# Akash

> Akash is an open network that lets users buy and sell computing resources securely and efficiently. 

**Categories:** Infrastructure, Validator
**Phase:** mainnet
**Token:** AKT
**Updated:** 2026-05-27

## What is Akash?

Akash Network is a decentralized cloud marketplace where tenants purchase cloud-grade compute in an open market from providers in a permissionless manner. 

## Links

- Website: https://akash.network/
- X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/akashnet_
- Medium: https://akash.network/blog/
- Telegram: https://t.me/AkashNW
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/akash
- GitHub: https://github.com/akash-network
- Whitepaper: https://akash.network/docs/
- Youtube: Akash 

## Related categories

- [Infrastructure](https://nearcatalog.xyz/category/infrastructure)
- [Validator](https://nearcatalog.xyz/category/validator)

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