Welcome to Kova
Kova is a decentralized compute marketplace that connects users who need computing resources with providers who have spare capacity.
What is Kova?
Kova enables you to:
- Deploy applications - Run web apps, APIs, and databases on distributed infrastructure
- Execute jobs - Submit compute tasks like data processing, ML training, or batch operations
- Earn rewards - Contribute compute resources as a provider and get paid
Key Features
Decentralized
No single point of failure. Your workloads run on a network of independent providers.
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Pay-as-you-go
Only pay for resources you use. Billing per second with transparent pricing.
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Open Marketplace
Providers compete on price and quality. You choose the best offer.
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Quick Start
1
Create a Deployment
Use the dashboard or API to define your application using SDL (Stack Definition Language).
2
Fund Escrow
Deposit funds to your deployment's escrow account. This ensures providers get paid.
3
Accept a Bid
Providers bid on your order. Review offers and accept the best one.
4
Go Live
Your deployment starts automatically. Get a public URL and start serving traffic.
Next Steps
- Core Concepts - Understand deployments, jobs, and billing
- Deployments Guide - Learn how to deploy applications
- SDK Installation - Integrate Kova into your applications