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  • 22 Aug, 2024

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Introducing Aethir: Developing Cloud Compute Infrastructure for AI & Gaming

Aethir seeks to innovate within the decentralized cloud computing sector, offering enterprise-grade GPU compute infrastructure tailored specifically for AI and gaming. Aethir aggregates high-quality GPU chips, such as NVIDIA H100s, into a global network, aiming to provide scalable, on-demand cloud compute resources.

Project Function:

Aethir's distributed cloud computing model presents a novel approach to cloud infrastructure:

  • Enterprise GPU Owners: By joining the Aethir network, GPU owners can unlock the revenue potential of their underutilized GPU chips, essentially becoming cloud compute providers.
  • End Users: Users gain access to affordable, on-demand compute resources necessary for AI training, inferencing workloads, real-time rendering applications, and other virtualized compute operations.

Aethir’s decentralized model mitigates the limitations of traditional, centralized cloud infrastructures, providing several key advantages:

  1. Enterprise Grade: Aggregates high-quality GPU resources to enable reliability for enterprises of all sizes.
  2. Low Latency: Ensures low latency for real-time rendering, crucial for applications like cloud gaming.
  3. Distributed: Scales by aggregating existing chips worldwide, meeting geographic and industry-specific requirements.
  4. Affordability: Reduces costs associated with legacy providers by up to 80%, making compute resources accessible for smaller companies.
  5. Decentralized Ownership: Resource owners retain control and ownership, providing a financially viable model for contributing to Aethir’s network.

Token Utility:

The Aethir Token (ATH) is the native cryptocurrency of the Aethir network and plays a pivotal role in its ecosystem. Key functions of ATH include:

  • Facilitating Payments: ATH is used to pay for services on the Aethir network, such as renting GPU resources for AI applications and cloud gaming.
  • Governance: ATH holders can participate in the governance of the Aethir network, voting on proposals and decisions affecting the platform.
  • Staking: Users can stake their ATH tokens to support network operations and security, earning rewards in return.
  • Security and Quality Assurance: ATH incentivizes participants to maintain the security and quality of the provided services.

Information about the Founders:

Aethir was founded by Mark Rydon, Daniel Wang, and Richard Fengeli. 


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