The Core Foundation announced a strategic partnership with Aethir to support AI applications in BTCfi using decentralized cloud technology.
Expanding Compute Power for BTCfi
A key aspect of this initiative is Aethir’s network of over 400,000 high-performance GPU containers. This infrastructure will provide Core's ecosystem with the power needed to support AI applications that enhance BTCfi. The first major milestone is the launch of Core Commit, Core’s flagship incubator, where AI developers will gain access to Aethir’s resources to innovate within the BTCfi sphere.
Core's Vision for BTCfi AI Agents
Core positions itself as a home for AI agents in BTCfi, leveraging Bitcoin's security while offering programmability needed for AI integration. Rich Rines, an initial Core contributor, highlighted the importance of this collaboration: 'Core is going to be the home of BTCfi AI agents. With Aethir’s compute infrastructure and Core’s high-performance BTCfi rails, developers can bring AI and Bitcoin together in ways that haven’t been possible before.' The goal is to create an environment where AI-driven automation can enhance DeFi protocols' efficiency and intelligence on Core.
Core Commit's AI Cohort
Core’s AI-focused incubator, Core Commit, recently concluded its first 2025 cohort with a top-10 team exploring AI-powered prediction markets. Applications for the next cohort will open soon, providing developers more access to high-performance AI compute resources. Notably, the Core Network showcased significant growth in 2024, processing over 329.3 million transactions.
The Core and Aethir partnership marks a new era in AI integration into BTCfi, supplying developers with the resources needed to create innovative AI applications.
