Sophon, an innovative blockchain network powered by zkSynch technology with a focus on entertainment, has recently announced an exclusive partnership with Aethir. This collaboration will connect Aethir’s 800,000 resilient decentralized compute community with over three million consumers who have signed up for pre-launch campaigns on Sophon.
The partnership between Sophon and Aethir will allow the ZK community to access decentralized compute resources. Following the mainnet launch, Sophon will integrate Aethir into its ecosystem, scheduled to take place in the third quarter of this year. Both projects will also conduct a node swap between their communities, building on the success of recent node sales.
Aethir functions as a distributed compute platform that powers GPU-driven applications, particularly those related to AI/ML training and cloud gaming. It consists of a reward infrastructure and a checker, as well as real compute providers. Sophon will host the reward infrastructure on its network, managing a significant portion of the rewards distribution and verification process.
Additionally, Aethir will introduce a permissionless forum for compute access, which will be made available on Sophon’s platform. Sophon will also operate checker nodes for Aethir to ensure network reliability and security. As part of the partnership, both projects will allocate tokens to each other’s node operators, fostering mutual interest in the success of the collaboration.
The collaboration aims to enhance the reliability and accessibility of efficient GPU computing for ML, AI, and cloud gaming applications. By integrating Aethir’s decentralized compute capabilities with Sophon’s advanced ZK technology, a new era of high-performance computing is expected to emerge.
Aethir leverages Sophon’s cutting-edge blockchain capabilities to drive innovation in the industry. Seb, the co-founder of Sophon, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating that it represents the best of Web3 technology for the future. With aligned long-term objectives, the collaboration between Aethir and Sophon is set to bring value to both communities.