Aethir and Theta Distributed Cloud GPU Network Project EdgeCloud, the hybrid cloud computing platform powered by Theta Edge Network is preparing to launch the largest hybrid GPU marketplace for developers and businesses. The collaboration aims to deliver unprecedented global GPU computing capabilities, with the potential to deliver 20 to 30 times more power than any comparable network in the industry today, according to people familiar with the matter.
Theta Network, initially focused on decentralized video streaming, is gradually integrating AI and video processing capabilities into its platform. The pivot towards AI was notably highlighted with the announcement of EdgeCloud Platformwhich is designed to provide users with “unlimited access to GPU processing power for any AI or video task,” essentially offering a decentralized cloud computing infrastructure.
The introduction of Theta EdgeCloud marks an important milestone in the evolution of Theta Network, combining the benefits of edge computing and cloud computing to support immersive extended reality experiences, video-based AI and more. other cutting-edge technologies.
Theta Network's shift from focusing solely on video to integrating AI and video processing capabilities aims to improve the functionality of its platform and offer more sophisticated and trendy services, thus contributing to the development of next generation applications.
Decentralized computing power for AI
AI-enabled industries require significant amounts of GPU-based computing to innovate and scale, but supply chain issues, shortages, and inefficiencies in traditional cloud computing models hindered progress. Aethir and Theta Marketplace seeks to address this challenge by enabling instant access to enterprise-grade GPU computing, enabling organizations to easily train, refine and deploy open source or custom AI models.
Aethir brings its network of more than 40,000 enterprise GPUs, including more than 8,000 NVIDIA H100s, to the partnership. This represents a total of 170,000 TFLOPS of computing power. Meanwhile, Theta's Edge Network includes one of the world's largest clusters of distributed GPU computing power, with a combined total of approximately 80 PetaFLOPS, the equivalent of 250 Nvidia A100s.
By moving from centralized to decentralized network infrastructure, Aethir and Theta aim to reduce latency and provide the best GPU resources to end users, regardless of their physical location. The decentralized model delivers higher GPU efficiency by pooling the power of multiple GPUs, maximizing utilization and reducing costs for customers.
Aethir has reportedly already achieved a high level of community engagement and decentralization through the sale of over 64,000 Aethir Checker nodes to over 11,000 individual buyers. These nodes ensure the stability and security of Aethir's distributed cloud infrastructure, with node operators expected to receive rewards in the form of $ATH tokens following the platform's Mainnet launch in Q2 2024.
Theta plans to launch its hybrid cloud decentralized GPU marketplace, fully integrated with the EdgeCloud platform, later this year, providing developers and businesses with a user-friendly option for leveraging AI models. Mitchell Liu, CEO of Theta Labs, highlighted the potential of the launch of EdgeCloud and beyond to “unleash a new hybrid cloud-decentralized paradigm in AI computing,” leveraging the company’s recently approved patent on “ the Edge Computing platform supported by a Smart Contract enabled blockchain network.”
Kyle Okamoto, CTO of Aethir, highlighted the importance of combining Theta EdgeCloud's global network with Aethir's processing power, stating that the partnership holds “the keys to global GPU computing, arguably the most valuable asset most valuable and most disruptive in history.” The collaboration aims to meet the growing computing demands of emerging generative AI models, such as text-to-video, 3D text, and 3D sketching, which allegedly require 10 to 100 times more power than current chatbots.
The partnership between Aethir and Theta EdgeCloud marks a significant advancement in the development of decentralized GPU compute infrastructure, with the potential to revolutionize the AI and gaming industries by providing unparalleled access to enterprise resources at global scale.
Additionally, decentralized infrastructure could become increasingly important for the security of those who don't want to see centralized entities hold all the cards when it comes to AGI (artificial general intelligence) when it finally arrives.