Aethir, a leading provider of decentralized GPU-as-a-Service infrastructure for AI and gaming, and EigenLayer, a blockchain infrastructure platform that offers restaking solutions, announced an integration to revolutionize the scalability and efficiency of decentralized cloud computing. The integration will simplify the on-chain process for non-Web3 native GPU computing service providers, expand Aethirs decentralized network capabilities, and bring new development opportunities to both communities, greatly promoting the development of decentralized cloud infrastructure.
Despite the promise of decentralized cloud computing, the field still faces huge challenges, including regulatory barriers, limited enterprise adoption, and the complexity of on-chain for non-Web3 native computing service providers, especially those public companies subject to cryptocurrency regulations. By integrating with EigenLayer and using the AVS model, Aethir is breaking down these barriers. With global demand for AI and gaming computing infrastructure expected to grow by more than 30% by 2030, this partnership will put Aethir at the forefront of the decentralized cloud race.
Aethirs decentralized cloud infrastructure is the most profitable DePIN ecosystem, with approximately 400,000 state-of-the-art GPU containers across 93 locations, including more than 3,000 NVIDIA H100s and NVIDIA H200s, and more than 59,000 Aethir Edges. Aethir has generated more than $91 million in annual revenue through its on-chain protocol (based on data from the last 5 months), providing enterprise-grade GPU services to the global AI and gaming industries. Integrating EigenLayers Active Verification Service (AVS) model greatly enhances Aethirs scalability, providing ATH token holders with more opportunities to re-stake and maximize their earnings in the ecosystem. This diverse resource pool enables Aethir to maintain a 70% utilization rate, far exceeding industry standards.
EigenLayers re-staking solution allows the Aethir community to stake their ATH tokens and delegate them to validators within the EigenLayer ecosystem. This feature enables ordinary stakers to support the on-chain of new GPU computing resources, providing staking capabilities to computing service providers that may have entry barriers. In turn, Aethir participants, including Checker node holders and edge operators, can maximize their returns through EigenLayers native token rewards and additional ATH earnings opportunities. In addition, Aethirs Active Verification Service (AVS) integration has also brought tangible revenue to the EigenLayer ecosystem, bringing new value to stakeholders of both platforms.
This collaboration comes as Aethir’s $100 million Ecosystem Fund continues to drive adoption of its compute platform. The fund is focused on supporting AI and game development, particularly those integrating AI agents (Model-as-a-Service) into their operations, providing them with access to Aethir’s extensive GPU network. By providing computing resources at competitive prices, Aethir has helped companies such as ai16z, YahtzeeDAO, and Almonica scale their AI workloads, such as LLM training and inference, to advance the field of AI. With all four batches of AI agents now online, the program is accelerating the adoption of the Aethir compute platform, driving innovation, and expanding the possibilities for AI integration.
The integration helps further advance Aethirs New Horizons initiative, which aims to expand its network by attracting high-quality cloud hosting providers. Computing service providers joining the Aethir network can enjoy unprecedented annual interest rates of 200%-400%, setting a new standard for profitability in the DePIN ecosystem. This development is critical to maintaining Aethirs mission of providing enterprise-grade computing services to its growing customer base.
EigenLayers AVS model not only strengthens the trust mechanism that supports the Aethir network, but also enables Aethir to accommodate a large number of new GPU computing service providers. By eliminating the need for cloud hosters to directly stake ATH, this collaboration ensures that more new computing service providers can be connected, while complementing Aethirs mature ATH-Gaming and ATH-AI pools, further promoting the development of decentralized networks. These developments ensure that Aethir always stands at the forefront of decentralized cloud innovation and provides scalable and cost-effective solutions for the most demanding industries.
Aethirs integration with EigenLayer is a key milestone in Aethirs journey to redefine the future of decentralized cloud computing, said Daniel Wang, CEO of Aethir. By leveraging EigenLayers restaking framework, we not only expand staking opportunities for our community, but also unlock new growth opportunities for computing service providers and enterprises. Together, we will set a new benchmark for the DePIN ecosystem.
Sreeram Kannan, CEO of Eigen Labs, added: “Aethir’s vision for a decentralized, enterprise-grade cloud network aligns seamlessly with our goals at EigenLayer. By integrating EigenLayer’s restaking infrastructure, Aethir is bridging the gap between Web3 and traditional enterprise, bringing tangible value to both ecosystems. We are excited to see Aethir leveraging EigenLayer to support the expansion of its groundbreaking GPU cloud infrastructure.”
About Aethir
Aethir is a leading enterprise-grade AI GPU-as-a-Service provider. Aethir’s decentralized cloud computing infrastructure connects GPU service providers with enterprises that need powerful GPUs to handle demanding AI and ML workloads. With a rapidly growing network of approximately 400,000 state-of-the-art GPUs in 93 locations, including more than 3,000 NVIDIA H100s and more than 59,000 Aethir Edges, Aethir provides scalable GPU computing resources on-demand around the world.
Backed by top investors including Framework Ventures, Merit Circle, Hashkey, Animoca Brands, Sanctor Capital, and Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC), Aethir has raised over $140 million in funding to advance decentralized computing.
About EigenLayer
EigenLayer is a groundbreaking blockchain infrastructure platform that introduces a re-staking solution, unlocking new capabilities for decentralized networks. EigenLayer enables the reuse of bookkeeping capital across multiple protocols, driving innovation and scalability in the blockchain ecosystem. Its Active Verification Service (AVS) model enhances trust and efficiency, enabling projects like Aethir to build resilient and inclusive systems.
