IO token
Overview
IO is the native token of io.net, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) that aggregates and rents out GPU compute power for AI and machine learning workloads. It is used for transaction fees, staking, and governance within the io.net ecosystem.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, IO connects to 4 tracked entities, most strongly to io.net, io.net, Solana.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 4 of 4 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
ISSUES_TOKEN | io.net | 95% |
issued_by | io.net | 90% |
deployed_on | Solana | 85% |
supports_token | io.net | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is IO?
IO is the utility token of the io.net decentralized GPU compute network, enabling payments for compute resources and participation in network governance.
How is IO used in the compute-gpu network?
IO is used to pay for GPU computing rental fees, as well as for staking by node operators and providers to secure the network and earn rewards.
What makes io.net different from centralized cloud providers?
io.net aggregates underutilized GPU resources from independent providers worldwide, offering a decentralized alternative to centralized cloud services for AI training and inference.
What is IO connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, IO is linked to 4 other tracked entities, most strongly to io.net, io.net, Solana.
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