# Overview of Nidum

Nidum is a decentralized AI ecosystem designed to provide unrestricted access to advanced AI services. Unlike traditional AI platforms that impose censorship, subscriptions, and centralized control, Nidum operates as an open, community-driven marketplace. Users can run AI models **offline**, contribute computing power to earn tokens, and leverage AI on a **pay-as-you-go** basis.

### Why Nidum?

* **Decentralized & Censorship-Free** – No restrictions on AI usage.
* **Offline AI Models** – Run AI models without requiring internet access.
* **Autonomous AI Agents** – Deploy function-calling AI assistants.
* **Compute Sharing & Staking** – Earn tokens by sharing computing power.
* **Transparent Pay-as-You-Go Model** – No forced subscriptions.

### Core Features

* **AI Marketplace** – Access powerful AI models with flexible pricing.
* **NIDUM Shared** – Convert personal devices into AI compute nodes.
* **Tokenized Economy** – Earn and spend bitsCrunch Tokens ($BCUT) within the ecosystem.
* **Cross-Platform Availability** – Supports Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.

### **Getting Started**

To begin using Nidum, follow these steps:

1. **Install** [**Nidum AI** ](https://www.nidum.ai/)on your device.
2. **Create an account** and set up your AI node.
3. **Explore AI models** in the marketplace.
4. **Run AI offline** or deploy autonomous agents.
5. **Earn tokens** by sharing compute or staking.