Render Network Spring 2024 Recap: A Look Back at Achievements and Milestones
As we enter the summer season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the notable accomplishments and advancements achieved by Render Network in the spring of 2024. From network updates to new releases and Render Network Proposals (RNPs), the decentralized platform has seen significant progress.
Render Network Progress in Metrics
Here are some key metrics that showcase the growth and development of Render Network:
- Frames Rendered:
- There was a 17.7% year-over-year growth, with 2,495,084 frames rendered in Q1 2024 compared to 2,119,813 in Q1 2023.
- RENDER Used:
- A 60.28% year-over-year growth was observed, with 816,602 RENDER used in Q1 2024 compared to 509,469 in Q1 2023.
Despite a decline in job creation, the average RENDER used per job increased significantly due to a shift away from small frame rendering jobs. Additionally, there was remarkable growth in OctaneBench metrics, indicating higher performance across the network.
Major Milestones Achieved
Render Network reached several significant milestones during NVIDIA’s GTC and beyond, including:
- Emad Mostaque joining the Render Network Board of Advisors.
- Introduction of RNP-011: PIWA Creating Millions of 3D Training Assets.
- Expansion of the Roddenberry Archive for Apple Vision Pro.
Introduction of New Features
Various new features were introduced on Render Network through the RNP process, such as:
- RNP-012: Render Network Wizard for Maxon Cinema 4D, streamlining rendering workflow.
- Integration of Blender’s Cycles in the Render Network through RNP-014, providing access to Blender users.
- Introduction of automated node payments and a Render Network Dashboard.
Enhancements and Innovations
Render Network also introduced enhancements and innovations to improve user experience and efficiency:
- Ability to download to third-party storage providers like Dropbox.
- Beta testing of Render Network Redshift integration.
- Advancement of Burn-Mint-Equilibrium (BME) through integration of the io.net compute client.
Noteworthy Highlights from the Metaverse
Some of the standout achievements and events in the metaverse featuring Render Network include:
- Octane X showcased at WWDC for Apple’s M4 release.
- WAI-000 VR presented at NAB, demonstrating the future of spatial media.
- Render Network used for immersive advertising experience at MSG Sphere.
- Presence at Consensus & Token 2049 events, contributing to discussions on blockchain and AI.
- Expansion of Render Foundation Grants to support new projects in rendering and AI.
Hot Take: Looking Ahead
As we move forward into the next season, anticipate more groundbreaking developments and advancements from Render Network as it continues to revolutionize decentralized GPU compute and propel the creative economy forward.