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Aethir has introduced AI Unbundled, a significant alliance aimed at advancing artificial intelligence development within the Web3 landscape. This initiative represents a collaboration among prominent players in the decentralized infrastructure sector, blockchain networks, and investment firms.
Notable participants in this alliance include 0G Labs, Biconomy, Polyhedra, Oasis Protocol Foundation, ChainGPT, IoTeX, iExec, Geodnet, Flock.io, Alpha Neural AI, DeAgent AI, and OORT. By uniting these entities, AI Unbundled seeks to enhance collaboration and accelerate the adoption of AI technologies.
Aethir has articulated that this initiative is a crucial advancement in its commitment to offering comprehensive infrastructure solutions while encouraging broad industry cooperation. As artificial intelligence continues to transform businesses with large language models and generative AI tools, the demand for robust and cost-effective computational resources is surging. This makes it essential for AI innovators to access high-performance infrastructures seamlessly.
Web3 platforms, in particular, provide innovative methods for distributing and harnessing this vital computational power, facilitating an open and permissionless environment for AI developers. AI Unbundled aims to create a collaborative structure that links AI creators with decentralized computing resources, funding opportunities, and market entry support, forming a comprehensive platform to guide projects from inception through to market launch.
The alliance is set to assist AI startups via various avenues, including collaborative grant funding ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, subsidized access to Aethir’s decentralized GPU infrastructure, and tools for inference and verification provided by 0G Labs and other partners.
Furthermore, participating members will have access to co-branded industry events, educational workshops, and specialized hackathons to showcase promising projects, along with early access to decentralized tools such as ERC-7857, an iNFT standard developed by 0G Labs that enables secure, composable AI agents. Additional resources include a shared hub designed to streamline onboarding, facilitate connections within the ecosystem, and offer co-marketing, technical mentorship, and event opportunities.
“AI is entering a transformative phase, and to thrive, teams need more than just computational resources—they require a comprehensive ecosystem,” commented Daniel Wang, CEO of Aethir. “AI Unbundled is our pledge to fostering viable decentralized AI development by equipping builders with open, scalable, and modular infrastructure while promoting projects that yield significant positive impacts and innovations.”
According to Ada Heinrich, CMO at 0G Labs, “0G Labs serves as the decentralized operating system for AI, providing unmatched scale and modularity for real-time, on-chain intelligence. Our involvement in AI Unbundled reinforces our mission to empower the innovators shaping the future of decentralized AI.”
Vansh Batra, growth lead at Biconomy, noted the confluence of AI and blockchain technology, stating, “We are excited to work alongside industry leaders in this alliance to progress on-chain AI applications.”
Marko Stokik, head of AI at the Oasis Protocol Foundation, added, “Web3 developers possess vision yet may lack resources for execution. Oasis is honored to participate in AI Unbundled, supporting creators developing secure, scalable, and privacy-preserving applications with decentralized infrastructure.”
Bart Meyer, chief ecosystem officer at Polyhedra, remarked, “With Aethir and Polyhedra providing the foundational infrastructure for scalable AI—decentralized compute and verifiable intelligence—we are proud to support developers crafting secure and composable systems designed for a decentralized, interoperable, and provable AI future.”
AI developers and early-stage startups focused on integrating Web3 and AI can apply to become part of the AI Unbundled initiative via a dedicated portal, ensuring a clear pathway to necessary infrastructure, funding, and visibility. This alliance welcomes both emerging projects and established teams eager to leverage decentralized technologies.
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