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Kings Distributed Systems
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Kings Distributed Systems, operating under the trade name Distributive, builds the Distributive Compute Platform (DCP), a distributed computing framework implemented on the modern web stack (JavaScript, Web Workers, WebGPU). The platform exposes a Compute API for deploying map-reduce style jobs across a global network of workers and a Worker API for contributing compute resources. Workers are available across five execution surfaces — Web Browser, Linux, Windows Screensaver, Docker, and Android — and the system is designed around least-privilege execution with explicit trust boundaries.

The company operates a two-sided compute economy denominated in DCP Compute Credits (⊇). Job deployers purchase credits via credit card through the dcp.cloud portal; workers earn credits for executing job slices and can cash out via PayPal. The scheduler and sub-commission system distributes value among developers, data providers, and other network participants. Additional revenue mechanics include a transaction commission on marketplace activity and partner platform fees for operators running branded sovereign compute economies.

Kings Distributed Systems serves four distinct customer segments: individual developers accessing self-serve compute and earning passive income via browser workers; enterprises seeking to monetize existing on-premises CPU and GPU capacity to reduce cloud spend; academic and research institutions building free on-campus compute clusters with optional external monetization; and platform partners operating sovereign compute economies. GTM motions span product-led growth (self-serve portal and live demos), enterprise direct sales, community-led academic engagement, and a channel partner operator model. The company was founded in 2017, is headquartered in Kingston, Canada, and operates with 11-50 employees.

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Kings Distributed Systems (DBA Distributive) operates DCP, a web-based distributed computing platform that connects job deployers with a global network of browser, desktop, and mobile workers. It serves individual developers, enterprises, academia, and platform partners via usage-based compute credits.

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Kingston
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Canada
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
distributed computing platform, edge computing network, decentralized compute infrastructure, browser-based worker computing, compute economy marketplace
Industry2 codes
PRIMARYFSAPALAB
Decentralized Compute Markets (general-purpose compute, serverless, containerized workloads)
Financial & Insurance/Blockchain & Web3/Decentralized Storage, Compute & Networking (DePIN, IPFS, compute markets)
SECONDARYFSAPALAK
DePIN Orchestration, Scheduling & Middleware (resource discovery, job scheduling, workload orchestration)
Financial & Insurance/Blockchain & Web3/Decentralized Storage, Compute & Networking (DePIN, IPFS, compute markets)
NAICS code2 codes
  • Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services51821
  • Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services518210
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.7370
Product category
Distributed Computing Platform
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion4 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1DCP Compute Credits Sales
TypeUsage Based
Description

Users purchase DCP Compute Credits (⊇) to run distributed computing jobs on the platform. Credits can be purchased via credit card through the dcp.cloud Portal.

distributive.network
2Transaction Commission
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Scheduler and sub-commissions distribute value to developers, data providers, and other network participants. Platform collects a percentage of compute transactions. Workers earn Credits for contributing compute and can cash out via PayPal.

distributive.network
3Partner Platform Fees
TypeMarketplace Commission
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Partners operating branded compute platforms and sovereign compute economies collect a percentage of transactions within their networks.

distributive.network
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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Usage-based compute credit pricing
ModelUsage-basedBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
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No specific credit pricing disclosed; users purchase credits as needed to deploy jobs. Workers earn credits for contributing compute.

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Brand1 record
1DCP (Distributive Compute Platform)
Description

A distributed computing framework built on modern web technology that creates sovereign and scalable CPU and GPU compute economies. Provides frictionless compute APIs, simple worker deployment, and the ability to buy and sell compute in open or closed economies.

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Core offering1 text field

Kings Distributed Systems (doing business as Distributive) builds and operates the Distributive Compute Platform (DCP), a distributed computing framework built on modern web technology (JavaScript, Web Workers, WebGPU) that creates sovereign and scalable CPU and GPU compute economies. The platform provides frictionless Compute and Worker APIs, multi-platform workers (Browser, Linux, Windows Screensaver, Docker, Android), and a Compute Credits (⊇) economy for buying and selling compute capacity in open or closed networks.

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Product overview1 text field

Distributive (Kings Distributed Systems) offers the Distributive Compute Platform (DCP), a client-side distributed computing framework built on modern web technology. The platform consists of the DCP Compute API for job deployment and the DCP Worker API for worker execution across multiple platforms (Browser, Linux, Windows, Docker, Android). The ecosystem uses DCP Compute Credits (⊇) as currency, with the dcp.cloud Portal enabling credit card purchases and PayPal cash-outs. Developer tools, orchestration, compute engines, and metering are integrated into a single platform serving individuals, enterprises, academia, and partners.

Product and service4 records
1Distributive Compute Platform (DCP)
2DCP Compute API
3DCP Worker API
4dcp.cloud Portal
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Peers10 records
1Microsoft Azure
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Hyperscaler cloud with Azure Arc and hybrid deployment options that compete in the enterprise sovereignty and cost-reduction space. Broad incumbent with deep enterprise relationships Kings DS would need to displace.

2Amazon Web Services (EC2)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Dominant hyperscaler cloud platform with EC2, spot instances, and AWS Outposts hybrid offering. Competes for the same enterprise compute workload budgets that Kings DS targets, and offers extensive pricing options that directly address the cost-saving wedge.

3Flux
TypeDirect peer
Description

Decentralized cloud infrastructure with a globally distributed network of nodes providing compute, storage, and hosting services. Comparable architecture and marketplace model, with its own token economy.

4Render Network
TypeDirect peer
Description

Decentralized GPU rendering and AI compute network built on Solana. Comparable in matching distributed GPU supply with rendering/AI compute demand, though focused more narrowly on graphics and AI workloads.

5Golem Network
TypeDirect peer
Description

Pioneer decentralized compute marketplace allowing users to rent out machine idle CPU/GPU cycles. Directly comparable two-sided marketplace model, though with a longer history and Ethereum-based token economics.

6Akash Network
TypeDirect peer
Description

Decentralized cloud computing marketplace using Cosmos-based blockchain to match compute supply with demand. Closely comparable business model (open compute marketplace) with stronger capital base and ecosystem traction.

7Salad Technologies
TypeEmerging player
Description

Consumer network that aggregates idle gaming PC GPUs for AI/compute workloads. Closely comparable in browser/consumer-device-based distributed GPU model, providing a benchmark for the supply-side scale achievable in this model.

8iExec RLC
TypeDirect peer
Description

Decentralized cloud computing marketplace for compute, data, and applications. Comparable in offering a trustless marketplace for trading compute resources, with similar positioning around enterprise adoption.

9io.net
TypeDirect peer
Description

Decentralized GPU compute network that aggregates underutilized GPUs for AI/ML workloads. Directly comparable to DCP in offering a marketplace for distributed compute supply and demand, and arguably the most well-funded direct competitor.

10Google Cloud Platform
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Hyperscaler offering preemptible VMs, committed-use discounts, and Anthos hybrid. Competes for enterprise compute workloads and provides established alternatives to the cost-saving value proposition.

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Kings Distributed Systems

Distributed Computing Platformkingsds.network

Kings Distributed Systems (DBA Distributive) operates DCP, a web-based distributed computing platform that connects job deployers with a global network of browser, desktop, and mobile workers. It serves individual developers, enterprises, academia, and platform partners via usage-based compute credits.

What Kings Distributed Systems does

Kings Distributed Systems, operating under the trade name Distributive, builds the Distributive Compute Platform (DCP), a distributed computing framework implemented on the modern web stack (JavaScript, Web Workers, WebGPU). The platform exposes a Compute API for deploying map-reduce style jobs across a global network of workers and a Worker API for contributing compute resources. Workers are available across five execution surfaces — Web Browser, Linux, Windows Screensaver, Docker, and Android — and the system is designed around least-privilege execution with explicit trust boundaries.

The company operates a two-sided compute economy denominated in DCP Compute Credits (⊇). Job deployers purchase credits via credit card through the dcp.cloud portal; workers earn credits for executing job slices and can cash out via PayPal. The scheduler and sub-commission system distributes value among developers, data providers, and other network participants. Additional revenue mechanics include a transaction commission on marketplace activity and partner platform fees for operators running branded sovereign compute economies.

Kings Distributed Systems serves four distinct customer segments: individual developers accessing self-serve compute and earning passive income via browser workers; enterprises seeking to monetize existing on-premises CPU and GPU capacity to reduce cloud spend; academic and research institutions building free on-campus compute clusters with optional external monetization; and platform partners operating sovereign compute economies. GTM motions span product-led growth (self-serve portal and live demos), enterprise direct sales, community-led academic engagement, and a channel partner operator model. The company was founded in 2017, is headquartered in Kingston, Canada, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Kings Distributed Systems firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Kings Distributed Systems
Legal name
Kings Distributed Systems
Website
https://kingsds.network
Company type
Private
Founded year
2017
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Kings Distributed Systems (DBA Distributive) operates DCP, a web-based distributed computing platform that connects job deployers with a global network of browser, desktop, and mobile workers. It serves individual developers, enterprises, academia, and platform partners via usage-based compute credits.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Kings Distributed Systems industry classification

Industry
Product category
Distributed Computing Platform
NAICS
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)
SIC
Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYFSAPALAB
Decentralized Compute Markets (general-purpose compute, serverless, containerized workloads)
Financial & Insurance/Blockchain & Web3/Decentralized Storage, Compute & Networking (DePIN, IPFS, compute markets)
SECONDARYFSAPALAK
DePIN Orchestration, Scheduling & Middleware (resource discovery, job scheduling, workload orchestration)
Financial & Insurance/Blockchain & Web3/Decentralized Storage, Compute & Networking (DePIN, IPFS, compute markets)

Keywords

  • Distributed computing platform
  • Edge computing network
  • Decentralized compute infrastructure
  • Browser-based worker computing
  • Compute economy marketplace

Where Kings Distributed Systems is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Kingston
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Kings Distributed Systems business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. DCP Compute Credits Sales: Users purchase DCP Compute Credits (⊇) to run distributed computing jobs on the platform. Credits can be purchased via credit card through the dcp.cloud Portal.
  2. Transaction Commission: Scheduler and sub-commissions distribute value to developers, data providers, and other network participants. Platform collects a percentage of compute transactions. Workers earn Credits for contributing compute and can cash out via PayPal.
  3. Partner Platform Fees: Partners operating branded compute platforms and sovereign compute economies collect a percentage of transactions within their networks.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Usage-basedPay-as-you-goUsage-based compute credit pricing

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Kings Distributed Systems product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Kings Distributed Systems (doing business as Distributive) builds and operates the Distributive Compute Platform (DCP), a distributed computing framework built on modern web technology (JavaScript, Web Workers, WebGPU) that creates sovereign and scalable CPU and GPU compute economies. The platform provides frictionless Compute and Worker APIs, multi-platform workers (Browser, Linux, Windows Screensaver, Docker, Android), and a Compute Credits (⊇) economy for buying and selling compute capacity in open or closed networks.

Product overview

Distributive (Kings Distributed Systems) offers the Distributive Compute Platform (DCP), a client-side distributed computing framework built on modern web technology. The platform consists of the DCP Compute API for job deployment and the DCP Worker API for worker execution across multiple platforms (Browser, Linux, Windows, Docker, Android). The ecosystem uses DCP Compute Credits (⊇) as currency, with the dcp.cloud Portal enabling credit card purchases and PayPal cash-outs. Developer tools, orchestration, compute engines, and metering are integrated into a single platform serving individuals, enterprises, academia, and partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • DCP (Distributive Compute Platform): A distributed computing framework built on modern web technology that creates sovereign and scalable CPU and GPU compute economies. Provides frictionless compute APIs, simple worker deployment, and the ability to buy and sell compute in open or closed economies.

Products and services

  • Distributive Compute Platform (DCP)
  • DCP Compute API
  • DCP Worker API
  • dcp.cloud Portal

Companies that use Kings Distributed Systems

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Kings Distributed Systems technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Kings Distributed Systems partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Kings Distributed Systems competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Microsoft Azure: Hyperscaler cloud with Azure Arc and hybrid deployment options that compete in the enterprise sovereignty and cost-reduction space. Broad incumbent with deep enterprise relationships Kings DS would need to displace.
  • Amazon Web Services (EC2): Dominant hyperscaler cloud platform with EC2, spot instances, and AWS Outposts hybrid offering. Competes for the same enterprise compute workload budgets that Kings DS targets, and offers extensive pricing options that directly address the cost-saving wedge.
  • Google Cloud Platform: Hyperscaler offering preemptible VMs, committed-use discounts, and Anthos hybrid. Competes for enterprise compute workloads and provides established alternatives to the cost-saving value proposition.

Direct peers

  • Flux: Decentralized cloud infrastructure with a globally distributed network of nodes providing compute, storage, and hosting services. Comparable architecture and marketplace model, with its own token economy.
  • Render Network: Decentralized GPU rendering and AI compute network built on Solana. Comparable in matching distributed GPU supply with rendering/AI compute demand, though focused more narrowly on graphics and AI workloads.
  • Golem Network: Pioneer decentralized compute marketplace allowing users to rent out machine idle CPU/GPU cycles. Directly comparable two-sided marketplace model, though with a longer history and Ethereum-based token economics.
  • Akash Network: Decentralized cloud computing marketplace using Cosmos-based blockchain to match compute supply with demand. Closely comparable business model (open compute marketplace) with stronger capital base and ecosystem traction.
  • iExec RLC: Decentralized cloud computing marketplace for compute, data, and applications. Comparable in offering a trustless marketplace for trading compute resources, with similar positioning around enterprise adoption.
  • io.net: Decentralized GPU compute network that aggregates underutilized GPUs for AI/ML workloads. Directly comparable to DCP in offering a marketplace for distributed compute supply and demand, and arguably the most well-funded direct competitor.

Emerging players

  • Salad Technologies: Consumer network that aggregates idle gaming PC GPUs for AI/compute workloads. Closely comparable in browser/consumer-device-based distributed GPU model, providing a benchmark for the supply-side scale achievable in this model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Kings Distributed Systems social profiles

Digital presence

Kings Distributed Systems financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Kings Distributed Systems leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Kings Distributed Systems funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Kings Distributed Systems M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kings Distributed Systems

What does Kings Distributed Systems do?

Kings Distributed Systems (doing business as Distributive) builds and operates the Distributive Compute Platform (DCP), a distributed computing framework built on modern web technology (JavaScript, Web Workers, WebGPU) that creates sovereign and scalable CPU and GPU compute economies. The platform provides frictionless Compute and Worker APIs, multi-platform workers (Browser, Linux, Windows Screensaver, Docker, Android), and a Compute Credits (⊇) economy for buying and selling compute capacity in open or closed networks.

When was Kings Distributed Systems founded?

Kings Distributed Systems was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Kings Distributed Systems based?

Kings Distributed Systems is headquartered in Kingston, Canada, in the North America region.

How does Kings Distributed Systems make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. DCP Compute Credits Sales are the primary driver. The others are transaction Commission and partner Platform Fees.

Who are Kings Distributed Systems's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (EC2) and Google Cloud Platform. Direct peers are Flux, Render Network, Golem Network, Akash Network, iExec RLC and io.net. Salad Technologies is listed as an emerging player.

Does Kings Distributed Systems have an API?

Yes. A distributed computing framework providing APIs for deploying jobs across global CPU and GPU networks and running workers to execute job slices. The Compute API enables map-reduce style Jobs consisting of input sets, work functions, and arguments distributed to Workers. The Worker API allows secure execution of job slices with payment address configuration. Available via the dcp-client.js library loaded from scheduler.distributed.computer. Developer documentation is at scheduler.distributed.computer.

What industry is Kings Distributed Systems in?

Kings Distributed Systems's product category is Distributed Computing Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAPALAB, Decentralized Compute Markets (general-purpose compute, serverless, containerized workloads), with a secondary code of FSAPALAK, DePIN Orchestration, Scheduling & Middleware (resource discovery, job scheduling, workload orchestration). Its NAICS code is 51821 and its SIC code is 7370.

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