# OOPS **Published by:** [Web3 (Def3nomen vision)](https://paragraph.com/@def3nomen/) **Published on:** 2023-04-04 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@def3nomen/oops ## Content As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the amount of data generated and stored increases exponentially. As a result, the demand for storage and computing power is on the rise, and traditional centralized cloud computing infrastructures may not be able to keep up. OORT aims to revolutionize the way we handle data storage and computing by creating a decentralized cloud computing platform powered by blockchain technology. What is OORT? OORT is a decentralized cloud computing platform built on top of the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to rent out their computing resources, such as hard drive space and CPU power, in exchange for OORT tokens. These tokens can then be used to pay for the computing resources of other users on the platform. The platform also incentivizes users to contribute to the network by earning rewards for maintaining their computing resources online and available for use. Benefits of OORT One of the key benefits of OORT is that it eliminates the need for centralized cloud computing providers, which often come with high costs and privacy concerns. With OORT, users have complete control over their data and can trust that their data is secure, as it is stored on a decentralized network that is tamper-proof. Another benefit of OORT is its scalability. Traditional cloud computing infrastructures can struggle to handle the increasing demand for storage and computing power. OORT's decentralized architecture allows for seamless scaling as more users join the network, ensuring that computing resources are always available when needed. How OORT Works OORT operates on a Proof of Capacity (PoC) consensus mechanism, which is different from the traditional Proof of Work (PoW) or Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanisms used by other blockchain networks. PoC allows users to prove that they have the necessary storage capacity to provide computing resources to the network, making it more energy-efficient than PoW and more accessible than PoS. Users who wish to contribute their computing resources to the network can purchase OORT devices, which are essentially plug-and-play hardware devices that connect to their computer's USB port. These devices are preloaded with the OORT software and are used to provide storage and computing power to the network. ## Publication Information - [Web3 (Def3nomen vision)](https://paragraph.com/@def3nomen/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@def3nomen/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@def3nomen): Subscribe to updates