Since the strategic partnership with EigenLayer was established in January 2025, Aethir has entered a new phase: officially launching the ATH pre-staking feature, bringing new reward opportunities to community users. Users can deposit ATH into Aethir's EigenLayer ATH vault to receive liquid staking tokens eATH (EigenATH), allowing them to enjoy staking rewards while deeply participating in the re-staking ecosystem co-built by Aethir and EigenLayer.
eATH: An Innovative Token Connecting Staking and DeFi
eATH is an innovative liquid staking token that represents the ATH staked by users and its potential rewards. It can be used not only to redeem the principal and rewards but also has the potential to participate in DeFi applications and secondary market trading. Aethir has integrated the vault into EigenLayer's AVS (Autonomous Verification Service) system, facilitating the efficient onboarding of computing resource providers (Cloud Hosts). These Cloud Hosts can borrow ATH to deploy GPU cloud computing infrastructure while providing computational support for EigenLayer's re-staking network.
Aethir currently has an annualized income exceeding $113 million, covering decentralized AI and gaming GPU cloud services. This income will be injected into the EigenLayer AVS model, allowing community users who stake ATH to share in the service fee revenue. After the staking period ends, eATH holders can redeem ATH and receive rewards paid by Cloud Hosts.
Important Timeline: eATH will be available for redemption on June 13, 2026, and after redemption, it will enter a 30-day vesting period during which no further earnings will be generated.
By participating in ATH pre-staking, users will become important members of Aethir's decentralized GPU cloud network. Aethir is committed to providing high-performance, scalable, and cost-optimized computing infrastructure for over 120 companies in the AI, Web3, and gaming sectors, and community stakers will directly support this vision.
Core Revenue Mechanism of the Aethir Community
Staking ATH for eATH
Users deposit ATH into the vault and receive eATH at a 1:1 ratio, representing the staked principal and future earnings. After the staking period, eATH can be used to redeem ATH and accumulated rewards.
Cloud Host Borrowing Mechanism
Cloud Hosts can borrow ATH provided by the community to run GPU computing tasks such as AI inference and game rendering, paying service fees that are returned to stakers, creating a positive cycle.
Reward Sharing Mechanism
Stakers share in the service fee income generated by Cloud Hosts according to their eATH holdings, promoting sustainable growth of the ecosystem.
ATH Pre-Staking Operation Guide
To facilitate users' safe and convenient participation in building the Aethir cloud computing network, the ATH pre-staking process is as follows:
Deposit ATH into the EigenLayer ATH vault through the Aethir staking platform (user.aethir.com/stake/eigenlayer);
Immediately receive eATH at a 1:1 ratio after staking, representing the principal and future compound earnings;
The staked ATH will be locked until June 13, 2026, and cannot be redeemed early;
After the lock-up period ends, initiating a redemption will enter a 30-day waiting period, during which no interest will accrue;
Rewards come from service fees paid by Cloud Hosts, with earnings automatically reinvested to enhance eATH value;
An upcoming APR calculator will help users estimate annualized returns.
Launch Date: This round of pre-staking will officially begin on May 23, 2025, with the complete reward distribution and Cloud Host onboarding process fully rolled out in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Why Choose the EigenLayer ATH Vault?
EigenLayer's re-staking infrastructure gives the ATH token new value—not just as an incentive tool but as a bridge connecting GPU resources with computational needs. eATH tightly connects the community, Cloud Hosts, and the AVS ecosystem, achieving a win-win for maximizing returns and network security.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is eATH? What is its purpose?
A: eATH is a liquid staking token obtained by staking ATH in the EigenLayer ATH vault, representing the staked principal and future rewards. It can be used for redemption, borrowing by Cloud Hosts, or participating in DeFi applications (depending on platform compatibility).
Q: What are Cloud Hosts?
A: Cloud Hosts are operators of GPU computing nodes within the Aethir network, providing computational power for tasks such as AI and gaming, and paying service fees back to stakers.
Q: How are staking rewards distributed?
A: Service fees paid by Cloud Hosts are distributed according to the proportion of eATH held, and specific earnings can be estimated using the upcoming APR tool.
Q: Why is there a 1-year lock-up + 30-day unbonding period?
A: The 1-year lock-up ensures network stability, while the 30-day unbonding period aligns with EigenLayer's security mechanisms and provides operational buffer for Aethir.
Q: What are the risks of staking?
A: Risks include smart contract vulnerabilities, penalties (slashing) for Cloud Hosts due to violations, price volatility of ATH, and limited liquidity during the lock-up period.
Q: Can eATH be used in DeFi during the lock-up period?
A: eATH theoretically supports DeFi applications, but specific compatibility depends on the platform. Liquidity is limited during the lock-up period, so careful assessment is recommended.
Q: Can eATH be delegated to an operator?
A: Yes, it can be delegated to certified node operators to improve yield efficiency, but be aware that service fees may apply.
Q: Is eATH a custodial asset?
A: eATH is a non-custodial asset, and users have full control through their wallets. Please safeguard your private keys to prevent asset loss.
Q: How can I obtain eATH?
A: Connect a compatible wallet (such as MetaMask), visit the Aethir staking platform, and stake ATH in the EigenLayer pre-staking pool to receive eATH at a 1:1 ratio, with earnings automatically compounded.
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