Most players can’t play the games they want. Not because of interest, but because hardware, downloads and closed platforms block them. YOM removes all that friction: AAA gaming, one click, anywhere.
the problem: a broken funnel
To go further into detail, let’s look quickly on the path to play as it currently stands. In order to game, players have to acquire a high end gaming machine with a powerful enough GPU to run AAA titles. Gaming platforms with online shops are then patronized, with games dropped into carts and added to wish lists, where 78% are abandoned. This is because the download and install pain, 10–20 GB downloads and 4hr+ waits, kill the excitement.
Cloud gaming was held up as a way to solve this friction. But because all current cloud gaming offerings are centralized, hosted in large data centers in limited locations and at great cost, this ‘solution’ has been equally gated.
The problem is not the games, and not the willingness of players to play. The problem is the distribution.
YOM’s approach
At YOM we created the “YouTube” level of accessibility for gaming. AAA games can be posted to any website, streamed into social media like Discord and Telegram, and broadcast to living rooms via Chromecast. And we’re just getting started.
This means there is no high end GPU barrier for play, no ‘download and install’ issue, no storage concerns and no driver updates needed. YOM moves the player out of the closed platforms with their own fees and subscriptions into open, instant play.
the (not-so) secret: decentralization
The YOM infrastructure has a massive, profound difference from the legacy cloud networks, and that is the power of the community!
The YOM NANO device is a 2 TB plug-n-play SSD that turns gaming rigs in locations around the world into mini-cloud gaming nodes. So instead of streaming from large data centers in limited locations around the world (all very costly to build and maintain), games on the YOM network are hosted by thousands of NANO operators worldwide.
It means:
- 93% cheaper hosting costs for game publishers and developers
- Extremely low latency thanks to distance orchestration
- Substantial passive income for NANO operators
the ripple effect: expanding the gaming universe
Jumping into a game now becomes as easy as watching a video streamed online. On an individual level, this is helpful. On the industry scale, this ease of access compounds massively.
Game developers are now able to reach audiences who were locked out for the hardware requirements mentioned above. Regions who are out of reach of centralized clouds are now penetrated by the YOM network. And brands can now embed their experiences through all of their social media channels.
With access this quick, even the most creative games with unique mechanics can be sampled, and players hooked, just by the developer posting a demo into any Discord group and having play start instantly for thousands of users.
join the new era of play
Building the best game distribution channel on the technology only dreamed about in the past has been the drive for the YOM team. Ultimately, however, it comes down to the community.
Everyone is invited to spread the word about this seismic change to the gaming industry. Join our socials and engage with the Alpha test network participants to discover more.
Those interested in how much passive income they might receive should engage with our Rig Check app and explore the possibilities.
gaming without friction
Gaming is due for a massive expansion, both in reach and in creativity, and YOM Instant Play is there to make it happen. By removing the friction, costs collapse and access is unlocked. For billions of players, this means being a single click away from the best experiences gaming has to offer. For thousands of rig owners, it can mean a steady passive income stream that supports the greatest entertainment industry in the world.
Eat. Sleep. Earn. Repeat.
YOM — we fixed cloud gaming.
Ready to join? Become a NANO operator or explore the network.
FAQ
What is YOM? YOM is a decentralized cloud gaming network that lets players stream AAA games instantly to any device without downloads, using distributed gaming PCs instead of expensive data centers.
How much cheaper is YOM for game publishers? YOM offers 93% cheaper hosting costs compared to traditional centralized cloud gaming solutions.
What is a NANO device? The YOM NANO is a 2TB plug-and-play SSD that turns any gaming PC into a mini cloud gaming node, allowing owners to earn passive income while contributing to the network.
