How to Rent

Select and rent GPU computing power from the decentralized marketplace.

GPU selection process

Browse the marketplace

Navigate to the GPU Marketplace
Choose view type:
- Individual GPUs: Specific hardware listings
- Group by Model: Aggregated GPU types

Filter available hardware

By specifications:

VRAM: 8GB, 16GB, 24GB, 40GB+
GPU Model: RTX 4090, A100, H100, etc.
Performance Score: Relative compute rating
Use Case: AI/ML, rendering, mining, scientific

By availability:

Instant Access: Online and ready
Available Offline: Provider must start hardware
Currently Unavailable: In use or maintenance

By cost:

Hourly Rate: $0.50-$5.00 typical range
Max Price: Set budget limits
Sort Options: Price, performance, rating, VRAM

By location:

Region: US, EU, Asia, North America, Oceania
Latency: Network proximity for real-time applications

Provider evaluation

Check provider metrics:

Uptime: Historical availability percentage
Rating: User feedback score (1-5 stars)
Response Time: Average deployment speed
Total Rentals: Experience indicator

Provider profile details:

Wallet address (truncated)
Hardware specifications
Geographic location
Operating history

Rental configuration

Duration selection

Minimum: 1 hour Maximum: 24 hours per rental Extensions: Available during active rentals Auto-renewal: Not supported (intentional security feature)

Access level options

Compute: Full GPU access with pre-installed ML/AI tools Mining: Optimized for cryptocurrency mining Gaming: Remote desktop with gaming software Custom: Provider-specific environments

Environment types

AI/ML Studio:

Jupyter Lab pre-configured
Popular ML frameworks installed
GPU-optimized containers
30% premium pricing

Stable Diffusion XL:

ComfyUI and Automatic1111 interfaces
100+ pre-installed models
Real-time image generation
20% premium pricing

Gaming Rig:

Windows desktop environment
Steam and Epic Games installed
Parsec streaming optimized
40% premium pricing

Mining Setup:

T-Rex, TeamRedMiner, XMRig ready
Pool configurations included
Real-time monitoring
Standard pricing

Cost calculation

Base pricing

Hourly rates vary by:

GPU performance tier
Provider demand/supply
Geographic location
Environment complexity

Typical ranges:

RTX 3080: $0.80-$1.50/hour
RTX 4090: $1.50-$2.50/hour
A100: $3.00-$5.00/hour
H100: $6.00-$10.00/hour

Additional fees

Platform fee: 2-3% of rental cost Network fees: Blockchain gas costs (<$0.05 on Polygon) Setup fees: Premium environments only ($1-$5)

Payment calculation

Example rental:
RTX 4090 × 4 hours × $2.00/hour = $8.00
Platform fee (3%) = $0.24
Total payment = $8.24 + gas fees

Platform credits

Unused rental time converts to credits:

90% returned to wallet immediately
10% becomes platform credit for future rentals
Credits auto-apply on next rental
1-year expiration on credits

Payment process

Pre-payment verification

GPUFlow checks payment capacity before deployment:

Wallet balance: Sufficient funds for full duration
Token approval: ERC-20 token spending limits
Network validation: Correct blockchain selected
Gas estimation: Transaction fee preview

Escrow system

Payment flow:

Full rental cost transferred to escrow contract
Provider receives deployment confirmation
Environment deploys and access credentials delivered
Usage tracked in real-time
Final payment processed at completion

Refund handling:

Early completion: Automatic refund for unused time
Provider issues: Full refund if deployment fails
User cancellation: Refund minus usage and fees

Multi-wallet payments

Connected wallet: Default payment method Custom payment address: Alternative funding source Hardware wallet: Secure signing for large amounts Multi-sig wallet: Team or DAO treasury payments

Deployment process

After payment confirmation

Typical timeline:

Payment confirmation: 30-60 seconds (Polygon)
Provider notification: Immediate via WebSocket
Environment deployment: 30-120 seconds
Credential delivery: Automatic via encrypted channel
Access ready: Total time usually <3 minutes

Real-time status updates

Dashboard notifications:

Payment confirmed
Provider deploying environment
Credentials ready
Connection established
Usage milestones
Expiration warnings

Access credential delivery

Automatic delivery includes:

WireGuard VPN configuration file
Access URLs for web interfaces
SSH connection details (if applicable)
Environment-specific instructions
Expiration timestamp

Rental management

Active rental monitoring

Usage tracking:

Real-time GPU utilization
Memory consumption
Network activity
Time remaining
Cost accumulation

Performance metrics:

GPU temperature and power
Container resource usage
Network latency
Application-specific monitoring

Extension and modification

During active rental:

Extend duration (subject to availability)
Monitor resource consumption
Access support tools
Download data before expiration

Extension payment:

Additional escrow payment required
Immediate processing for uninterrupted service
Pro-rated pricing for partial hours
Provider confirmation required

Early termination

User-initiated completion:

Click “End Rental” in dashboard
Confirm termination request
Automatic refund processing
Environment cleanup
Final usage report

Automatic termination:

Exact expiration time enforcement
No grace period (security feature)
Connection termination within 60 seconds
Final payment processing
Environment cleanup

Troubleshooting rentals

Common payment issues

Transaction pending:

Wait for network confirmation
Check wallet for stuck transactions
Verify sufficient gas fees
Cancel and retry if necessary

Payment rejected:

Verify wallet balance includes gas fees
Switch to correct network
Check token contract addresses
Retry with fresh transaction

Escrow problems:

Contact support immediately
Provide transaction hash
Do not attempt duplicate payments
Monitor blockchain explorer

Deployment failures

Environment won’t start:

Provider hardware issues
Network connectivity problems
Resource allocation conflicts
Automatic refund processing

Credential delivery delays:

Network congestion
Provider response issues
Check spam/security software
Access backup delivery methods

Connection problems

VPN configuration issues:

Verify WireGuard client installation
Import configuration file correctly
Check firewall settings
Try alternative connection methods

Service access failures:

Confirm VPN connection established
Verify service URLs
Check for typos in addresses
Contact provider support

Best practices

Planning rentals

Before renting:

Estimate actual time requirements
Download any needed data/models in advance
Test small duration first
Verify wallet has sufficient balance

During rentals:

Monitor usage regularly
Save work frequently
Plan for automatic termination
Extend before expiration if needed

Security considerations

Data protection:

Assume shared hardware environment
Encrypt sensitive data
Avoid storing credentials in containers
Clean up data before expiration

Network safety:

VPN connections are encrypted
Web interfaces use HTTPS
Avoid exposing services publicly
Monitor for suspicious activity

Cost optimization

Efficient usage:

Use appropriate GPU tier for workload
Avoid over-provisioning
Plan batch operations
Consider off-peak pricing

Payment strategies:

Use Polygon for lower fees
Batch multiple short rentals
Take advantage of platform credits
Monitor market pricing trends