Aethir Launches New Ecosystem Fund Batch for RWA Projects
Aethir, a decentralized cloud computing platform, has launched Batch 6 of its $100 million Ecosystem Fund. This initiative now supports real-world asset (RWA) startups, expanding beyond AI-focused projects.
Announced on April 23, the fund will provide decentralized GPU cloud computing grants to selected RWA projects. So far, Aethir has supported over 25 AI-focused grantees. Now,it’s integrating RWA builders into its ecosystem.
The new grantees include:
- Zoo Finance: A Berachain protocol offering structured asset products.
- Upside OS: An asset tokenization system linking traditional finance to digital markets.
- PinLink: A depin marketplace for RWA-tokenized assets.
Instead of cash, the fund offers decentralized GPU cloud computing power.Grantees gain access to Aethir’s global GPU network, featuring over 425,000 containers and high-performance chips like NVIDIA H200s and GB200s.
This eliminates the need for costly, centralized infrastructure. It helps early-stage teams scale AI and RWA applications. Aethir aims to assist founders in developing the next generation of RWA and AI apps through decentralized computing.
The RWA sector is growing,with over $20 billion in on-chain assets. Analysts predict it could reach $500 billion by 2025 and $30 trillion by 2030. This growth has led to new segments like “RWAfi,” blending RWAs with decentralized finance.
Aethir is working with projects like Plume and GAIB to explore these use cases. The company supports tokenizing computing infrastructure and making it available to web3 builders through initiatives like the RWAI Initiative and its GPU Tokenization pilot on the BNB Chain.
