU compute. *** ⚡ **In short:** GPU Unity empowers both sides of the marketplace — giving **buyers affordable, permissionless access to GPU compute** and **providers a direct way to monetise their hardware**, all within a transparent and decentralised ecosystem. # Why $UNITY Revenue Sharing At The Core ## Why $UNITY Is Key? The $UNITY token is the foundation of the GPUnity ecosystem. Every GPU shared, every fee generated, and every reward distributed flows through $UNITY. By holding it, you’re directly connected to the growth of decentralised compute. #### Revenue Sharing at the Core When GPUs are rented out on the GPUnity platform, fees are collected. Instead of disappearing into a centralised black hole, these fees are redistributed back to the ecosystem, **fairly and transparently on-chain**. **Revenue Allocation Breakdown** | Allocation | Destination | Purpose | | ---------- | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | **50%** | GPU Providers | Rewards for sharing GPU power, proportional to usage. | | **25%** | Stakers | Incentives for locking and holding $UNITY long-term. | | **25%** | Platform | Development, ecosystem growth, and infrastructure. | #### Why Hold $UNITY? 1. **Revenue-Backed Incentives** * By holding or staking $UNITY, you tap directly into real revenue flows. 2. **Aligned Growth** * As GPU demand rises, more fees are generated → more value flows to holders. 3. **Sustainable Model** * Balanced revenue split ensures the platform, providers, and stakers all win together. **In short**: $UNITY is the heartbeat of GPUnity. Holding it means sharing in the growth, revenue, and future of decentralised GPU compute. # Tokenomics | Category | Allocation / Rate | Description | | ---------------------- | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Token Name** | GPUnity | The native utility token of the GPUnity ecosystem. | | **Token Symbol** | $UNITY | Powers staking, governance, and GPU sharing incentives. | | **Total Supply** | 1,000,000,000 $UNITY | Fixed supply, no additional minting. | | **Liquidity (DEX LP)** | 95% (950,000,000) | Added to the main DEX at TGE; LP tokens locked to guarantee liquidity depth and stability. | | **Founders (vested)** | 5% (50,000,000) | Locked during an initial cliff, then vested linearly to align with long-term growth. | | **Buy Tax** | 3% |

• 3% Ecosystem & Development
• 2% Operations & Marketing

| | **Sell Tax** | 3% |

• 3% Ecosystem & Development
• 2% Operations & Marketing

| | Burn Mechanism | Buy & Burn | A portion of protocol revenue will be used to buy back and burn $UNITY, reducing supply and driving scarcity over time. | *** **$UNITY** is designed to power the GPUnity ecosystem, delivering real utility through GPU sharing, staking, and governance. With a deflationary burn model and revenue-backed rewards, $UNITY ensures holders benefit directly from the growth of decentralised compute. # Revenue Generation The main way GPUnity creates value is through **GPU Sharing Fees**. Every time someone rents GPU power through the network, they pay based on the time and performance they use. Those fees are then distributed directly to the GPU providers who make their hardware available. This creates a **fair, transparent system** where rewards scale with contribution. If you share more GPU power, or keep your hardware available for longer sessions, you earn more. Everything is handled on-chain. For now, revenue comes exclusively from GPU sharing. In the near future, staking will also be introduced, allowing $UNITY holders to earn rewards by locking their tokens and supporting the network. *** ### How GPU Sharing Fees Work | Step | Action Taken | Outcome for Providers | | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | | **1. User rents GPU** | A researcher, builder, or gamer rents GPU time from the network. | Payment in USDC is made on-chain. | | **2. Usage measured** | The system tracks how long the GPU was used and its performance. | Ensures fair, accurate accounting. | | **3. Fees collected** | Rental fees are pooled into the protocol. | Transparent tracking of revenue. | | **4. On-chain distribution** | Fees are distributed proportionally to GPU providers. | The more you share, the more you receive. | | **5. Rewards earned** | Providers receive payouts directly in their wallets. | Fully decentralised. | *** ⚡ **Simple Rule**: The more GPU power you contribute, the larger your share of the network fees. # Roadmap Our Full Roadmap #### 🟢 Phase 1 — Foundation (Completed) * 🟢 Concept & Whitepaper Draft — Initial idea for decentralised GPU sharing. * 🟢 Community Setup — Telegram & X presence established. * 🟢 Smart Contract Deployment — $UNITY token live on Ethereum. * 🟢 Dashboard Launch — GPU detection, stress control, and point system. * 🟢 Private Beta Testing — Early testers onboarded to validate flows. *** #### 🟡 Phase 2 — Core Platform (In Progress) **🟢 Already Live** * 🟢 Earnings Dashboard — Track GPU sharing earnings & balances. * 🟢 Activity Tracking — Session logs & points earned visible in real time. * 🟢 Announcements Feed — In-app updates for bugs, fixes, and news. **🟡 In Progress** * 🟡 Staking Module — $UNITY staking live with manual USDC distribution. * 🟡 Automated Rewards Distribution — Transition from manual to smart-contract driven payouts. * 🟡 Performance Optimizations — Lower latency & improved GPU detection stability. *** #### 🔴 Phase 3 — Growth & Adoption (Planned) * 🔴 Auto-Connect Wallets — Seamless login without reconnection. * 🔴 Multi-Language Support — English + more (community driven translations). * 🔴 Dark Mode & UI Enhancements — Extra themes & refined UX. * 🔴 Cross-Platform Compatibility — Mobile & lightweight browser client. * 🔴 Referral System — Incentivized invites to onboard new GPU providers. * 🔴 Token Buyback & Burn Program — Revenue allocation to deflationary mechanics. *** #### 🔴 Phase 4 — Scaling the Ecosystem (Future) * 🔴 B2B GPU Integration — Partnerships with AI, gaming, and rendering projects. * 🔴 Enterprise Dashboard — Bulk GPU deployment & monitoring for large clients. * 🔴 Decentralized Marketplace — Rent/sell GPU power directly via $UNITY. * 🔴 Cross-Chain Expansion — Integrate Polygon, Arbitrum, or Solana for scalability. * 🔴 AI Agent Integration — Automated agents that tap into GPUnity’s GPU network. # FAQs Frequently Asked Questions #### How do I earn with GPUnity? By connecting your GPU to GPUnity, you share unused compute power with the network. In return, you earn points that reflect your contribution. These points are later converted into real rewards distributed to your wallet. *** #### What currency will rewards be paid in? Currently, rewards are distributed in **USDC** (a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar). This ensures payouts are stable and predictable, unaffected by crypto volatility. *** #### How are rewards distributed right now? Since the **automated smart contract reward system** is still in development, payouts are currently **manually dispersed** by the GPUnity team. You’ll see your points and balances update in real time on the dashboard, and then the team processes the USDC payouts on a scheduled basis. *** #### When will automated payouts be live? Automated, on-chain distribution is already in progress and will be rolled out in **Phase 2** of the roadmap. Until then, you can rest assured that manual payouts are being handled securely and consistently. *** #### How often will I be paid? Right now, rewards are paid out **weekly** during the manual distribution process. Once automation is live, payouts will be much faster, happening directly through smart contracts. *** #### Is there a minimum amount I need to earn before payout? Yes — for manual payouts, there may be a small **minimum threshold** (to avoid high transaction costs). Once you cross this threshold, your rewards will be sent to your connected wallet. *** #### Do I need to install anything? No downloads or complex setups. GPUnity works **directly through your browser** — just connect your wallet and start sharing GPU power. *** #### Will my GPU always be in use? No. GPUnity intelligently uses **idle power** so you can still use your machine normally while contributing to the network.