Tired of Web3 gatekeepers and empty promises?

I found a real gem with Autonomys farming, and it’s time to share my story!

I jumped into the Autonomys ecosystem in September 2024, drawn by their bold vision to power decentralized AI with everyday hardware.

Using their Space Acres app, I turned my old laptop—rocking just 4 CPU cores, 8GB RAM, and a 100GB SSD—into a farming machine in under 10 minutes.

No staking, no costly rigs, just pure accessibility that screams "True Decentralization!"

What sets Autonomys apart? Their Proof-of-Archival-Storage (PoAS) consensus lets me contribute storage to a network with 600PB+ pledged by 1,200+ farmers globally. It runs so lightweight in the background, I barely notice it while earning $AI3 rewards.

The low barrier to entry is really lovely. I mean, the whole system makes farming feel like I’m actively building the future of AI infrastructure, not just chasing airdrops.

Tips for new farmers: Be patient during the initial sync—it’s resource-heavy but settles down. Use an SSD (HDDs will drag), and engage with the community for support—they’re gold!

What could improve? More extensive tutorials would be beneficial (especially for beginners).

Autonomy is a movement for real users, not whales. I’m proud to farm in a system that’s truly democratizing Web3