Polyhedra and Aethir Drop $10M Grant Bomb to Fuel Web3’s AI Arms Race

Two blockchain heavyweights just lit a fire under decentralized AI development—because apparently, centralized tech giants weren’t extracting enough value already.

Polyhedra Network and Aethir unveiled a joint grant program today, dangling seven-figure incentives for builders tackling AI scalability on decentralized infrastructure. No exact figures disclosed—typical Web3 opacity—but insiders whisper eight-digit totals.

The move comes as Layer 2 solutions strain under AI’s computational demands. Polyhedra’s zero-knowledge proofs and Aethir’s distributed GPU network aim to bypass Ethereum’s gas-guzzling bottlenecks. Will it work? Your guess is as good as any VC’s.

One thing’s certain: the grant money will flow faster than a degenerate’s leverage position during a bull run. Builders, start your fundraising engines.

Polyhedra, a popular blockchain infrastructure provider that uses state-of-the-art zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology, has collaborated with Aethir, a prominent decentralized cloud computing firm offering enterprise-level GPU resources for DeFi apps. The partnership focuses on the launch of a grant program to facilitate AI developers. The platform took to social media to reveal this development.

Excited to announce @AethirCloud as an official Polyhedra Playmate!

"AI developers face real challenges today in accessing scalable compute and reliable infrastructure," said Bart Meyer, Polyhedra. "By joining forces with Aethir, we’re offering a full-stack solution, so teams… pic.twitter.com/CFUYMiJJX1

Polyhedra and Aethir Introduce Grant Program Targeting AI Builders

The Polyhedera-Aethir collaboration is introducing an Innovative grant program focusing on AI builders. The project merges premium cloud computing using GPUs along with AI-led blockchain infrastructure for the provision of support for high-impact AI developers. Behind this initiative, the shared vision of both the platforms is to back the teams developing scale-ready, compliant, and verifiable AI apps.

The grant project will be included in the $100M Ecosystem Fund of Aethir, bolstered by the AI blockchain capabilities of Polyhedra. Hence, Polyhedra and Aethir are driving the Web3 and AI advancement by fostering AI innovators via grants dealing with blockchain and cloud computing infrastructure. Particularly, the grant program will offer grants to AI ventures developing in the Polyhedra and Aethir ecosystems.

Driving Web3 AI Advancement by Minimizing Developer Challenges

According to Polyhedra, this initiative delivers noteworthy support to the developers who face significant challenges when it comes to accessing reliable infrastructure and scalable compute. Additionally, the joint effort attempts to revolutionize Web3 and AI landscapes by minimizing the hindrances to innovation. Moreover, it enables AI developers to deploy trusted and impactful apps at scale.