DeepSeek is making strides in the realm of distributed computing with its project smallpond, designed to enhance DuckDB's capabilities. They have developed three key projects: smallpond, 3fs, and deepep. The development reflects a noteworthy trend in the industry where distributed computing is becoming pivotal, possibly cycling back towards a distributed-centric approach after years of centralized solutions. The community seems to appreciate the initiatives which aim to innovate and optimize AI through distributed resources, hinting at a significant evolution in technical infrastructure.