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TechNode is a platform that allows users to rent idle RTX GPUs from a distributed pool composed of individual personal computers, rather than traditional data centers. It is designed for those who need on-demand GPU access for tasks such as lightweight inference, batch processing, or experimental training, and offers immediate availability without requiring a credit card for sign-up. The platform supports launching environments like JupyterLab and PyTorch directly on consumer GPUs, with the selection of models tailored to the performance of the available hardware.

30 per hour, with billing calculated to the second and a free trial credit equivalent to 60 minutes of usage upon registration. The pool primarily consists of a small number of consumer-grade GPUs, with specific models such as the RTX 4060 Ti and 4070 SUPER currently available, and plans to expand to higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090, 5090, and others. The network operates transparently, displaying real-time status of available GPUs and their VRAM, and only lists hardware that is actively online.

TechNode operates by sharing the idle time of provider PCs, temporarily allocating their GPUs to users when not in use by the owner. When the provider resumes activity, workloads are paused and can be restarted on another node, although live memory states are not preserved. Workloads execute in isolated processes but are not fully separated from the host system, so the platform advises against uploading sensitive data or proprietary models. Providers receive 70% of the revenue generated from their shared GPU time.

The service is accessible in both Korean and English, with support available via messaging. It is currently in beta with a limited pool size, and emphasizes honest disclosure of both its capabilities and limitations. TechNode is positioned as a public GPU network for accessible, flexible computing on consumer hardware.