Introducing Aethir Forge: The Future of the Aethir Ecosystem, Forged by the Community

Aethir has built the only decentralized enterprise-grade GPU-as-a-service platform capable of powering the most innovative AI, gaming, and Web3 projects at scale. Our annual recurring revenue went from $40m to $110m in less than six months, solidifying Aethir’s position as the most profitable DePIN on the market. The Aethir ecosystem includes 90+ esteemed partners from various sectors of the AI and gaming landscape, including 25+ cutting-edge AI agent projects pioneering the most innovative use cases in the AI industry. 

Our community plays a key role in supporting the everyday operations of Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud since our 91,000+ Checker Nodes are all community-owned and run by 22,000+ community members. Furthermore, ATH stakers provide the stability needed for the Aethir DePIN stack’s normal functioning, while our constantly growing network of Cloud Hosts provides GPU computing for our enterprise clients. 

We now introduce Aethir Forge, an innovative program to strengthen our community and grow the Aethir ecosystem’s reach in the AI, gaming, and Web3 sectors. Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud is leading the path toward mass adoption of premium quality distributed GPU computing solutions, and our community can now take an even more active part in Aethir’s journey.

Aethir Forge 

The Aethir Forge program will unify the hyperlocal, grassroots communities through various activities, community calls, events, meetups, strategic partnerships, and incentives for our most active community members. Aethir Forge will drive Aethir’s decentralized cloud adoption and increase brand advocacy, awareness, and community growth. Through Aethir Forge, we will onboard new cohorts of innovative builders, developers, projects, and users into the Aethir ecosystem across all of our product tracks, and the community will have a key role in this exciting journey.

Aethir Forge will expand Aethir’s presence across key regions with thriving developer communities. The AI sector is rapidly evolving, with numerous innovative projects launched daily. However, many of these AI builders lack access to adequate GPU computing resources.

With Aethir Forge, we’ll reach these talented AI builders and explore ways to support them with the GPU computing they need to create life-changing AI-powered innovations. Aethir Forge will empower Aethir’s ambassadors and regional representatives to explore opportunities to activate Aethir in local AI and Web3 ecosystems.

Aethir ForgeMasters

ForgeMasters are the powering force behind Aethir Forge. They are highly motivated and skilled community leaders driving local communities, onboarding new users, and expanding Aethir’s network through events, partnerships, and advocacy. ForgeMasters will be recruited among the most active community members in various regions. Our ForgeMasters are Aethir veterans who understand and know everything about the Aethir ecosystem’s core products and functionalities, from Checker Nodes and ATH staking to Cloud Hosts and our decentralized GPU cloud network’s operating mechanics. ForgeMasters are experts in all things related to Aethir, and they will be Aethir’s champions in local AI, gaming, and Web3 communities, spreading the word about Aethir’s DePIN stack. 

ForgeMasters will be given different tasks that they can accomplish to strengthen their position on the ForgeMaster leaderboard, which will rank them based on performance and accomplished tasks. 

ForgeMasters’ Tasks

1. Build strong local communities through IRL events, workshops, community calls, hackathons, etc.
2. Onboard new Aethir GPU cloud users, projects, and Cloud Hosts.
3. Drive new ecosystem and DeFi partnerships to the platform
4. Boost strategic partnerships and channel partner network.

For their contribution to Aethir’s DePIN journey, ForgeMasters will receive:

1. Exciting sales and ecosystem referral incentives.
2. Various types of non-monetary rewards, including recognition as an official Aethir ForgeMaster, early access to Aethir’s new features, invitations to Aethir’s exclusive events, and speaker slots at conferences. 
3. Branded merchandise, including T-shirts, Hoodies, and event swag.

AI Unbundled

Aethir’s mission is to support groundbreaking AI innovators with reliable and scalable GPU computing, which is required for the most advanced AI projects, such as large language model (LLM) training, AI inference, and AI agent training. GPU computing resources are essential for AI builders. However, AI projects also require access to other aspects of decentralized infrastructure, software resources, and financial backing.

As part of the Aethir Forge program, we are introducing the AI Unbundled initiative to create an industry-wide alliance of our top partners in the DePIN and AI space, including decentralized storage and data partners, L1/L2 blockchain networks, and VCs.

With our network of partners, we’ll be able to offer 360-degree support to any startup building in the Web3 AI space. 

AI Unbundled’s Core Initiatives

1. Joint Grant Programs/Subsidies with our esteemed partners across the DePIN, AI, and Web3 industries.
2. Joint events, including co-branded community calls, roadshows, workshops, and meetups.
3. Quarterly hackathons and demo days for AI and Web3 startups.
4. Joint resource hub and support channels for alliance startups to simplify the onboarding process. Provide access to co-marketing, ecosystem introductions, events and more.

The goal of AI Unbundled is to create a collaborative ecosystem that empowers startups in the Web3 AI space by providing them with the resources, support, and network they need to succeed.

Aethir Regional Forges

Aethir Forge is a global community program encompassing numerous regions with vibrant AI and Web3 communities. To support the program, Aethir will establish Regional Forges, which will act as local hubs to support the adoption of Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud. 

Some of the countries and regions in which we’ll establish Regional Forges include India, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore, and MENA. 

Regional Forges will become focal points for the Aethir community in specific regions, empowering ForgeMasters and the AI Unbundled initiative with the logistical means to promote Aethir’s DePIN stack in the best possible way. These hubs will organize workshops and meetups, as well as provide localized support for AI Unbundled partners.

Empowering AI and Web3 Growth with Aethir Forge

Aethir Forge is introducing a new era of community engagement and ecosystem growth by establishing the role of Aethir ForgeMasters and launching the AI Unbudled initiative, which is facilitated through Regional Forges. 

The AI and Web3 sectors are exponentially growing, with global market shifts and US economic policy changes influencing the industry’s rapid growth on a never-before-seen scale. To support this growth, we are launching Aethir Forge, powered by premium decentralized GPU cloud computing, as the catalyst for next-level AI evolution.

For more information, check our dedicated Aethir Forge website section.