OctaSpace is a distributed cloud platform that allows users to rent out idle hardware resources or access decentralized computing power. The network aggregates CPU, GPU, and storage resources from independent nodes globally to offer services like OctaRender (for 3D rendering), OctaVPN, and AI model training. The blockchain is secured by PirlGuard, a mechanism designed to protect against 51% attacks on the Proof-of-Work layer.

The project has focused on expanding real-world utility and technical flexibility for developers:

Zebec Card Integration (Sept 2025): OctaSpace partnered with Zebec to integrate OCTA into its debit card infrastructure. This allows users to spend OCTA directly at merchants using the Zebec instant-conversion network, linking the digital compute economy with traditional payments.

Virtualized Environments (July 2025): The network launched support for full Virtualized Environments. Unlike simple Docker containers, this upgrade allows developers to deploy complex, isolated operating systems on OctaSpace nodes, enabling the hosting of advanced applications like zero-knowledge provers (e.g., Aztec) and game servers.

Windows Node Support: To increase the supply of GPU power, the protocol released beta support for Windows-based nodes, allowing a broader range of retail hardware providers (gamers and PC owners) to join the network and monetize their idle GPUs.

The OCTA token drives the decentralized compute economy:

Service Payments: Users pay in OCTA to rent GPU instances, store files, or route traffic through the VPN.

Node Staking: To operate a service node, providers must lock a minimum collateral (e.g., 100,000 OCTA). This stake ensures honest behavior and uptime reliability.

Mining Rewards: Layer 1 security is provided by miners who solve Ethash cryptographic puzzles in exchange for OCTA block rewards.

Consensus: Hybrid (Layer 1 PoW + Layer 2 PoA)

Algorithm: Ethash

Max Supply: Fixed cap of 48 Million OCTA

Key Feature: PirlGuard (51% Attack Protection)