IOST is currently undergoing a brand upgrade and is set to launch the BNBChain PayPIN Layer 2, designed explicitly for PayFi and DePIN. To further empower the next-generation applications of decentralized cloud computing, PayFi, DePIN, and AI technologies within the Web3 ecosystem, IOST officially announced its strategic partnership with Aethir on December 11th.

This partnership combines IOST’s high-performance blockchain technology with Aethir’s advanced distributed GPU cloud computing platform. It is focused on providing developers with a robust, efficient, and stable environment for dApp development while offering users a smoother, more secure, and more immersive Web3 experience.

Integration of AI Cloud Computing with PayFi + DePIN, Poised to Drive The Next Wave of Transformation in Web3.

The cryptocurrency market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, with the integration of AI cloud computing and PayFi + DePIN emerging as a central driver of innovation. In response to growing market demand and rapidly evolving technological challenges, IOST is proactively advancing its PayFi + DePIN strategic shift, positioning itself to lead the way in the Web3 payments space.

Aethir, who owns cutting-edge decentralized cloud computing, brings powerful distributed GPU computing capabilities, extensive industry experience, and mature tech resolutions. Its expertise perfectly matches IOST’s goals of high performance and scalability.

Aethir: Unleashing the Infinite Potential of Decentralized Cloud Computing

Aethir is the first decentralized enterprise-grade GPU-as-a-Service platform designed specifically for AI. With a global network of services, Aethir is dedicated to driving the growth of the AI and machine learning industries. Through initiatives like Aethir Cloud Drop and other community-driven activities, Aethir has successfully engaged over 860,000 participants, establishing a large and vibrant global community.

Aethir’s decentralized architecture allows it to offer more competitive pricing than traditional centralized cloud providers while ensuring superior reliability and security. It effectively reduces the risk of single points of failure and enhances resistance to censorship. This makes Aethir highly adaptable to the increasing demand for high-performance computing resources, particularly in computationally intensive fields such as AI and gaming.

Partnering for Innovation, Empowering the Future of Web3 with PayPIN

The strategic partnership between IOST and Aethir will focus on several key areas, with the goal of maximizing synergies and delivering groundbreaking results:

  • Empowering dApp Development: The two parties will collaborate to provide developers with comprehensive support, including detailed technical documentation, user-friendly development tools, and robust funding. Their goal is to drive the development and adoption of emerging dApps across various sectors, with a focus on innovation in AI, PayFi, DePIN, and GameFi, thus fostering the growth and vibrancy of the Web3 ecosystem.

  • Building High-Performance Gaming Infrastructure: By combining Aethir’s powerful distributed GPU computing capabilities with IOST’s high-throughput, low-latency blockchain, the partnership will deliver groundbreaking infrastructure for game developers. This will enable the creation of more complex, immersive, and engaging gaming experiences.

  • Innovating Digital Asset Management: The two teams will jointly explore innovative applications based on PayFi and DePIN, offering users advanced tools for managing their digital assets and granting them complete control over their holdings.

  • Expanding AI Use Cases: Through the deep integration of Aethir’s cloud computing capabilities with IOST’s blockchain technology, the partnership will advance AI applications in decentralized finance, supply chain management, and beyond, driving broader adoption of AI technologies.

  • Building a Thriving Ecosystem: Both IOST and Aethir will actively expand our partnerships with other leading projects to attract more developers and users to their ecosystem, working together to create a more prosperous, open, and innovative Web3 community.

Shaping a New Web3 World & Building a Decentralized Future Together

The strategic partnership between IOST and Aethir aims to pave the way for a more decentralized, secure, and sustainable digital future. By leveraging their respective ecosystem resources and core technological strengths, both parties will collaborate to drive innovation and application across decentralized cloud computing, PayFi, DePIN, and AI technologies.

We look forward to joining forces with global users and collectively witnessing the thriving evolution of Web3.

About Aethir

Aethir is the only Enterprise-grade AI-focused GPU-as-a-service provider in the market. It’s a decentralized cloud computing infrastructure that allows GPU providers (containers) to meet Enterprise clients who need powerful H100 chips for professional AI/ML tasks.

Aethir also supports cloud gaming clients with its virtual computing phones and GPUs, with contracts with the world’s largest telecommunication company. Everything within the Aethir ecosystem will be decentralized and community-owned.

About IOST

IOST was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Singapore. It is backed by global top-dollar investment institutions, including Sequoia, Matrix, and ZhenFund. IOST is now upgrading to a Web3 decentralized payment network driven by PayPIN. Through PayPIN, IOST has established a decentralized Web3 payment network aimed at transforming the payment experience in the Web3 space.

Based on IOST 3.0, PayPIN utilizes chain abstraction layers, Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), and a unified payment protocol to enable seamless cross-chain payments and multi-chain asset management. PayPIN integrates the Layer-2 solution PayFi to boost performance and scalability further, facilitating connections across a broader blockchain ecosystem and supporting various payment scenarios.

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