Aethir launched on the Ethereum mainnet, bringing attention to DePINs’ role in the future of Web3 and a more decentralized future.
The provider of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), Aethir, has launched its decentralized cloud computing network on the Ethereum mainnet. Companies, data centers, other cloud providers, and cryptocurrency mining operators can contribute idle GPU resources to Aethir’s GPU-as-a-service solutions network. According to co-founder Mark Rydon, the mainnet launch is of utmost importance. He said:
“By providing a scalable framework for redistributing idle compute resources, we can empower more innovation in the rapidly evolving domains of AI, ML, and cloud gaming. On mainnet, high-quality enterprises can contribute to the Aethir network and increase access to the current supply of GPUs.”
Encryption and network functionality of Aethir
Assisting in training artificial intelligence (AI) models or rendering digital content at scale, enterprises and developers can rent computation resources from the Aethir network of providers.
Aethir utilizes Ethereum’s staking capability and Arbitrum (ARB) for rapid payments to compute providers and community rewards for checker nodes to enforce quality assurance through the native ATH token.
Additionally, the security of DePIN’s ecosystem, network governance, and staking protocols are all facilitated by Aethir’s ATH.
Rydon explained the encryption measures that are in place to safeguard data transmission security during an interview with Cointelegraph:
“We use full-channel encryption technology to ensure that only users can transmit and view data during use, and no third party can crack and open it. The encrypted channel will be closed at the end of use to protect the absolute security of user data.”
Mainnet safety and testnet success
Alongside a $146 million node transaction and support from NVIDIA, Super Micro, HPE, and Foxconn, Aethir’s testnet phase surpassed 500,000 users.
Rydon provided Cointelegraph with the following statement regarding Aethir’s data security and privacy measures:
“In terms of network security, such as network access control and anti-DDoS, special hardware firewalls protect data security. The customer is always the owner and user of the data, and the cloud platform ensures its security and confidentiality. This data is secure and confidential not only to external visitors but also to internal visitors.”
Un-DePIN-ing Web3 design
Despite the technology’s availability for several years, the DePIN narrative continues to acquire momentum in the Web3 space.
When discussing the function of DePIN in Web3, Rydon stated:
“DePIN’s architecture itself has good high availability and fault-tolerant basic capabilities. Distributed computing power avoids the problem of service nodes being too centralized, resulting in insufficient single-point service capability and a low fault tolerance rate.
The potential for DePINs to disrupt Big Tech and liberate the internet is significant, as they allow individuals to provide their labor or resources and receive micropayments in return.
