What is BOINC?
BOINC is an open source platform for volunteer computing that lets individuals use their computers & phones to help science research. It is free to use and already home to 30+ projects over a range of scientific disciplines. Examples include protein structure prediction (Rosetta@home), mapping the Milky Way galaxy (Milkyway@home), and tackling problems in public health and clean energy (World Community Grid).

How can I participate?
Individuals: Join BOINC and start earning Gridcoin for your contributions! See the table below for more information

Researchers and institutions: Tap into the spare processing power of tens of thousands of volunteers by creating your own BOINC project for free! The Gridcoin network can reward your project's userbase to encourage participation and improve user retention.

Comparison of Ways to Join
Comparison of the ways for individuals to join. Click or hover on dotted text for a definition

Solo Crunching Pool Crunching Non-Cruncher (no research)
BOINC rewards ✔️ ✔️ ❌
Constant Block Rewards ✔️ ❌ ✔️
Secures network ✔️ ❌ ✔️
Decentralized ✔️ ❌ ✔️
Ability to vote ✔️ ❌ ✔️
Keep 100% of Rewards ✔️ ❌ ✔️
No Gridcoin Needed to Start ❌ ✔️ ❌
BOINC Leaderboards BOINCstats, Gridcoinstats & others Pool only Gridcoinstats
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