Glossary

Proof of Compute

Proof of compute is evidence intended to show that a claimed computational task was actually performed by a provider or network participant.

Evidence that computation was performed

Plain-English meaning

Proof of Compute is used here to describe evidence that computation was performed. In the daily board, the word is grouped by the role it performs rather than by spelling or market popularity.

You may encounter it in a product interface, technical document, risk report, policy paper, or market dashboard. The term is included for recognition and comparison, not as a product recommendation.

Why it belongs with Decentralized AI Compute

These concepts describe how decentralized compute networks may coordinate AI jobs, verify work, and track data lineage.

When solving the puzzle, compare the job this term performs with nearby cards. A correct group usually shares a function, risk type, workflow, or market structure rather than simply sharing similar wording.

Where you might see it

You might encounter this term while reading educational explainers, product documentation, risk disclosures, market dashboards, or beginner guides. Always separate vocabulary learning from financial decision-making.

Educational vocabulary only. This definition does not provide investment, tax, legal, product, or trading advice.