Sovereign Cloud
Running on the Mycelium Cloud & Network
1. Foundation: Mycelium Cloud
The Mycelium Cloud provides the compute and storage foundation for the Virtual Datacenter. It operates as a distributed infrastructure layer, made up of thousands of independent nodes located in data centers, offices, and homes across the world.
Each node contributes:
- Compute (CPU, memory, and GPU resources)
- Storage (distributed and encrypted)
- Networking (secure, peer-to-peer links)
This creates a global pool of resources that can be allocated dynamically to run applications, containers, or virtual machines — just like in a traditional cloud, but without a single owner or control point.
Mycelium Cloud is:
- Open source
- Energy-efficient
- Jurisdictionally sovereign
- Scalable across multiple geographies
In other words, the Mycelium Cloud replaces the need for massive centralized data centers with a cooperative, decentralized compute fabric.
2. Connectivity: Mycelium Network
Above the compute layer sits the Mycelium Network, which connects all nodes and datacenters through a secure, unbreakable overlay network.
It handles:
- VPN, DNS, and routing
- End-to-end encrypted communication
- Content delivery and caching (CDN)
- Streaming and messaging services
This means applications inside the Virtual Datacenter can communicate securely without depending on public internet routes or commercial ISPs. The network constantly monitors itself, routing traffic along the shortest and most resilient paths, ensuring performance even under failures or attacks.
3. Decentralization: What Makes It Unique
Unlike traditional data centers (Google, AWS, Microsoft), which are centralized and controlled by single corporations, the Mycelium Virtual Datacenter is decentralized by design:
| Centralized Datacenter | Mycelium Virtual Datacenter |
|---|---|
| Owned and operated by one entity | Operated cooperatively by many independent node owners |
| Single jurisdiction, subject to local censorship or shutdown | Multi-jurisdictional, resilient to regulation or single-point failure |
| Data stored in one physical location | Data sharded and mirrored globally across trusted nodes |
| Fixed infrastructure and scaling limits | Dynamic, on-demand resource allocation from global pool |
| High operational and capital costs | Shared-cost model leveraging existing distributed capacity |
This decentralized model makes the Mycelium ecosystem:
- Sovereign — no single entity controls or accesses your data
- Resilient — services continue even if parts of the network fail
- Efficient — uses existing underutilized hardware worldwide
- Inclusive — anyone can contribute capacity and earn rewards
4. The Virtual Datacenter Experience
When a user or organization deploys a Virtual Datacenter, Mycelium automatically allocates resources across its global infrastructure. Your VDC acts as a private cloud environment — isolated, secure, and fully compliant with modern application needs.
You can:
- Deploy Kubernetes clusters, databases, and applications
- Host web apps, APIs, or streaming services
- Scale up or down instantly based on demand
All workloads are monitored, self-healing, and distributed for high availability. If one node fails, workloads are automatically re-instantiated elsewhere — ensuring continuous uptime and reliability.
5. The New Model of Cloud Sovereignty
The Mycelium Virtual Datacenter is not just a cheaper or faster cloud; it’s a new model of digital sovereignty. It allows startups, organizations, and even nations to own and operate their cloud infrastructure collectively, free from dependence on hyperscalers.
By combining:
- Mycelium Cloud (compute & storage)
- Mycelium Network (connectivity & security)
- Decentralized governance and ownership
…it delivers a truly sovereign, self-sustaining, and future-proof alternative to centralized cloud providers.