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 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Mark on Twitter: https://x.com/mrrydon Follow Aethir on Twitter: https://x.com/AethirCloud Learn more about Aethir: https://aethir.com/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice!

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