Darkbloom – Private inference on idle Macs
Summary
Darkbloom proposes a decentralized private inference network that leverages idle Apple Silicon Macs to provide OpenAI-compatible AI inference with end-to-end encryption and hardware attestation. The approach aims to cut costs and give hardware owners 100% of revenue while reducing reliance on centralized hyperscalers, but relies on strong verifiability and trust guarantees. The article outlines architecture, threat model, and early economic projections.