Key Takeaways

1. Aethir’s Cloud Hosts achieve 95%+ GPU utilization, maximizing compute revenue.
2. Anyone with high-performance GPUs can become an Aethir Cloud Host.
3. Earn stable revenue in ATH tokens for GPU hosting and scale your operations as you grow.
4. Explore our step-by-step guide for Cloud Host onboarding and monetize idle GPUs with Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud.

Why Join Aethir’s Decentralized GPU Cloud?

The AI and cloud gaming economies are rapidly expanding globally, and they need reliable, cost-effective, and flexible GPU compute support to thrive. AI innovation is especially GPU-intensive, and enterprises require premium, high-performance GPUs to facilitate their daily operations. Idle GPU capacity is extremely valuable and represents a key resource for compute-demanding workloads such as AI inference and model training.

With Aethir’s decentralized cloud, GPU owners can put their idle hardware to work, whether they own high-end consumer-grade chips or operate data centers with a multitude of enterprise-grade GPUs. Aethir’s distributed GPU network enables anyone to become a Cloud Host and start monetizing a broad range of high-performance GPUs in exchange for regular, stable ATH token rewards.

This guide will walk you through what you need, how the workflow works in Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud for AI inference, cloud gaming, model training, and Web3 workloads. 

Learn more about the benefits of becoming an Aethir Cloud Host here and apply to monetize idle GPUs for AI computing through this form.

How Aethir Cloud Hosts Operate

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Aethir’s Cloud Hosts are independent GPU providers who monetize idle GPUs and contribute their resources to the network, supporting Aethir’s growing roster of 150+ enterprise clients from the AI, gaming, and Web3 sectors. For their enterprise GPU hosting services, Cloud Hosts are compensated with ATH token rewards.

1. As a Cloud Host, you provide GPU hosting resources to Aethir’s clients via the Aethir DePIN stack. Aethir’s clients use enterprise GPU hosting for real-world AI workloads, cloud gaming, and model training at exceptionally high GPU utilization rates of 95% or more.
   
   
2. The Aethir network’s Indexers automatically match AI computing customers (AI model trainers, rendering clients, cloud gaming studios) with the appropriate Cloud Hosts. All clients are serviced by the physically closest available Cloud Hosts who fit their hardware requirements.
   
   
3. Cloud Hosts earn revenue from two streams: Rewards in ATH tokens based on Proof of Capacity (PoC) and Proof of Delivery (PoD), and payments made by Cloud Customers for cloud rendering services, which compensate Cloud Hosts for their computational resources. While these fees are denominated in fiat currency, settlements are conducted in ATH tokens.
   
   
4. Unlike traditional clouds, Aethir has exceptionally high GPU utilization rates of 95%+, translating into higher potential revenue for Cloud Hosts since GPU providers earn based on the usage of their GPUs by Aethir’s clients. 

Cloud Hosts can easily connect and monetize idle GPUs through Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud and start earning cloud GPU hosting revenue immediately.

Monetize idle GPUs as an Aethir Cloud Host and start earning stable revenue by applying on this link to provide enterprise GPU hosting services for real-world AI workloads and cloud gaming.

Prerequisites for Cloud Host Onboarding

Before joining Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud, potential Cloud Hosts should make sure their infrastructure is ready. 

Here’s how to check if your enterprise GPU hosting setup is ready for Cloud Host onboarding and high-performance GPU monetization with Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud.

Hardware Specs & Environment

1. GPU models: Ensure your GPUs are supported by Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud (e.g., H100, H200, A100, GB200). Check the complete list of eligible GPUs here. 
2. Although Aethir supports high-end consumer chips, it is far more beneficial for Cloud Hosts to run enterprise-grade GPUs like H100s because they are commonly used for AI workloads and are the most profitable for GPU providers in Aethir’s network.
   
3. Hardware rack, airflow, and cooling: High GPU utilization, especially for AI workloads, can dramatically heat up the hardware. You’ll need to secure adequate cooling and hardware monitoring for your GPUs to avoid overheating and hardware outages.
   
4. Power and connectivity: Cloud Hosts need a stable, reliable power supply to ensure maximum uptime and revenue for their GPUs. Also, GPU providers require flawless internet connectivity to ensure uninterrupted AI computing flow to Aethir’s clients.

Business & KYC Readiness

Potential Cloud Hosts should get acquainted with their local regulations and tax laws before joining Aethir’s GPU network to ensure regulatory compliance.

Cloud Hosts need to set up an organizational structure or a sole proprietorship, so they can meet tax and regulatory requirements. The legal form of Cloud Host business structures depends on local regulations.

Furthermore, Aethir requires KYC verification for Cloud Hosts with ID cards or passports.

Quick Checklists:

1. Supported GPUs installed and cooled
   
   
2. Internet, power, and a stable environment secured
   
   
3. Business entity and payment setup are ready
   
   
4. Ops plan for maintenance, monitoring in place

Potential Cloud Hosts who meet all of these requirements are ready to apply here and join Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud as revenue-earning compute providers for AI inference, model training, cloud gaming, and Web3 workloads.

Step-by-Step Cloud Host Onboarding Guide

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The Aethir Cloud Host onboarding process is designed to seamlessly integrate new AI computing providers into Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud.

Step 1: Sign Up 

1. Apply to become an Aethir Cloud Host by filling out this form. You’ll need to fill out your organization info, hardware inventory, and complete KYC verification. Furthermore, you’ll be able to select whether you want to proceed with a Cloud Host operations demo, schedule a call with one of our representatives, or receive written information.
2. Also, Aethir has prepared a detailed tutorial video that showcases the Cloud Host operation flow.

Step 2: Prepare Hardware & Network

It’s essential to prepare your infrastructure for connecting to Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud.

1. Inventory your GPUs (model, VRAM, serial, location). 
2. Ensure OS and GPU drivers match Aethir’s requirements.
3. Check network connectivity and ensure a stable uplink.
4. Also, ensure your server environment has monitoring (temps, CPU/GPU load), and you have an operations plan (cooling, dust filters, firmware updates).

Step 3: Prepare Your Cloud Host Crypto Wallet

1. Cloud Hosts need to set up a dedicated crypto wallet to conduct transactions on Aethir’s network and receive ATH payments for their services.
2. It’s best to use a fresh, empty wallet just for this purpose for maximum security.

Step 4: Manage Your Operation on Aethir’s Cloud Host Portal

1. Once your Cloud Host application is accepted and you’ve finished the necessary preparations, you’ll receive access to Aethir’s Cloud Host Portal
2. The Cloud Host Portal is your gateway to managing your GPU provider operations, rewards, availability, and other metrics.
3. Cloud Hosts can manage and monitor their GPU Containers and earn rewards on the Aethir Cloud Host Portal.

Explore how you can become an Aethir Cloud Host and join Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud now.

Estimating Your Compute Provider ROI as an Aethir Cloud Host

Let’s dive into how you can estimate your GPU hosting compute provider ROI and plan to scale up as part of Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud for real-world AI workloads and cloud gaming.

GPU Revenue formula 

Monthly Revenue =(Price per hour×Utilisation fraction×720hours) - (Power cost+Financing cost+Misc OPEX)

Realistic Working Example

Keep in mind that this calculation is based on a rough estimate of lease/financing costs. The exact compute provider ROI depends on your specific Cloud Host operational setup, financing, local electricity, maintenance costs, and miscellaneous expenses.

Sensitivity Matters

1. The average GPU utilization rates on Aethir’s DePIN stack are 95%+, providing Cloud Hosts with exceptionally high utilization that neither centralized cloud providers nor other decentralized providers can match.
   
   
2. If power costs jump due to inefficiency or cooling issues, profit margins may drop.
   
   
3. If you scale to 10 GPUs and maintain similar GPU utilization rates, you multiply the margin, but the maintenance fees and electricity costs also increase.

Scaling Strategy

1. Start your enterprise GPU hosting operation with a smaller number of high-performance GPUs: 1-3 chips in order to validate utilization and profitability margins before committing to a higher scale.
   
   
2. Reinvest your Cloud Host earnings, or use one of the financing models listed in this guide, to add capacity once baseline margin is stable.

Operations, Maintenance & Common Pitfalls

Once you’ve finished setting up your high-performance GPU monetization operation and joined Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud, it’s best to monitor your hardware closely and avoid common beginner mistakes. mistak

Operations & Maintenance

1. Continuously monitor your hardware: GPU temperature, possible errors, network connectivity stats, and GPU uptime.
   
   
2. Regularly update your GPU drivers, firmware, and install the latest OS patches.
   
   
3. Ensure optimal airflow for your GPU racks, install dust filters, and monitor your cooling setup to keep it effective as you scale.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

1. Always maintain optimal cooling for your hardware to avoid overheating. This is one of the most common beginner mistakes.
2. Under-utilization: Although Aethir’s average GPU utilization rates are around 95%+, be sure to account for possible drops in utilization.
3. No GPU monitoring system: It’s essential to set up a hardware monitoring system along with alerts to address possible issues immediately from day one.
4. Legal status: Ensure regulatory compliance with local laws and tax rules from day one. 

Ready to start? Apply today and start earning stable and scalable revenue with Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud.

Become an Aethir Cloud Host and Start Monetizing Your Idle GPUs Today

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By becoming an Aethir Cloud Host, compute providers can monetize idle GPUs and maximize GPU revenue by leveraging the only enterprise-grade GPU-as-a-service network on the market. With Aethir’s DePIN stack, Cloud Hosts can start small and dynamically scale their operations to increase revenue by supporting cutting-edge AI, gaming, and Web3 innovators. 

As an Aethir Cloud Host, you’ll have:

1. Access to a growing pool of over 150 clients and partners in need of high-performance GPUs.
2. A transparent revenue model that rewards Cloud Hosts based on GPU quality, usage, and uptime.
3. Stable revenue stream with high GPU utilization rates, rewarded with ATH tokens.
4. A dedicated 24/7 support team to ensure Cloud Host success.
5. Quick and easy Cloud Host onboarding without complex technical barriers.

Join Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud and position yourself as a compute provider for the innovators that are changing everyday lives for millions of people around the world.

Explore Aethir’s enterprise compute offering and apply to become an Aethir Cloud host here.

FAQs for Prospective Cloud Hosts

How long does Cloud Host onboarding usually take?

Once you set up your hardware, crypto wallet, and apply to become an Aethir Cloud Host, you’re ready to start earning revenue as soon as Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud approves your application.

Can I start as a Cloud Host with consumer-grade GPUs?

Yes, you can start with high-end consumer-grade chips. However, enterprise-grade GPUs typically yield higher profit margins because they are better suited to AI workloads.

Do I need a dedicated facility?

Not necessarily. Cloud Hosts can begin GPU hosting with a small rack or lab environment and, as they scale, explore colocation options.