Shaga utilizes a peer-to-peer edge network that transforms individual gaming PCs into distributed nodes, significantly reducing latency and enhancing network performance for cloud gaming. This technology enables gamers to access high-quality, responsive gameplay on any device without the need for centralized servers, while also allowing PC owners to earn income by contributing their computing power.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Cloud gaming often suffers from high latency due to reliance on centralized servers, hindering real-time responsiveness and limiting accessibility for gamers with lower-end devices or unstable internet connections. Existing solutions often require significant infrastructure investment and fail to leverage the distributed computing power of individual gaming PCs.
Solution
Shaga is a peer-to-peer edge network that transforms individual gaming PCs into distributed nodes, reducing latency and enhancing network performance for cloud gaming. By distributing computing power closer to the user, Shaga enables gamers to access high-quality, responsive gameplay on any device. The platform bypasses the need for centralized servers through its peer-to-peer architecture and algorithms, minimizing data travel distance and improving responsiveness. Shaga also allows PC owners to contribute their computing power to the network and earn income.
Target Audience
Shaga targets gamers seeking low-latency, accessible cloud gaming experiences, as well as PC owners interested in monetizing their hardware's computing power.
Features
- Peer-to-peer architecture that distributes computing power across a network of gaming PCs.
- Low-latency gaming experience by connecting users to the closest available node.
- Compatibility with Web3 games, providing access without technical hurdles.
- Opportunity for PC owners to earn passive income by contributing computing resources.
- Local discovery feature to connect with nearby gamers and gaming sessions.
- Shaga Account enables access to game libraries from any location.
- Support for the Odyssey web3 gaming controller.