If compute demand outpaces supply, distributed general-purpose computing could win
gajesh · x · 2026-09-17
- The author argues that if demand keeps outpacing supply in the coming compute crunch, distributed/decentralized general-purpose computing will climb back to the top.
- Its past failures came down to privacy, cost, and talent—all improving: TEEs/Secure Enclaves nearly solve privacy; consumer or pre-purchased hardware wins on cost when new data-center supply stalls; and access to AGI dissolves the talent and coordination misalignment.
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