- Aethir surpassed 1 billion+ total compute hours till date, reflecting massive platform scale and adoption

- Launched the world’s first DePIN-powered credit card and loan product in partnership with Credible, enabling innovative crypto financial solutions.

- Powered iExec’s Confidential AI computing at scale with Aethir’s NVIDIA H100 GPUs.

- ATH token-powered infrastructure continues to deliver 40–90% cost savings compared to traditional cloud providers, offering unmatched pricing and service to over 150 partners worldwide.

- Major U.S. legislation was passed during Crypto Week, creating a favorable regulatory environment for decentralized computing.

- Enabled Korean AI leader Mondrian AI to drive major innovations using Aethir’s enterprise-grade compute resources.

- Supporting 20 grant-winning projects through Avalanche’s InfraBUIDL AI program, fueling AI innovation on Avalanche’s blockchain ecosystem.

The Rise of Decentralized GPU Cloud Computing for AI and Crypto

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In an era where AI workloads and crypto applications demand unprecedented GPU power, Aethir is pioneering a decentralized approach to cloud computing. By sourcing high-performance GPUs from independent providers worldwide, Aethir offers a scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional hyperscale clouds, which are often plagued by GPU shortages and inflexible pricing.

“Aethir is building a massive, globally-distributed network of independent compute providers, sourcing high-performance GPUs for AI customers. Aethir’s rapidly growing customer base reflects strong market trust and accelerating adoption of our platform. In Q3, we will continue to build up our infrastructure and expand Aethir’s product offerings towards our goal of universally accessible GPU computing,” said Dan Wang, Aethir’s Co-Founder & CEO.

While hyperscale clouds struggle with GPU shortages and inflexible pricing, Aethir's decentralized network has emerged as the enterprise-grade alternative that leading AI companies choose for both cost efficiency and innovation potential. AI and Web3 are highly GPU-demanding, which is why numerous visionary enterprises are choosing Aethir's decentralized GPU cloud as their go-to compute provider. Aethir’s DePIN stack is here to provide the AI, crypto, and other Web2 and Web3 verticals with the compute they need to launch groundbreaking innovations.

Aethir Surpasses 1 Billion Compute Hours

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In a landmark achievement, Aethir has now surpassed 1 billion total compute hours delivered to date. This milestone reflects the platform’s rapid scaling and the trust placed in Aethir’s decentralized GPU network by enterprises, builders, and innovators around the world. Surpassing 1B+ compute hours demonstrates not only strong user adoption, but also the reliability and capacity of Aethir’s global infrastructure to support demanding AI, crypto, and Web3 workloads.

In Aethir’s AI & Crypto Round-Up, we’ll be covering key monthly developments in these sectors, related to our growing ecosystem, including innovative partnerships, industry trends, and legislation. 

Let’s dive into Aethir’s AI & Crypto round-up for July 2025.

Launch of the World’s First DePIN-Powered Credit Card with Credible

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Aethir and Credible have launched the first-ever DePIN-powered credit card and loan product, revolutionizing crypto financial tools. This product enables users to access stablecoin credit by collateralizing their ATH tokens, bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

- Users can top up with stablecoins on the Solana blockchain or ATH tokens.

- Access to exclusive lending deals offering up to 24% APY on USDC and USDT.

- Incorporates AI-powered credit scoring via Credible’s AI credit layer.

(For readers, see our detailed DePIN credit card announcement.)

Partnership with iExec to Power Confidential AI at Scale

Aethir’s distributed GPU cloud infrastructure supports iExec’s mission to bring Confidential AI to the market at scale. Combining Aethir’s cutting-edge NVIDIA H100 and H200 GPUs with iExec’s trusted Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) ensures high-performance AI computing with strict privacy and decentralization.

This collaboration exemplifies the power of decentralized GPU computing to innovate in secure AI applications.

Aethir’s Best in Class Price and Service Offering Powered by ATH

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Aethir’s decentralized cloud is powered by the ATH token, offering:

- 40–90% price per hour cost savings compared to AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.

- Elimination of costly data transfer egress fees—saving enterprises thousands monthly on data transfer costs.

- Access to 430,000+ high-performance GPU containers globally, including the most advanced NVIDIA H200 and GB200 chips for AI workloads, enabling us to deliver unparalleled service prices to 150+ partners and clients worldwide.

The GPUs are sourced by Cloud Hosts spread across the globe, enabling us to channel GPU computing power directly to our clients from the physically closest available GPU Containers in our network.

Landmark U.S. Legislation Acts Passed during Crypto Week

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U.S. lawmakers passed landmark regulatory changes bolstering crypto innovation at an unprecedented scale. During “Crypto Week,” as Congress labeled it, U.S. legislators advanced three landmark bills that collectively mark the most comprehensive U.S. attempt yet to regulate blockchain, stablecoins, and digital assets. Three bipartisan bills passed through the committee and were approved by a House vote.

- The FIT21 Act: Clarifies whether digital tokens are securities or commodities, ending jurisdictional turf wars between the SEC and CFTC.

- The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act: Confirms that blockchain validators and node operators are not money transmitters, eliminating one of the biggest compliance risks for decentralized networks.

- The Stablecoin Clarity Act: Establishes clear federal rules for stablecoin issuance, including 1:1 collateralization and transparency requirements.

Together, these bills are creating a new regulatory framework for digital currencies and blockchain technology in the U.S., fostering a more open, collaborative, and enterprise-friendly market environment. For Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud, “Crypto Week” opens new possibilities in supporting AI, Web3, and crypto enterprises in the U.S. with premium GPU computing services.

Bridging TradFi and Web3 Through GPU-as-a-Service

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The growing demand for 24/7 access to financial markets has accelerated the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and Web3. Crypto platforms are integrating tokenized stocks and other assets, while partnerships like Chainlink-Mastercard streamline crypto purchases. Apex, a major financial player with over $3 trillion in assets under management, acquired Tokeny, a leading real-world asset tokenization platform.

Aethir's GPU-as-a-service platform transforms compute from an operational expense into a yield-generating asset via tokenization, uniquely serving enterprises navigating this convergence.

This TradFi-Web3 convergence is precisely why our TACOM initiative represents such a strategic advantage. While traditional cloud providers offer static infrastructure rental, Aethir enables enterprises to own tokenized GPU assets that appreciate with AI market growth—transforming compute costs from operational expenses into yield-generating investments.

“Aethir is also very pleased to continue its great partnership with Tactical Compute, where we have transformed GPU compute from AWS-style rentals into tokenized assets our clients can own and monetize. Instead of hourly fees, enterprises can now purchase fractions of high-end GPU capacity (e.g., H100s, H200s, B200s) that generate yield—creating 'GPUfi' where infrastructure becomes programmable finance. This gives Aethir a unique advantage no traditional cloud provider can match," said Kyle Okamoto, Aethir’s CTO.

Aethir Checker Node Tokenization on Zoo Finance

Aethir Checker Node holders can now unlock a new level of liquidity and flexibility through tokenization on Zoo Finance. Leveraging Zoo Finance’s innovative Liquid Node Tokenization (LNT) solution, users can deposit their Checker Node NFTs and receive liquid tokens in return. This allows instant liquidity unlock—no more waiting for vesting periods. The tokens received are tradable, and holders can swap them for ATH tokens or use them to access other liquidity features on the Zoo Finance platform. This integration is designed to offer Aethir’s community effortless access to capital and improved financial utility, strengthening the ecosystem around Checker Nodes and supporting broader adoption of decentralized GPU infrastructure.

Supporting Korea’s AI Breakthroughs with Mondrian AI

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‍Mondrian AI, one of South Korea’s most innovative AI companies, uses Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud to fuel exciting AI breakthroughs. The company is recognized for its pioneering platforms, including Yennefer, an analytics engine for enterprise intelligence; BioPlex, a medical imaging and diagnostics solution; MonGPT, a Korean-language large language model; and Mosaic, an innovative platform for city data orchestration. Aethir is proud to provide the infrastructure that helps power Mondrian AI’s innovations. We recently hosted a vibrant AMA session with the team's representative, diving into the details of Mondrian AI’s products and how Aethir is supporting their journey with enterprise-grade AI computing.

The AI and cryptocurrency landscapes are rapidly changing and evolving, with innovative project launches and industry-shaping trends emerging. Both sectors require reliable, secure, and scalable premium compute resources to support builders in bringing their visions to reality.

Supporting Avalanche’s InfraBUIDL AI Program

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Since January 2025, Aethir has been proud to support Avalanche’s InfraBUIDL AI initiative with decentralized GPU cloud infrastructure through our $100M Ecosystem Fund. The program has already enabled 20 innovative projects to receive grants, empowering builders with robust compute infrastructure to accelerate AI development on the Avalanche ecosystem. This collaboration highlights Aethir’s growing impact in supporting cutting-edge AI and Web3 projects across leading blockchain platforms.

Recent News—GPT-5 Launch

OpenAI is gearing up for the imminent launch of GPT-5, its next-generation language model, expected in early August. CEO Sam Altman has cautioned ChatGPT users to anticipate possible capacity crunches during the rollout, reflecting both surging demand and the escalating need for advanced compute power—a trend underscoring the relevance of decentralized GPU providers like Aethir

Why Aethir Is the Future of Decentralized GPU Cloud Computing

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Aethir’s unique combination of decentralized infrastructure, tokenized GPU assets, and innovative partnerships positions it as a leader in supporting AI, crypto, and Web3 innovation with scalable, affordable, and secure GPU computing power. By transforming GPU access into yield-generating assets and delivering unmatched cost savings and performance, Aethir empowers enterprises and developers to push the boundaries of what’s possible in modern computing.

We invite builders, innovators, startups, and established enterprises to explore Aethir’s decentralized GPU-as-a-service and apply to integrate our cost-effective compute infrastructure into their daily operations here. 

For visionary AI, Web3, and gaming companies, Aethir’s $100 million Ecosystem Fund provides exciting compute grants and subsidies to help jump-start promising projects on their journey. Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity to accelerate your innovation with premium GPU resources.