Aleph Cloud

In 2024, <a href="https://aleph.im/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">aleph.im</a> made significant strides in decentralized cloud computing, focusing on enhancing user experience, scalability, privacy, and security. The release of aleph-VM version 1.0.0 introduced major updates, including Confidential Virtual Machines with support for AMD EPYC 9004 and 8004 processors, and GPU capabilities, marking a pivotal advancement in the network&#39;s development.A notable highlight of the year was aleph.im&#39;s collaboration with Ubisoft on “Champions Tactics” and &#34;Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.&#34; This partnership brought dynamic NFTs to life, allowing in-game assets to evolve based on player engagement, thereby redefining player interaction and ownership in the gaming industry.These developments underscore aleph.im&#39;s commitment to advancing decentralized cloud infrastructure and empowering businesses and individuals to harness the full potential of Web3 technologies.<h2 id="header-0">Growth and adoption</h2>Aleph.im’s focus on building a comprehensive decentralized cloud ecosystem bore significant fruit this year. From blockchain integrations to the launch of a landmark SaaS product, 2024 has been a year of milestones.<ul><li>Integration with New Blockchains: Aleph.im expanded its interoperability by integrating with numerous blockchain networks, including Avalanche, Base, Optimism, Arbitrum, Build on Bitcoin, Blast, Cyber, Fraxtal, Linea, Lisk, Metis, Mode, Worldchain, and Zora. This broadened accessibility has paved the way for seamless cross-chain operability and strengthened Aleph.im&#39;s role as a multi-chain solution.</li><li>Launch of Twentysix Cloud: Twentysix Cloud, a developer-first decentralized SaaS offering, was unveiled. This platform empowers developers to build decentralized applications without relying on centralized services, making Web3 development more accessible and cost-efficient.</li><li>Startup Grant Program: Aleph.im launched a grant campaign, enabling startups to build their projects with up to a year of free cloud credits. This initiative has driven innovation and strengthened the ecosystem with new projects leveraging Aleph’s infrastructure.</li><li>Network Growth: The Aleph.im network saw remarkable growth in its node ecosystem:</li><li><ul><li>Core Nodes increased from 96 to 116, enhancing the security and decentralization of the network.</li><li>Compute Nodes expanded from 5,548 to 6,638, ensuring higher availability and computational power for developers.</li></ul></li><li>Staking Expansion: 94.5 million $ALEPH tokens were staked, representing 38% of the circulating supply, a testament to the community&#39;s trust and commitment to the platform.</li><li>Social Media Impact: Aleph.im’s presence on social platforms skyrocketed, with:</li><li><ul><li>Over 1.6 million impressions on X (formerly Twitter),</li><li>A follower base growing to 41.6K,</li><li>The launch of its YouTube channel and presence on DeBank, expanding community access to updates and tutorials.</li></ul></li></ul><h2 id="header-1">Community and engagement</h2>The Aleph.im team actively engaged with global Web3 and blockchain communities through high-profile events and conferences:<ul><li>Major Conferences and Meetups:</li><li><ul><li>ETHCC 7 in Paris</li><li>ETH Denver</li><li>Devcon</li><li>Token2049 in Singapore</li><li>Web3 Summit in Berlin</li><li>Gamescom</li><li>Serverless Brussels</li><li>POC Hackathon</li><li>BUIDL Asia</li><li>Kryptosphere Blockchain Summit</li><li>The Big Whale meetup</li></ul></li></ul>These events provided opportunities to showcase Aleph.im’s innovative solutions, foster collaboration, and inspire developers and businesses to adopt decentralized cloud services.<ul><li>Developer Tools: New SDKs and improved documentation were released, simplifying the integration of Aleph.im’s services and empowering developers to build more efficiently.</li></ul><h2 id="header-2">Media coverage</h2>Aleph.im gained widespread attention in 2024, with significant media mentions highlighting its technological advancements and strategic collaborations:<ul><li>Dynamic NFTs and Ubisoft Partnership:</li></ul>Aleph.im’s work with Ubisoft on games like <a href="https://www.twentysix.cloud/blog/articles/champions-tactics-aleph-vrf/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Champions Tactics</a> and <a href="https://www.twentysix.cloud/blog/articles/ubisoft-captain-laserhawk-dynamic-nfts" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Captain Laserhawk</a> earned global recognition. These partnerships utilized Aleph.im’s cloud services to bring dynamic NFTs to life, transforming how players interact with in-game assets. (<a href="https://decrypt.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Decrypt</a>,<a href="https://cointribune.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> CoinTribune</a>,<a href="https://beincrypto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> BeInCrypto</a>)<ul><li>Decentralized Cloud and Confidential VMs:</li></ul>Articles from The New Stack and Coindesk explored Aleph.im’s innovations in decentralized cloud computing, especially the rollout of Confidential Virtual Machines.<ul><li>Recognition in Web3 and DePIN Space:</li></ul>Aleph.im was featured in reports highlighting top AI and decentralized physical infrastructure projects. The acknowledgment underscores its growing influence in emerging tech sectors.<ol><li><a href="https://www.thebigwhale.io/article/video---jonathan-schemoul-aleph-im-sans-decentralisation-lia-sera-une-dystopie" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thebigwhale.io/article/video---jonathan-schemoul-aleph-im-sans-decentralisation-lia-sera-une-dystopie</a></li><li><a href="https://decrypt.co/239851/gaming-giant-ubisoft-free-nft-mint-champions-tactics" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://decrypt.co/239851/gaming-giant-ubisoft-free-nft-mint-champions-tactics</a></li><li><a href="https://chainplay.gg/blog/ubisoft-introduces-free-nft-mint-for-champions-tactics/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://chainplay.gg/blog/ubisoft-introduces-free-nft-mint-for-champions-tactics/</a></li><li><a href="https://journalducoin.com/actualites/ubisoft-choisit-aleph-nouveau-jeu-web-3/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://journalducoin.com/actualites/ubisoft-choisit-aleph-nouveau-jeu-web-3/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/ubisoft-partners-with-aleph-im-for-innovative-web3-game" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/ubisoft-partners-with-aleph-im-for-innovative-web3-game</a></li><li><a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/bga-gamescom24" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://heyzine.com/flip-book/bga-gamescom24</a></li><li><a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/bgajuly24" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://heyzine.com/flip-book/bgajuly24</a></li><li><a href="https://beincrypto.com/top-ai-coins-second-week-september/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://beincrypto.com/top-ai-coins-second-week-september/</a></li><li><a href="https://blockchainreporter.net/top-ai-big-data-projects-by-developer-activity-in-the-last-30-days-oasis-near-lead-the-chart/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://blockchainreporter.net/top-ai-big-data-projects-by-developer-activity-in-the-last-30-days-oasis-near-lead-the-chart/</a></li><li><a href="https://decrypt.co/283666/why-depin-solve-tech-biggest-issues" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://decrypt.co/283666/why-depin-solve-tech-biggest-issues</a></li><li><a href="https://thenewstack.io/start-securing-decentralized-clouds-with-confidential-vms/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://thenewstack.io/start-securing-decentralized-clouds-with-confidential-vms/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/10/30/protocol-village?utm_medium&#61;social&amp;utm_term&#61;organic&amp;utm_campaign&#61;coindesk_main&amp;utm_content&#61;editorial&amp;utm_source&#61;twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/10/30/protocol-village?utm_medium&#61;social&amp;utm_term&#61;organic&amp;utm_campaign&#61;coindesk_main&amp;utm_content&#61;editorial&amp;utm_source&#61;twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.onesafe.io/blog/dynamic-nfts-virtual-asset-management" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.onesafe.io/blog/dynamic-nfts-virtual-asset-management</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/aleph-im-brings-dynamic-nfts-to-life-in-ubisofts-captain-laserhawk-the-g-a-m-e/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.cointribune.com/en/aleph-im-brings-dynamic-nfts-to-life-in-ubisofts-captain-laserhawk-the-g-a-m-e/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.blockchaingamer.biz/news/36236/ubisoft-captain-laserhawk-goes-live/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.blockchaingamer.biz/news/36236/ubisoft-captain-laserhawk-goes-live/</a></li><li><a href="https://blockchainaddict.fr/aleph-ubisoft-nft-gaming-web3/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://blockchainaddict.fr/aleph-ubisoft-nft-gaming-web3/</a></li><li><a href="https://depinscan.io/news/2024-12-18/aleph-brings-nfts-to-life-in-ubisoft-captain-laserhawk-game" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://depinscan.io/news/2024-12-18/aleph-brings-nfts-to-life-in-ubisoft-captain-laserhawk-game</a></li><li><a href="https://cryptoast.fr/ubisoft-associe-aleph-im-nouveau-jeu-web3/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cryptoast.fr/ubisoft-associe-aleph-im-nouveau-jeu-web3/</a></li><li><a href="https://venturebeat.com/games/ubisoft-teams-up-with-web3s-arbitrum-and-sequence-on-captain-laserhawk-the-g-a-m-e/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://venturebeat.com/games/ubisoft-teams-up-with-web3s-arbitrum-and-sequence-on-captain-laserhawk-the-g-a-m-e/</a></li></ol><h2 id="header-3">Strategic developments and partnerships</h2>2024 saw Aleph.im solidify its position as a leading decentralized cloud provider through strategic partnerships and the adoption of its services by notable organizations:<ul><li>Partnerships with Ubisoft:</li><li><ul><li>Ubisoft&#39;s Champions Tactics and Captain Laserhawk games leveraged Aleph.im’s cloud services, showcasing the scalability and reliability of its infrastructure for AAA gaming.</li></ul></li><li>Core Node Management by Key Players:</li><li><ul><li>Organizations like Kryptosphere (student association), ACI, and OAK Research began managing their own Core Nodes, further decentralizing the network and showcasing the accessibility of Aleph.im’s node operations.</li></ul></li><li>Shutter’s Use of Aleph Services:</li><li><ul><li>Aleph.im provided critical infrastructure for MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) protection within Shutter, highlighting its versatility in diverse applications.</li></ul></li><li>SwissBorg Listing:</li><li><ul><li>Aleph.im’s native token, $ALEPH, was listed on <a href="https://academy.swissborg.com/en/learn/aleph.im-decentralised-cloud-solution" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SwissBorg</a>, expanding its accessibility to a broader audience.</li></ul></li></ul><h2 id="header-4">Technological advancements</h2><ul><li>GPU Support Expansion: Aleph.im <a href="https://www.twentysix.cloud/blog/articles/Aleph-Cloud-supports-GPU/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">introduced enhanced GPU capabilities</a> within its virtual machines, aimed at supporting high-performance tasks like AI and machine learning. This move democratizes access to high-performance computing in decentralized environments.</li><li>Confidential VMs: The deployment of confidential virtual machines was a significant step forward, offering enhanced security by ensuring that even node operators cannot access user data during processing. This is particularly valuable for privacy-sensitive operations.</li><li>Oracle Integration: An advanced oracle system was rolled out, designed to fetch and index data from multiple sources, thereby improving reliability and reducing manipulation risks. This was part of Aleph.im&#39;s effort to support real-world assets on-chain with increased security.</li><li>Pay-as-You-Go Model: Aleph.im implemented a flexible payment model for compute and storage resources, allowing payments in both $ALEPH and stablecoins. This model ensures users only pay for what they use, with payments streamed directly to node operators.</li><li>Static Website Hosting via IPFS: This feature enabled users to host static websites on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), promoting decentralized and resilient web hosting.</li><li>Wallet Connect Revamp: Integration with Wallet Connect was achieved to streamline user access and interaction with decentralized applications.</li></ul>As the year concluded, aleph.im announced plans for further enhancements in 2025, including the refinement of Twentysix Cloud, introduction of a Kubernetes Enterprise Solution, and implementation of additional features such as filesharing, blockstorage, database sharding, and permissionless delegation. These initiatives aim to expand industry-wide adoption of decentralized computing and AI, emphasizing composability, collaboration, and sustainability in the pursuit of a truly decentralized internet.In summary, 2024 was a year of significant evolution for Aleph.im, with a focus on technological innovation, user accessibility, and ecosystem growth, positioning itself as a key player in the decentralized cloud space.

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