Aethir and Filecoin team up to expand GPU resources and improve data security

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Aethir, the leader in GPU decentralized cloud computing, has joined forces with Filecoin, the leading decentralized storage network, to provide enhanced computing power and storage capabilities to the web2 and web3 ecosystems, as Aethir announced today.

The partnership aims to address the growing demand for reliable and scalable compute and storage solutions, particularly within artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and web3 ecosystems.

It also aims to lower the barrier for new entrants to Filecoin, as users can now access Aethir’s network of over 43,000 GPUs, including over 3,000 NVIDIA H100s. Traditional approaches often limit access to expensive computing hardware due to high costs and technical complexity.

“As the demand for decentralized infrastructure grows, Aethir’s collaboration with the Filecoin Foundation is a significant step towards creating a more robust and efficient DePIN ecosystem,” said Mark Rydon, CSO and Co-Founder at Aethir.

“Our GPU leasing model provides Filecoin storage providers with scalable computing solutions, directly addressing the current GPU shortage challenges facing the AI, machine learning and Web3 sectors,” added Rydon.

Aethir said its GPU leasing capabilities will provide Filecoin storage providers with the computing power needed to process and analyze data stored on the network. This will not only improve the overall efficiency of Filecoin, but also open up new opportunities for developers and enterprises to use the platform for various applications.

Aethir offers a two-pronged approach: cloud GPU services for enterprises and the Aethir Edge device, which makes world-class computing power accessible to businesses and individuals, the company said.

In addition to providing advanced GPU leasing capabilities on the Filecoin network, Aethir has also integrated with Lighthouse, a Filecoin-based platform that provides perpetual storage, encryption, and custom gateways. The company plans to upload node-centric AI and data to Filecoin through Lighthouse, ensuring transparency and accountability.

For future plans, Aethir said he plans to use Filecoin’s decentralized storage for archiving critical datasets such as AI models and chain state data. The company believes this will ensure data security, transparency and accountability, while contributing to the development of a more decentralized and resilient digital infrastructure.

“Decentralized infrastructure can help ensure that the power of AI is in the hands of everyone, not just a few corporations,” said Marta Belcher, president of the Filecoin Foundation.

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