# Theta Network > The decentralized compute layer for AI Theta Network is a Layer 1 blockchain built for AI, media, and entertainment workloads. It supports smart contracts and underpins a decentralized compute ecosystem used by developers, enterprises, and researchers. Theta Network is a Layer 1 blockchain network purpose-built to support decentralized compute, AI, and media and entertainment applications. It is an EVM-compatible chain supporting smart contracts, enabling token issuance, decentralized exchanges, and other onchain applications, while also anchoring a distributed GPU compute ecosystem. It serves developers, enterprises, universities, and individual node operators seeking blockchain-based payment, reward, and compute coordination. The network uses a multi-level consensus design combining a committee of enterprise validator nodes with a much larger set of community-run guardian nodes that check block validity, aiming to provide security alongside high transaction throughput. This structure supports the Theta Edge Network, a distributed pool of nodes contributing GPU, storage, and bandwidth capacity that is coordinated and rewarded through the blockchain layer. The design links onchain incentives directly to real-world compute and content delivery tasks. Theta EdgeCloud is a hybrid cloud-edge platform offering on-demand GPU infrastructure for AI training, inference, and rendering, alongside enterprise AI agent tools. Additional products include a self-custody Theta Wallet, Edge Node software that lets individuals share spare compute for rewards, and Guardian Node software for network validation. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2019-03-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network ## Products - [Theta Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): Theta Network is a layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for media, entertainment and AI compute workloads. It uses a proof-of-stake consensus model with Validator and Guardian nodes to secure the chain while supporting EVM-compatible smart contracts and decentralized applications. Developers deploy smart contracts using standard EVM tooling, and the network underpins a wider ecosystem of video, NFT and compute products. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [Theta EdgeCloud](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): Theta EdgeCloud is a hybrid cloud-edge computing platform providing on-demand GPU infrastructure for AI training, inference and media rendering workloads. It routes workloads across a distributed network of edge nodes and enterprise cloud partners, giving developers and enterprises access to GPU capacity at lower cost than traditional cloud providers. The platform also hosts pre-built conversational AI agents that businesses deploy for customer support and fan engagement. (Compute Network, Live) - [Theta Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): Theta Wallet is a self-custody wallet for storing and managing THETA, TFUEL and other Theta-based tokens. Users access it through iOS, Android or web applications, maintaining control of their private keys while signing transactions directly. The wallet also enables staking of TFUEL and TDROP for network rewards and liquidity mining participation. (Wallet, Live) - [Theta Edge Node](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): Theta Edge Node is downloadable software that lets individuals contribute spare storage, compute, and bandwidth from their own computers to the Theta Edge Network. Operators run the node on Windows, macOS, or Linux and earn TFUEL rewards for the resources they share, with the option to stake TFUEL to become an Elite Edge node for higher rewards. The software underlies the distributed GPU and content delivery capacity used by Theta EdgeCloud. (Node Software, Live) - [Theta Guardian Node](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): Theta Guardian Node is validator software that lets THETA holders stake their tokens to help secure the Theta blockchain and earn TFUEL rewards. Operators run the software on Windows, macOS, or Linux, or through a command line interface, to participate in consensus and governance. It is a separate downloadable program from the Edge Node client, aimed at network validation rather than resource sharing. (Staking & Validation Services, Live) - [ThetaDrop](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): ThetaDrop is an NFT marketplace for digital collectibles, launched with branded entertainment partners and open to independent creators. It supports real-time auctions and drops with live streaming integration to increase creator-fan engagement, running on the Theta blockchain for low-cost, fast transactions. The platform uses a dedicated token to reward users who provide liquidity through primary and secondary NFT purchases, with holders able to stake it for governance and VIP access to drops. (NFT Issuance Platform, Live) - [Theta Video API](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): Theta Video API is a developer tool for video transcoding and content delivery, built on Theta's edge computing network. It provides lower-cost video processing and distribution compared to traditional centralized providers, accessed through its own hosted dashboard. Developers integrate the API to power video streaming applications without operating their own transcoding infrastructure. (Developer Tooling, Live) ## Assets - [Theta Network Token (THETA)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): THETA is the governance and staking token of the Theta Network, a decentralized cloud platform for AI and media workloads. Holders stake THETA to run Guardian nodes and secure the network, earning TFUEL rewards in return. Its original issuance follows the ERC-20 standard on Ethereum before native mainnet migration. (Governance) - [Theta Fuel (TFUEL)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): TFUEL is the native gas token of the Theta Network, used to pay for transactions and smart contract operations on the chain. It rewards edge node operators who share compute, storage, and bandwidth resources, and is earned by staking THETA. Its dual-token design separates governance from operational fees, keeping network usage costs stable. (Native) - [Theta Drop (TDROP)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/theta_network): TDROP is the utility token of ThetaDrop, Theta Network's NFT marketplace. It is used for liquidity mining and staking within the Theta Wallet to earn additional TDROP rewards. The token supports NFT marketplace activity rather than core chain operations like gas or governance. 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