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AOS Network is an open-source, decentralized cloud computing platform, using blockchain technology to connect users needing cloud services with providers looking to lease excess computing resources. Founded in 2018 by Overclock Labs, AOS leverages the Tendermint consensus engine, regarded as a gold standard for proof-of-stake systems, along with the Cosmos SDK. This allows AOS to offer a much more cost-effective solution—reportedly up to 80% cheaper than centralized giants like Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.