0Venture, ERC20 Capital, Coin Ventures, Launchpad_TON, TONchainCapital, and Dubai_block back next-generation AI infrastructure network; Token Terminal joins as analytics partner.
Singapore, 11th May 2026 – Aether Network (@NetworkAethers), a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) focused on artificial intelligence and intelligent decentralized tools, today announced the successful closure of a $2.1 million private funding round.
The round was backed by a distinguished consortium of venture capital firms and ecosystem partners:
Investor
Focus Area
Pioneering VC focused on DeFi and crypto innovation
ERC20 Capital (@Erc20__capital)
Investor in blockchain and AI infrastructure
Coin Ventures (@coin_ventures / CoinNest Ventures)
VC supporting blockchain and digital assets
Launchpad_TON
Top launchpad for TON ecosystem fundraising and tools
TONchainCapital
Investment and innovation partner in the TON ecosystem
Dubai_block (Dubai Blockchain Lab)
Hub for RWAs, AI, and next-gen blockchain solutions
Token Terminal Joins as Strategic Analytics Partner
In a separate but complementary development, Token Terminal — the leading provider of fundamental blockchain data and multi-chain analytics — has entered into a strategic partnership with Aether Network.
Effective May 6, 2026, the partnership enables Token Terminal to integrate Aether Network’s modular blockchain infrastructure, including its cross-chain bridge system and interoperability modules. This integration will provide decentralized finance users and institutional investors with seamless access to on-chain data across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
Token Terminal will leverage Aether Network’s infrastructure to enhance:
- Execution efficiency for cross-chain data queries
- Secure communication protocols across blockchain networks
- Data accessibility for multi-chain analytics services
Existing Ecosystem Integrations
Beyond the capital raise and Token Terminal partnership, Aether Network continues to expand its ecosystem through strategic integrations with:
- LexAI Network — Expanding AI infrastructure and intelligent decentralized tools
- ArtGis Finance — Integrating AI-powered Web3 infrastructure and blockchain solutions (available via phemex.com)
Strategic Allocation of Funds
The $2.1 million private round investment will be deployed to:
- Scale Decentralized AI Compute — Expanding GPU-as-a-service capabilities for enterprise-grade AI workloads
- Launch Intelligent Tooling — Deploying SDKs and AI agents for predictive smart contract analytics and automated optimization
- Expand TON Ecosystem Presence — Leveraging Launchpad_TON and TONchainCapital to integrate with Telegram’s Web3 ecosystem
Statements from Investors
A representative from 0Venture commented: “Aether Network’s approach to decentralized AI infrastructure addresses a critical bottleneck in the current technology cycle. We are proud to back this team as they build the foundational layer for intelligent decentralized applications.”
ERC20 Capital added their support for the network’s vision of democratizing AI compute, while Dubai_block emphasized the alignment with Dubai’s ambition to become a global hub for blockchain, RWA tokenization, and AI regulation.
Coin Ventures stated: “The convergence of AI and blockchain represents the next frontier of digital asset innovation. Aether Network is uniquely positioned to lead this charge.”
About Aether Network
Aether Network (@NetworkAethers) is building decentralized infrastructure for artificial intelligence, intelligent decentralized tools, and cross-chain data processing. The network provides high-performance computing power and interoperability solutions for the next generation of Web3 applications.
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