Latest DePIN Cloud Services News

Ahmed Shadid, co-founder and CEO of IONET, a decentralized AI computing and cloud platform, has resigned amid allegations of fraudulent activities. Shadid's decision aims to allow the company to grow without distractions. COO and co-founder Tory Green will assume the CEO role. Shadid expressed gratitude to the team and community, donating 1M IO tokens to the ecosystem. IONET's unique tokenomics and recent selection by Binance as its 55th Launchpool project signal a promising future for the platform.

Bitfinex, a prominent digital asset trading platform, is set to list ATH, the native token of Aethir, a decentralized cloud infrastructure provider that specializes in AI and gaming. Aethir operates as a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), offering high-speed, scalable enterprise-grade cloud services suitable for resource-intensive applications like Bitcoin mining and AI. The ATH token serves various utilities within the Aethir ecosystem, including payment for services, governance voting rights, and staking opportunities, with a total supply of 42 billion tokens. Henry Child, Head of Tokens at Bitfinex, highlighted the significance of Aethir's approach to distributed cloud computing in addressing the GPU shortage in the tech industry. ATH deposits are expected to open on June 10, 2024, with trading commencing on June 12, 2024, against US Dollars and Tether tokens. Users must adhere to Bitfinex's terms of service, with U.S. persons and other prohibited individuals restricted from using the platform.

Aethir, a decentralized GPU-as-a-Service platform, has been analyzed in a new report by Mythos Research and CMC Research. The report delves into Aethir's technology, partnerships, and market position in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). Aethir aims to connect GPU providers with consumers in AI, gaming, and virtual computing. It boasts a $24 million GPU infrastructure across 13 countries, serving as a marketplace for aggregated GPU resources. The platform's diverse network allows for efficient pooling and utilization of distributed computing resources, highlighting its potential in the decentralized infrastructure market.

Stratos Network's v0.12 upgrade marks a significant leap forward in decentralized infrastructure technology. This update introduces a range of features that enhance the Stratos Chain and Decentralized Storage network, improving the user experience within the Stratos ecosystem. Key upgrades include seamless Cosmos transactions via Wallet Connect and Metamask, integration with Exoswap for effortless token delegation, and the introduction of Cosmos IBC for broader ecosystem connectivity. Stratos Wallet now supports Wallet Connect, facilitating efficient STOS token transfers and exchanges. The Stratos Chain also supports prepayment using Solidity smart contracts, with a Prepay bridge for cross-chain SDS storage. Stratos Decentralized Storage (SDS) sees enhancements such as volume report settlement improvements, a Share-To-Earn mechanism, and improved backup and autoscaling for data security. RPC performance and resource node performance detection have also been enhanced, alongside an improved video streaming workflow.

At the IO Summit, io.net unveiled its decentralized physical infrastructure network, demonstrating recent achievements and future plans. The June 4 keynote featured CEO Ahmad Shadid and notable guests like Solana's Anatoly Yakovenko. io.net raised $30M in Series A funding, increasing its valuation and adoption. Shadid expressed excitement about scaling the internet of GPUs, launching io.net Cloud, and meeting demand for a scalable Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN). The team also shared updates on developing utilities for DePIN.

Nosana, a decentralized open-source compute network, has partnered with Matrix One, a decentralized AI character protocol, to democratize AI character creation. Nosana provides affordable access to GPUs, which will be used by Matrix One for computational research and development. This collaboration will enhance Matrix One's ecosystem, enabling the creation of more advanced AI avatars. The partnership aims to test Nosana's platform capabilities and explore future integrations to enhance capabilities and services. Both Nosana and Matrix One are committed to innovation and the growth of decentralized computing solutions and AI models.

Aethir is advancing in decentralized physical infrastructure with AI and machine learning, announcing a partnership with GAM3S.GG for enhanced gaming experience. Aethir Edge has distributed over 66,000 Checker Nodes, utilizing idle GPU power for earning $ATH tokens. The company aims to address the global GPU scarcity by aggregating and redistributing resources, potentially increasing global GPU compute availability. Aethir also hosted the 'AI Dinner Salon' at Consensus 2024, discussing decentralized AI's future.

IoTeX, a leading modular Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) blockchain platform, has upgraded its Mainnet to version 1.14.0, achieving a remarkable increase in throughput to 1000 transactions per second (TPS). This enhancement places IoTeX as the sixth fastest blockchain globally and the second fastest among EVM-compatible chains. The upgraded Mainnet v1.14.0 has raised the block gas limit to 50M, significantly enhancing processing capabilities while maintaining blockchain stability. With over 114 million transactions and 29.5 million blocks processed to date, IoTeX provides a robust and scalable environment for developers to build DePIN applications. The IoTeX L1 serves as a trust source for project-related token economies and identity layers, offering speed, low costs, and instant finality with transaction costs as low as a fraction of a penny. The upgrade also improved delegate management through delegate endorsements, activated with the approval and activation of the latest IoTeX Improvement Proposal (IIP), making delegate management more flexible and encouraging diverse projects to participate in the IoTeX network operation. CEO of IoTeX, Raullen Chai, stated, 'This performance upgrade is a significant milestone for IoTeX, offering developers a powerful platform for building next-generation DePIN applications and solidifying IoTeX's position as a leading blockchain for a scalable, secure future.' IoTeX is a modular Web3 infrastructure platform that connects smart devices and real-world data to blockchains, empowering developers to integrate Web3 into everyday life through various innovations. With the launch of W3bstream, the world's first off-chain compute framework for smart devices and real-world data, IoTeX has become a leading DePIN technology provider, enabling vertical innovations for machines, humans, businesses, and dApps to interact with trust and privacy.