ATH Token’s Utility & Purpose

The ATH token, native to Aethir, plays a multifunctional role in the ecosystem:

• Transactional Utility:

  • Primarily, ATH acts as the standard medium of exchange within Aethir. Demand-side participants looking to purchase processing power engage with node operators, compensating them in ATH for their computing power. This reflects within Aethir’s three main business models: AI applications, cloud compute, and virtualized compute.

• Diversified Application:

  • Beyond its application in AI applications, virtualized compute, and cloud gaming, ATH finds use as the ecosystem grows. With the introduction of merge mining and integrated marketplaces, the ATH token will continue to grow in use case as the preferred means of transaction, showcasing its adaptability, relevance and future integrations, potentially giving way to a plethora of different use cases that ATH can be incorporated into.

• Governance and Participation:

  • Furthermore, as Aethir moves towards establishing its DAO, the ATH token takes on an additional role in governance. Token holders are empowered to propose, discuss, and vote on platform changes, ensuring that Aethir maintains its decentralized ethos.

• Staking:

  • New node operators wishing to contribute to the Aethir ecosystem are required to stake ATH tokens as an initial commitment. This staking mechanism ensures that participants are economically aligned with the platform's objectives. In addition to serving as a symbol of commitment, the staked ATH tokens function as a protective measure against potential misconduct. As these tokens act as collateral should any node operator engage in actions that deviate from the platform's standards or exhibit any form of malpractice, they face the risk of having a portion or all of their staked ATH tokens slashed.