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# What is Aethir Cloud

Aethir Cloud is a decentralized GPU computing platform that delivers high-performance cloud infrastructure. Built for modern AI and gaming workloads, it offers a scalable and cost-efficient alternative to traditional centralized data centers. Aethir Cloud represents the future of high-performance computing—decentralized, scalable, and designed for the next generation of technology. Read more about Aethir’s vision [here](/executive-summary.md).

#### The Aethir Cloud Ecosystem

Aethir brings together two core participant groups:

* **Cloud Hosts** contribute idle GPU resources to the network, turning unused capacity into revenue by supporting advanced AI, gaming, and cloud workloads.
* **Cloud Customers** access GPU power seamlessly—no reliance on centralized providers, just better performance, lower costs, and greater accessibility.

#### For Cloud Hosts

Aethir empowers you to earn from your GPU hardware by joining the network as a Compute Host.

You can:

* Register your bare metal servers to become part of the global compute pool.
* Maintain high-quality performance, reliable service, and attentive customer support.
* Stake your servers and earn ATH tokens through service fees and rewards.

Click [here](/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-host/cloud-host-portal-guide/get-started.md) to earn now!

#### For Cloud Customers

Rent high-performance GPU compute from a decentralized global pool - ideal for demanding AI and gaming use cases.

You’ll get:

* Access to GPU servers with enterprise-grade chips like NVIDIA A100 and H100.
* Instant game deployment to GPU containers with flexible durations and pricing.
* Access to Cloud Phone.
* Low-latency, high-availability performance through Aethir’s decentralized network.

Click [here](/aethir-cloud/aethir-cloud-customer/cloud-customer-portal-guide/get-started.md) to rent now!