1. Decentralized Computing

Platforms like Ethereum, Polygon, or Avalanche use smart contracts to enable decentralized computation. This allows applications to run on a blockchain network without relying on centralized servers.

2. Distributed Computing

Projects like Golem or Ankr allow you to "rent" computing power from other users in the network, creating a decentralized virtual supercomputer. For example:

Golem: Users can share excess computing resources (CPU/GPU) to support heavy tasks such as rendering, simulations, or AI processing.

Ankr: Provides decentralized node services and cloud computing for blockchain applications.

3. Decentralized Data Storage

Projects like Filecoin or Storj offer decentralized data storage capabilities, enabling the creation of computing and storage environments without relying on large companies like Amazon or Google.

4. Virtual Machines on Blockchain

EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine): A virtual machine integrated into the Ethereum network, enabling the execution of decentralized programs (smart contracts).

WASM (WebAssembly): A technology being integrated into modern blockchains to provide an efficient execution environment for applications.