DePIN opens up the future of cloud-based gaming

Video games are one of the favorite forms of entertainment for Millennials, Gen-Z, and Gen Alpha. However, games with advanced graphics require high-end devices that not everyone has.

Therefore, playing games on cloud platforms is the solution to this problem. Designed to overcome traditional hardware limitations, cloud gaming offers a glimpse into the future of the gaming industry, unrestricted by physical boundaries.

How DePin solves the challenges of cloud gaming

The appeal of cloud gaming lies in the promise of delivering high-quality gaming experiences without the need for expensive gaming consoles or PCs. Users can stream games directly from remote servers, allowing them to play on any device, anywhere.

Furthermore, Statista forecasts that the cloud gaming market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.64% over the next 5 years. Therefore, the projected revenue is expected to reach $25.3 billion by 2030.

Revenue from cloud gaming | Source: Statista

Despite its advantages, the quality of internet service and the physical distance to centralized data centers have a significant impact on the cloud gaming model. This often leads to lag and interruptions during the gaming process.

"Cloud gaming faces significant infrastructure challenges compared to using dedicated consoles/devices, including reliance on stable internet, high latency, internet traffic congestion, and data limitations. These issues limit the usability and innovation of cloud gaming," explained Web3 researcher Eli5DeFi.

According to Eli5DeFi, DePin (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) introduces solutions established to redefine cloud gaming through peripheral computing technologies.

Peripheral computing is the key technology in this scenario. By processing data closer to the user, latency will be significantly reduced. Furthermore, it enhances the responsiveness of cloud gaming platforms.

DePin architecture leverages the distributed network of peripheral computing devices. These devices provide local data processing, real-time analysis, and low-latency operation. These are essential for delivering a seamless gaming experience.

Eli5DeFi has shared an example of Aethir's 'Aethir Edge', a corporate-grade peripheral artificial intelligence (AI) device. This device is the foundation of Aethir's 3-layer DePin architecture and plays a crucial role in the peripheral layer by bringing advanced local computing capabilities into life.

With Aethir Edge, games that used to require large hardware can now run with quality graphics like gaming consoles and minimal latency on mobile devices. Finally, it enhances accessibility and interaction while gaming.

In addition to Aethir, other companies in the DePin ecosystem, such as Flux, are also making significant strides. Flux is collaborating with YOM, a pixel-based online streaming infrastructure, to integrate their technologies for optimized cloud gaming services.

YOM utilizes DePin to bring high-performance, low-latency gaming experience. Therefore, this provides a decentralized alternative solution for traditional gaming machines. Indeed, their collaboration with Flux allows for scaling the necessary GPU resources to handle more graphics-intensive games and ensure the highest performance across global regions.