Aethir’s Growth Meets Security Challenges in DePIN Era

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Even as Aethir deals with a recent exploit, its broader trajectory shows strong growth in the decentralized infrastructure space.

The platform reported $127.8 million in revenue in 2025 and operates a global network of over 440,000 GPU containers across 94 countries, supporting AI, gaming, and enterprise workloads.

Backed by investors like Animoca Brands and HashKey, Aethir is part of the rapidly expanding DePIN movement.

But the latest incident is a reminder:
scaling decentralized infrastructure also means scaling security risks—and how teams respond may define long-term trust.

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operating in 94 countries adds scale but also massively increases attack surface