Sequence has just announced its collaboration with Aethir, marking a significant step forward in decentralized graphics processing units (GPUs). Aethir's innovative approach aims to revolutionize the gaming landscape by offering a decentralized network of GPUs, empowering developers with enhanced access to processing power.

In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about how Sequence plans to collaborate with Aethir to provide decentralized GPU-as-a-Service (GaaS) for web3 gaming, enhancing accessibility and scalability for developers. We will also touch on how you can apply for Aethir credits.

Sequence and Aethir to Offer Decentralized GPUs for Games

More About Aethir

Aethir disrupts cloud computing by creating a shared marketplace for unused and underutilized processing power. Unlike traditional cloud infrastructure providers, Aethir leverages a network built on Arbitrum, allowing anyone to contribute spare GPU power from their devices. Aethir has a distributed network of over 2000 NVIDIA H100s and more than 40,000 additional top-shelf GPUs available for enterprise clients in the gaming and AI industries.

Aethir’s DePIN stack is powered by over 75,000 Checker Nodes, across 22,000 node operators tasked with ensuring optimal quality of cloud computing service at all times. This innovative approach cuts costs dramatically and increases accessibility for game developers and game publishers to broaden their reach and provide gamers with seamless experiences, supercharging game engagement and accessibility.

Low Latency Gaming and AI Applications

Aethir's network provides the muscle needed for demanding tasks like ultra-low latency gaming and AI applications, all at the lowest possible price. By distributing and decentralizing GPU ownership and processing across a global network, Aethir eliminates reliance on single GPU providers and fosters a more democratic and secure digital vision, creating a more diverse landscape of game and content creation.

This unlocks profound possibilities for new players in the web3 tech industry and lays the groundwork for an increasingly more efficient and interconnected global GPU cloud. Backed by Framework Ventures, Animoca Brands, Hashkey, and others, Aethir currently counts more than +2M community members, 200,000 users, and 23 node locations, including collaborations with web3 brands such as Magic Eden, Mocaverse, Animoca, and more.

Backed by Framework Ventures, Animoca Brands, Hashkey, and More

Details of Partnership with Sequence

This partnership underscores Sequence's commitment to providing a comprehensive development platform for web3 games. By integrating Aethir's decentralized GPU network, developers on the Sequence platform gain access to various benefits, including the ability to utilize a distributed fleet of enterprise GPUs for graphically intense games, seamless transition to cloud and blockchain environments, and cost-effective pre-release testing on cloud-hosted instances.

Paul Thind, Chief Revenue Officer at Aethir, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting Sequence's pivotal role in advancing Aethir's vision for scaling web3 gaming. 

“Sequence is a perfect partner to advance Aethir’s vision in scaling web3 gaming. Their development platform empowers studios, and our decentralized network fuels those creations. Together, we’re building the infrastructure for a future where anyone can contribute to, and benefit from web3 gaming. We’re excited to collaborate with Sequence and see the innovative web3 titles that emerge from this powerful combination.”

Aethir Logo and Cover Art

The timing of this collaboration aligns with the projected growth in cloud gaming revenues. According to Kagan, a renowned media research group, cloud gaming revenues are expected to witness substantial growth until 2026. Major players in the tech industry, such as Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, have played a significant role in driving this growth by investing in GPUs.

Leveraging Underutilized GPUs

Aethir's decentralized GPU network represents a departure from traditional models, eliminating reliance on centralized cloud providers. By leveraging underutilized GPUs contributed by various stakeholders, Aethir aims to democratize access to processing power, promoting inclusivity in the tech industry.

Sam Barberie, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Sequence, emphasized the significance of the partnership in empowering developers to integrate underutilized GPUs elements seamlessly into their games.

“Sequence’s mission has always been to empower developers, using web3, to onboard, monetize, and retain users, and cloud is a vital part of that. The combination of Sequence’s web3 dev platform and Aethir’s decentralized GPU network offers new distribution routes and accessibility for web3 games and paves the way for communities to own their games, ensuring continued utility for their in-game assets indefinitely.”

Final Thoughts

Developers within the Sequence ecosystem can now access premier processing power for ultra-low latency gaming at a reduced cost, thanks to the integration of Aethir's decentralized GPU network. To kick off the partnership, developers can apply for Aethir credits through Sequence's grant program, facilitating innovation and collaboration within the web3 gaming community.

With the integration of Aethir's decentralized GPUs, Sequence aims to enhance the accessibility and scalability of web3 game development, empowering developers to create immersive gaming experiences that resonate with players worldwide.