# Render Network

> The Distributed GPU Render Network

Render Network is a decentralized GPU rendering platform for creators.

Render Network is a decentralized GPU rendering platform that connects artists and studios with high-performance compute power from GPU miners around the world. It aims to revolutionize the digital creation process by providing affordable, fast, and secure rendering services through its blockchain-based distributed network.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2017-08-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Render_Network

## Products

- [The Render Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Render_Network): The Render Network is a decentralized platform leveraging idle GPU power for 3D rendering. (DePin, Live, Main Product)
- [Dispersed](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Render_Network): Dispersed is a decentralized GPU compute network providing builders, creators, and enterprises with on-demand access to distributed graphics processing capacity. The platform aggregates geographically dispersed GPUs operated independently worldwide, routing AI workloads including video generation, image processing, reinforcement training, inferencing, and agentic AI development. Users can select GPU models, performance parameters, and pricing that match their requirements while avoiding vendor lock-in. (Compute Network, Live)

## Assets

- [Render Token (RENDER)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Render_Network): RENDER is the utility token of the Render Network, a decentralized GPU rendering platform operating on Solana. It is used by creators to pay for rendering services and to reward node operators who provide GPU compute power for 3D graphics, visual effects, and AI workloads. The network utilizes a Burn-and-Mint Equilibrium model where tokens are burned when services are completed, serving as on-chain verification of work, while new tokens are minted to compensate providers and fund network operations. (Utility)
- [RNDR Token (RNDR)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Render_Network): RNDR is the utility token of Render Network on Ethereum. It is used to pay for distributed GPU rendering services, connecting users who need to render images and video with those who have idle graphics processing power. The community voted to migrate the network to Solana, where a new token called RENDER was created, and the Ethereum RNDR token is no longer maintained by the Render Foundation or usable on the Render Network. (Utility)

## Links

- [Documentation](https://know.rendernetwork.com)
- [Whitepaper](https://renderfoundation.com/whitepaper)
- [Main](https://rendernetwork.com)
- [Terms of Service](https://rndr.x.io/terms-and-conditions)
- [Privacy policy](https://home.otoy.com/privacy-policy)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/rendernetwork)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/rendernetwork)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/rendernetwork)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/rendernetwork)
- [Medium](https://rendernetwork.medium.com)

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