Author: Mehdi
Status: Draft
Type: Standards Track
Created: 2026
Ownership: I confirm that I am the original author of this proposal.
BNB Edge is a decentralized edge computing protocol enabling individuals to contribute underutilized hardware (e.g., Raspberry Pi, smartphones, home servers) to execute encrypted computational tasks verified via zero-knowledge Proof of Computing.
The protocol integrates with BNB Greenfield for decentralized storage of processed outputs, forming a full-stack compute-storage-settlement infrastructure within BNB Chain.
Centralized cloud providers dominate compute infrastructure, creating cost, privacy, and resilience limitations.
BNB Chain currently lacks a decentralized compute marketplace optimized for edge and IoT devices.
BNB Edge enables decentralized AI inference, distributed data processing, and monetization of idle hardware.
BNB Edge introduces:
- Edge node registration with BNB staking
- Encrypted task marketplace
- zk-Proof of Computing verification
- On-chain reward distribution
- Integration with BNB Greenfield storage
- Expands BNB Chain into decentralized cloud infrastructure
- Enables AI + IoT workloads on BNB
- Creates new BNB utility demand
- Allows users to monetize idle devices
No impact on existing BNB Chain functionality.
BNB Edge operates as an optional compute layer via smart contracts and node software.
zk-Proof verification, staking and slashing, encrypted tasks, and reputation scoring secure the network.