Add Common Compute Network grant application

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Project Abstract

Project Abstract

Common Compute Network is a decentralized infrastructure protocol that transforms edge devices into a distributed AI inference network with economic incentives built on Polkadot. The project extends the existing Common Compute OS (production-ready and deployed) to create a tokenized network where compute providers earn rewards for serving AI inference requests. Our architecture uses Substrate pallets for transparent coordination (device registry, job intents metadata) while keeping AI inference off-chain via gateway and device agents. This approach delivers a practical path from single-device inference to a networked system without on-chain computation overhead.

Grant level

• [ x] Level 2: Up to $30,000, 3 approvals

Application Checklist

• The application template has been copied and aptly renamed (project_name.md).
• I have read the application guidelines.
• Payment details have been provided (Polkadot AssetHub (USDC & DOT) address in the application and bank details via email, if applicable).
• I understand that an agreed upon percentage of each milestone will be paid in vested DOT, to the Polkadot address listed in the application.
• I am aware that, in order to receive a grant, I (and the entity I represent) have to successfully complete a KYC/KYB check.
• The software delivered for this grant will be released under an open-source license specified in the application.
• The initial PR contains only one commit (squash and force-push if needed).
• The grant will only be announced once the first milestone has been accepted (see the announcement guidelines).

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