BlockCDN Partnering With Chinese Media Giant to Test New Network
HONG KONG — In preparation for its November 28 ICO, BlockCDN will test its decentralized computer resource pooling technology with Youku, China’s top online content provider. With a goal of disrupting the content delivery network (CDN) industry, valued at $6 billion USD, the company has developed a blockchain-based trading platform where people “demanders” can purchase computing power from “sharers” to help fulfill workloads. To join as a sharer, people can connect their smartphones, tablets, computers and TV boxes to the platform. BlockCDN CEO Tony Long said in a press release that his....
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