| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker | RNDR |
| Price | $1.88 |
| Market Cap | $975.72M |
| 24h Change | +0.5% |
| Circulating Supply | 518.74M RNDR |
| Max Supply | 644.25M RNDR |
| All-Time High | $13.53 |
| Contract (Ethereum) | 0x6de0...eb24 |
| Contract (Solana) | rndriz...HBof |
What Is Render Network?
Render Network is a decentralized GPU computing marketplace that matches digital creators needing GPU rendering power with node operators who have spare GPU capacity. Artists creating 3D visuals, VR environments, motion graphics, and AI-generated content use RNDR to pay for distributed rendering. GPU owners earn RNDR by contributing their hardware.
How Rendering Works
- Job submission: An artist (creator) uploads a rendering job to the Render Network, specifying scene complexity, output quality, and deadline
- Node matching: The network routes the job to available GPU node operators with sufficient VRAM and compute capacity
- Proof of render: Nodes process frames and create cryptographic proofs that the rendering was completed correctly. Multi-node redundancy and watermarking deter fraud
- Payment: Upon verified delivery, RNDR tokens are transferred from the creator to the contributing nodes. Render takes a platform fee
Migration to Solana
Render Network migrated from Ethereum/Polygon to Solana in 2023 (RNDR → RENDER migration on Solana) to reduce gas fees and improve transaction throughput — enabling more granular micropayments for shorter rendering jobs.
AI Integration
Beyond traditional 3D rendering, Render Network has expanded to support AI compute workloads — fine-tuning models, running inference, and training generative AI. NVIDIA partnerships have validated Render’s positioning at the intersection of GPU DePIN and AI compute demand.
RNDR Token
- Payment: Creators purchase RNDR to pay for rendering/compute jobs
- Node earnings: Operators earn RNDR proportional to completed work
- Burn mechanics: A portion of RNDR spent on jobs is burned, creating deflationary supply pressure as network usage grows
- Creator rewards: Bonuses for high-quality operators and early network contributors