Key Takeaways
- Record revenue: $127.8M+ (Jan-Dec 2025), $166M ARR by Q3, outpacing Filecoin (135x), Render (455x), Bittensor (14x Rev/MC).
- Massive scale: 1.5B+ compute hours delivered, 440K+ GPU containers in 94 countries and 200+ locations.
- EigenLayer ATH Vault, Aethir Tribe (800+ members), Checker Node Buyback Program.
- Ecosystem boom: 150+ partners & customers, $100M Ecosystem Fund (50+ projects), AI Unbundled (21 industry leaders), 10+ EcoDrops ($15.8M value).
Aethir closed 2025 with explosive growth, marking our first TGE anniversary and solidifying leadership in decentralized GPU cloud computing.
Let’s have a closer look at Aethir’s decentralized cloud milestones to learn more about the numerous achievements that have propelled Aethir to the top of the DePIN sector and positioned it for global enterprise expansion in 2026.
Core Business: Revenue & Scale Expansion
- Massive core business expansion and revenue growth in 2025.
- $166M ARR in Q3 2025.
- Over 1.5B+ compute hours delivered to clients.
As 2025 progressed, Aethir showcased record-breaking core business growth, attracting real revenue from enterprise customers across the AI, Web3, and gaming sectors. Our decentralized GPU cloud computing network’s public, on-chain metrics clearly indicate Aethir’s leading position in the DePIN sector. While other DePINs struggle with client acquisition and revenue, Aethir’s annual recurring revenue, first announced in April, was $36M worth of actual compute purchases.
Throughout the year, Aethir’s core business continued to evolve and grow, reaching an annual recurring revenue of $166M in Q3 2025. Aethir’s Rev/MC ratio outpaced Filecoin by 135%, Render by 455%, and Bittensor by more than 14x, reflecting the most efficient revenue-to-valuation profile among major DePIN compute sector leaders for Q3 2025. Aethir proves that sustainable business models define authentic market leadership in decentralized GPU computing.
Aethir delivered 1.5B+ compute hours to clients, supporting some of the most innovative AI, Web3, and gaming builders on the market with access to premium high-performance cloud computing.
Powering Enterprise Compute Services With the EigenLayer ATH Vault
- Aethir launched the EigenLayer ATH Vault.
- The EigenLayer ATH Vault is essential for onboarding new compute cohorts.
- Stakers can maximize rewards by depositing ATH into the vault.
Aethir’s partnership with EigenCloud is a core pillar of our long-term vision for decentralized GPU cloud computing, supporting enterprise clients worldwide with premium, high-performance computing services. As part of our collaboration, we launched the EigenLayer ATH Vault, a unique staking pool directly tied to our core compute business, enabling us to onboard new cohorts of Cloud Hosts through the eATH tokens staked in the vault. Since its launch, the EigenLayer ATH Vault has become Aethir’s largest staking pool.
The EigenLayer ATH Vault allows users to stake ATH and mint eATH, thereby maximizing their rewards. ATH stakers can now provide the staked ATH required for new compute cohorts, enabling us to serve more clients and supercharge the growth of AI and gaming innovation.
Each user who deposits their ATH in the EigenLayer ATH Vault is joining Aethir’s journey to support the most innovative AI and gaming enterprises with premium, decentralized, scalable, and cost-effective cloud computing. The best part about eATH is that it acts as a liquid staking receipt token, accumulating ATH rewards throughout its lifecycle, allowing holders to redeem them once their staking period ends.
Stake in our EigenLayer ATH Vault here: user.aethir.com/stake/eigenlayer
Unprecedented Ecosystem Growth with Tier 1 Partnerships
- Global ecosystem growth with 150+ partners and clients across various sectors.
- Aethir built one of the largest ecosystems in Web3.
- Numerous Tier 1 partners across Web3, AI, and gaming.
Our decentralized GPU-as-a-Service ecosystem expanded across various verticals in 2025, onboarding numerous AI, Web3, and gaming innovators. The Aethir ecosystem includes 150+ partners and clients who all share their dedication to our decentralized GPU cloud as a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective cloud computing solution.
Let’s have a look at some of Aethir’s Tier 1 partnerships in 2025.
- Aethir's decentralized GPU cloud ecosystem has expanded to the Solana blockchain, enabling users to bridge and transact with ATH on Solana.
- Aethir launched the eATH pool on Pendle, enabling stakers to split eATH into PT and YT for advanced DeFi strategies like looping and hedging in GPU-based DePIN.
- Aethir's 100M Ecosystem Fund joined forces with Avalanche Foundation to support the onboarding of AI innovators into the Avalanche ecosystem through the infraBUIDL(AI) Program.
- GAIB and Aethir teamed up to launch an innovative GPU tokenization pilot program on the BNB blockchain, introducing next-level tokenized GPU assets.
- Plume joined Aethir to launch an RWAI Initiative that combines real-world asset (RWA) solutions and GPUs.
- Maitrix’s cutting-edge platform for intelligent stablecoins has launched the AUSD stablecoin for Aethir’s decentralized cloud ecosystem.
- SACHI has become the first iGaming metaverse in Aethir’s ecosystem, marking an exciting milestone in our journey to onboard a diverse portfolio of gaming enterprises.
- Aethir partnered with Lyn AI to support the evolution of video production and advance the adoption of Open-Source video AI technology.
- Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud supports the Ponchiqs ecosystem’s multiplayer tournaments with premium GPU computing power.
- Aethir's Instant Play streaming technology is supporting Doctor Who: Worlds Apart by Reality+, bringing instant game streaming to players worldwide.
- GG3, a groundbreaking AI platform reimagining user engagement across gaming and digital ecosystems, joined Aethir’s GPU cloud network.
- Credible and Aethir launched the first DePIN-powered credit card and loan product backed by ATH, offering versatile DeFi options for ATH holders.
- Aethir partnered with Arizona State University to empower AI and blockchain education through decentralized GPU cloud computing and game-based learning labs.
- A joint program with WeatherXM for builders developing AI-driven applications that rely on GPU compute and high-fidelity environmental data across sectors such as climate, agriculture, energy, logistics, insurance, trading, and public infrastructure.
Growing the Web3 AI Ecosystem With AI Unbundled: An Alliance of Industry Leaders
- Aethir launched AI Unbundled: An alliance to support Web3 AI innovation.
- 21 industry leaders joined AI Unbundled, creating an AI infra powerhouse.
- AI Unbundled delivers hands-on support for visionary Web3 AI builders.
As dedicated supporters of Web3 AI innovation, we’ve teamed up with 21 industry leaders to create AI Unbundled, an alliance set on supporting AI builders with the infrastructure needed to launch next-gen innovations.
Apart from Aethir, the AI Unbundled Alliance comprises Chainlink, 0G Labs, Biconomy, ChainGPT, GEODNET, IoTeX, Oasis Protocol, FLock.io, OORT, DeAgent AI, Polyhedra, iExec, AlphaNeural AI, Theta Labs, Plume Network, Cere Network, Irys, Impossible Cloud Network, NEO, AR.IO, and Hologram.
Through this alliance, Aethir and our high-value ecosystem partners are delivering an end-to-end infrastructure backbone tailored specifically for AI builders. From compute power to decentralized data solutions and ecosystem investment, AI Unbundled is designed to empower developers at every stage of their journey. Thanks to AI Unbundled, AI builders have all-around support, from infrastructure to marketing, enabling them to focus on developing and launching their innovative AI products.
Expanding GPU Cloud Host Onboarding to Support Enterprise AI Compute Demand
- Aethir doubled down on onboarding new GPU Cloud Host cohorts.
- Cloud Hosts earn ATH tokens by providing GPU compute for Aethir’s clients.
- Higher utilization rates than centralized clouds maximize Cloud Host revenue.
The AI industry is rapidly evolving, introducing innovative solutions and upgrading existing platforms such as ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, and other LLMs with more advanced features and capabilities. This has led to a massive growth in GPU demand in the AI industry, which is why Aethir has been constantly expanding its Cloud Host compute provider cohorts in 2025.
Aethir supports 440,000+ high-performance GPU Containers worldwide, across 200+ locations in 94 countries, ready to service the most demanding AI, Web3, and gaming workloads, at scale. Our GPU network includes thousands of NVIDIA H100s, H200s, B200s, and B300s, as well as other top-shelf GPU models.
Aethir’s Cloud Hosts earn generous ATH token rewards by providing compute for our ecosystem of 150+ partners and clients. To enable smoother Cloud Host onboarding, we’ve prepared a detailed onboarding guide, a deep dive into GPU monetization strategies for potential Cloud Hosts, and guidance on how to maximize ROI as a compute provider in Aethir’s network.
We explained how data centers can win by becoming Aethir Cloud Hosts rather than joining centralized cloud systems. We highlighted the key points that show why decentralized cloud computing is better, faster, more reliable, and more cost-efficient.
Anyone with idle, high-performance GPUs can apply to become an Aethir Cloud Host and start earning ATH by filling out this form.
Supporting AI & RWA Innovators With Aethir’s $100M Ecosystem Fund
- Aethir’s $100M Ecosystem Fund has a key role in our ecosystem growth.
- We’ve supported 25+ AI agent projects and several RWA trailblazers.
- Launched numerous joint grant programs with our esteemed partners.
Our $100 Million Ecosystem Fund played a critical role in supporting Aethir’s AI and RWA ecosystem's growth over the past 12 months. The fund is designed to support innovative builders with compute grants and subsidies for Aethir’s decentralized cloud. We firmly believe that builders with clear, innovative visions should have access to the resources they need to create industry-shaping solutions. That’s why we supported five batches of AI agent builders, totaling 25+ projects, as well as a batch of RWA trailblazers building at the intersection of AI and RWA.
AI agents and RWA are two vibrant industry niches within Web3 that have been showing promising developments in 2025. As passionate supporters of Web3 innovation, we showed hands-on support for innovative projects through our ecosystem grants.
The Aethir Ecosystem Fund includes several grant programs for AI and gaming enterprises tailored to each company's unique needs. Grant applications are assessed based on various factors to determine the most adequate grant value for eligible companies.
Over the past year, we’ve onboarded 50+ projects into the Aethir ecosystem through grants and subsidies from our $100M Ecosystem Fund and its tracks, including Aethir Catalyst, hackathon sponsorships, and our joint grant programs with Polyhedra, Xai, Xsolla, XPLA, and the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center.
Supercharging Community Growth with Aethir Tribe
- Aethir Tribe is a unique community program to onboard thousands of Micro KOLs.
- Over 800 active members and 5,000+ high-quality content pieces published.
- Planning to scale to 2,000+ Tribe members in 2026.
We introduced Aethir Tribe, a unique program to onboard thousands of Aethir community members as KOL ambassadors. We owe our success to the amazing Aethir community, which believed in our vision of universal cloud computing from day one. Through the Aethir Tribe program, we gave our community members the chance to become official voices of Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud vision.
With over 800 active members producing more than 5,000 pieces of high-quality content, the Tribe became one of the most engaged and effective grassroots marketing ecosystems in Web3. Our focus on quality-driven contributions, a transparent points-based leaderboard, and rewards for genuine engagement helped set a new standard for community participation in decentralized infrastructure.
In 2026, we’re scaling the Tribe to 2,000+ active members and expanding beyond X (Twitter) into multi-platform engagement. The goal is to transform all Tribe members into trusted Aethir ambassadors, creators who educate, amplify, and represent Aethir’s mission across the broader AI and DePIN ecosystems.
Aethir Forge: A Grassroots Community Initiative
- The launch of Aethir Forge: A grassroots program empowering Aethir community growth.
- The program is designed to expand our reach across local Web3 communities.
- Introducing ForgeMasters: Active community members and champions of Aethir’s vision.
Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud ecosystem depends heavily on community support. ATH stakers, Cloud Hosts, Checker Node holders, and Aethir Edge operators are all part of our community, which is why we launched Aethir Forge to strengthen grassroots community growth and champion Aethir’s vision in key markets.
We introduced Aethir Forge, an innovative program designed to strengthen our community and expand the reach of the Aethir ecosystem across AI, gaming, and Web3. The Aethir Forge program empowers individuals to self-organize at the grassroots level, providing a structured framework to engage their local communities. It focuses on educating and onboarding new members while spreading Aethir’s vision through localized, community-driven initiatives. Aethir Forge is expanding Aethir’s presence across key regions with thriving developer communities.
ForgeMasters are the powering force behind Aethir Forge. They are highly motivated and skilled community leaders who drive local communities, onboard new users, and expand Aethir’s network through events, partnerships, and advocacy.
Introduced the Checker Node Buyback Program
- Aethir launched the Checker Node Buyback program for node holders.
- Users can sell their NFT node licenses back to Aethir Foundation.
- Sellers receive eATH tokens tied to the EigenLayer ATH Vault.
Checker Node license NFTs were untransferable for the first 12 months since Aethir’s TGE in June 2024. To introduce a streamlined way for community members to unlock liquidity, we’ve launched the Checker Node Buyback program in June 2025.
Aethir’s Checker Node Buyback program enabled node holders to sell their NFT licenses back to Aethir and earn exciting benefits. The buyback program is part of Aethir’s broader strategy to strengthen the Aethir ecosystem by enabling users to support onboarding new compute cohorts into Aethir’s DePIN stack.
Users can sell their Checker Nodes to Aethir Foundation in exchange for eATH, which is used to support Aethir’s decentralized cloud computing infrastructure. When Checker Node holders sell their nodes back to Aethir, they directly support our network's new GPU compute cohorts by holding eATH. We are utilizing eATH to facilitate the Checker Buyback program, supporting the onboarding of new GPU Cloud Host cohorts into Aethir’s decentralized cloud.
Users can still access the Checker Node Buyback program and sell their nodes back to Aethir here: checkerbb.aethir.com
Aethir Cloud Drop Seasons 2.0 & 3.0: Reframing Airdrop Tokenomics
- Aethir Cloud Drop Seasons 2.0 & 3.0 introduced innovative airdrop tokenomics.
- Season 2.0 supported our long-term stakeholders with eATH rewards.
- Season 3.0 was allocated to supporting the ATH ecosystem growth.
The Aethir community has a critical role in powering our DePIN stack and supporting Aethir’s long-term vision of universal cloud computing. That’s why we decided to reframe Aethir Cloud Drop Seasons 2.0 and 3.0, shifting from a classic token distribution model to a longer-term sustainability approach that benefits all our stakeholders and supports the ATH token’s performance.
In Cloud Drop Season 2.0, we rewarded our long-term supporters, including Checker Node holders, ATH stakers, and Cloud Hosts, as the powering forces behind Aethir’s ecosystem. Without Checker Node holders, ATH stakers, and Cloud Hosts, Aethir’s GPU cloud would not function. These community groups have been directly supporting Aethir’s daily operations and network stability since the launch of our mainnet. They are the core pillars of Aethir’s DePIN stack, which is why we rewarded our long-term supporters whose commitment has helped us build Aethir’s decentralized cloud infrastructure.
Furthermore, instead of ATH, we decided to conduct the airdrop in eATH tokens, tied to the EigenLayer ATH Vault and redeemable in June 2026, following a one-year lock-up period that supports enterprise compute stability.
The Aethir Foundation made a bold decision to allocate the entire Aethir Cloud Drop Season 3.0 to strengthening the Aethir ecosystem. This means the tokens from Season 3.0 are not being sold on the open market. Instead, they’re being reinvested into the Aethir ecosystem to strengthen GPU infrastructure, increase compute capacity, and drive sustainable growth.
With Season 3.0 of Aethir Cloud Drop, we’ve evolved from passive token distribution to active ecosystem reinvestment. Each airdropped ATH token strengthens the compute backbone powering AI workloads, Web3 applications, and decentralized infrastructure.
Aethir’s Enterprise AI Case Studies & Customer Success Stories
- Numerous case studies and success stories highlight Aethir’s versatile GPU cloud services.
Aethir’s distributed GPU-as-a-Service model is powering some of the most innovative AI projects in the industry, demonstrating how decentralized cloud computing can efficiently support visionary AI builders at scale. We’ve published numerous exciting case studies and customer success stories about our clients’ experience with Aethir’s AI infrastructure.
Notable AI businesses leveraging Aethir’s global GPU network include Kluster.ai, Inferium, OpenLedger, Raiinmaker, Attentions.ai, Mondrian AI, Messiah, Respeecher, Velvet Capital, and other AI trailblazers who have selected Aethir as their primary compute provider.
Case Studies: Enterprise AI Proof
Rewarding the Community With Exciting EcoDrops
- Numerous partners have rewarded Aethir’s vibrant community with EcoDrops.
- 10+ partners have conducted EcoDrops for our loyal Aethirians, totaling over $15.8M in token rewards.
- No other Web3 ecosystem has rewarded its community members as Aethir has.
Our ecosystem partners recognize the critical role of the Aethir community in powering our decentralized GPU cloud infrastructure. Checker Node holders, ATH stakers, and Aethir Edge operators all play a crucial role in supporting the everyday operations of the Aethir DePIN stack. Many of our Ecosystem partners have decided to reward the Aethir community with special benefits and exciting surprises in 2025, through our EcoDrop initiative.
To show appreciation for our community, last year, we launched the Aethir EcoDrop initiative, through which our partners can conduct exclusive airdrops and bring exciting surprises to the Aethir community. So far, 10+ partners have conducted EcoDrops for our loyal Aethirians, totaling over $15.8M in token rewards.
There’s no other DePIN ecosystem on the market that has brought so many additional rewards and benefits to its community. Our global ecosystem recognizes the importance of Aethir’s community in facilitating streamlined access to high-performance GPU computing for AI, Web3, and gaming.
Over the last twelve months, our partners have continued to drop exclusive rewards for Aethirians, including EcoDrops from Tashi, Bluwhale, Sogni, Botanika, Rainfall, Beamable, and other esteemed partners.
Aethir for Devs: Exclusive Benefits for Web3 AI Developers
- Aethir is the ideal GPU cloud for Web3 developers.
- Aethir for Devs provides grants, hackathon rewards, and compute support to AI Web3 builders.
AI development requires access to ample computing resources at all times, but high-performance GPUs are often unavailable to small developer teams and startups. That’s why we decided to launch the Aethir for Devs track, offering hands-on support to visionary AI developers for their whole product development cycle.
Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud delivers cutting-edge performance at up to 86% lower costs than AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Designed for AI builders, it eliminates vendor lock-in, hidden fees, latency issues, and GPU bottlenecks. Experience scalable, future-ready infrastructure built to power innovation without compromise.
To support AI developers, Aethir is offering Aethir Compute grants and credits, as well as AI LLM aggregator credits from Aethir partners, available to developer teams with 50% discounts. Furthermore, by supporting and sponsoring hackathons, Aethir is helping bring users to new apps and providing marketing support for visionary developer teams.
Looking Ahead: Aethir’s 2026 Roadmap
As we enter into a new year of AI innovation, Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud is preparing to step up operations across the board, advancing enterprise AI compute capabilities to meet rapidly growing market demand.
In 2026, Aethir will accelerate enterprise AI adoption by combining global GPU scaling, institutional capital, expanded token utility, and major v2 upgrades. We’ll onboard new cohorts of Cloud Hosts and launch exciting ecosystem programs, alongside major tech upgrades, staking updates, and enterprise compute initiatives.
For more details about Aethir’s 2026 roadmap, check our dedicated blog.
Stay tuned for an exciting new year of innovation as we continue scaling the world’s largest decentralized GPU cloud and compute DePIN.
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