Mark Rydon: Aethir – Decentralizing GPU Access for AI and Gaming with Blockchain (#15)

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge talks Mark Rydon, the Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CCO) of Aethir, a company specializing in decentralized cloud infrastructure for gaming and AI. Aethir aims to revolutionize access to high-performance GPU resources by leveraging blockchain technology to create a decentralized network.

Some of the main topics they explore include:

• Global GPU Scarcity: Aethir's solutions for AI startups and SMEs facing a shortage of GPU compute resources;

• Demand from Tech Giants: The impact of massive buy pressure from companies like Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta;

• Nvidia's Production Limits: Challenges due to Nvidia's limited chip production capacity;

• Complexity of LLMs: The increasing compute power demands of large language models like ChatGPT-4;

• Inefficient GPU Utilization: Underutilization issues in data centers;

• Community Involvement: Roles like "checkers" who verify GPU integrity and performance;

• Token Economy: Aethir's allocation of 50% of its 42 billion tokens to the community;

• Partnership with Nvidia: Access to resources and networking despite Nvidia's caution towards crypto;

• Proactive Strategy: The importance of combining infrastructure with a market-focused business development approach.

And more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mark-rydon-aethir-infrastructure-depined-podcast-15/id1765217356?i=1000666831515

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