Resource Sharing

Definition ∞ Resource sharing involves distributing access to computational power, storage, or data among multiple participants within a network. This allows users to contribute their idle resources and access those provided by others. It aims to optimize utilization and reduce overall costs.
Context ∞ Decentralized resource sharing is a core mechanism in many Web3 projects, particularly those focused on distributed computing, data storage, and content delivery networks. News often highlights platforms that incentivize users to share their hardware resources, creating a global network of available computational capacity. This approach offers an alternative to centralized cloud services, potentially leading to more resilient and cost-effective infrastructure for decentralized applications and AI workloads.