In Brief
Fluence is redefining cloud computing by offering a decentralized, cost-efficient alternative to traditional hyperscalers. According to Evgeny Ponomarev, Co-Founder of Fluence, the platform eliminates unnecessary overhead costs, allowing users to save up to 50% on cloud expenses. With an on-chain marketplace, token incentives, and a trustless infrastructure, Fluence is leading the charge towards truly cloudless computing.
Evgeny Ponomarev: Revolutionizing Cloud Infrastructure
Evgeny Ponomarev, the visionary behind Fluence, is on a mission to break free from centralized cloud monopolies. As the demand for compute power surges driven by AI, data processing, and decentralized applications — Fluence is stepping in to offer a transparent, cost-effective, and decentralized alternative. By leveraging blockchain and token economics, Fluence enables developers and enterprises to access reliable compute power without the excessive markups imposed by traditional cloud providers.
The Problem with Traditional Cloud Pricing
Cloud computing has long been dominated by a handful of hyperscalers, leading to inflated pricing models. Even for basic CPU and GPU usage, enterprises face high costs due to market monopolization and excessive overhead. These centralized providers add substantial margins to their pricing, making cloud services prohibitively expensive for many businesses.
Fluence tackles this inefficiency head-on by creating an on-chain marketplace where users can access compute resources directly from providers, eliminating unnecessary middlemen. This model not only reduces costs but also promotes fair competition among providers.
How Fluence Achieves Lower Costs
Fluence’s cloudless computing model is built on three key pillars:
On-Chain Compute Marketplace – By directly connecting compute providers and users through a decentralized marketplace, Fluence removes the high-margin pricing structure imposed by hyperscalers.
Tokenized Incentives – Fluence utilizes token economics to bootstrap both the supply and demand sides of the marketplace. Unlike traditional startups that rely on investor subsidies, Fluence uses crypto tokens to align incentives for long-term sustainability.
Proof of Capacity Model – To ensure network stability, Fluence rewards providers not just for active compute usage but also for maintaining available capacity. This prevents the volatility seen in traditional blockchain mining, where compute availability fluctuates based on market prices.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability with Decentralization
One of the biggest concerns for enterprises adopting decentralized compute is reliability. Fluence addresses this by working exclusively with professional data center providers, ensuring stable and high-performance compute resources. Additionally, upcoming features like Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), and Confidential Computing will further enhance enterprise adoption.
Future Roadmap: Beyond Compute
Fluence isn’t just stopping at compute. The platform is actively developing complementary services such as:
Decentralized Storage Integrations – Enabling seamless composability between compute and storage providers.
Cloudless Virtual Machines – Offering an alternative to traditional EC2 instances with significantly lower pricing.
Compute Finance Solutions – Introducing financial instruments like compute futures, allowing businesses to hedge against supply shortages and price volatility.
The Next Evolution in Cloud Computing
With Fluence’s cloudless computing model, developers, enterprises, and AI startups can significantly cut their cloud costs while gaining access to a more open, transparent, and decentralized infrastructure. As the demand for compute continues to surge, Fluence is well-positioned to lead the next evolution of cloud computing — one that prioritizes cost efficiency, decentralization, and enterprise reliability.
To join the movement and experience cloudless computing firsthand, Fluence’s virtual machines are currently available in a closed alpha program, with a public launch on the horizon.
