Aethir and Ponchiqs: Powering Multiplayer Web3 Gaming Tournaments

The Aethir DePIN stack supports gaming enterprises with premium GPU computing resources for all gaming workloads. The global esports market, which encompasses various types of multiplayer gaming tournaments, was valued at approximately $2.06 billion in 2024, with the latest projections indicating potential market expansion to $9.29 billion by 2032, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 20.7%. Ponchiqs, a leader in the Web3 gaming sector, is partnering with Aethir to enhance multiplayer gaming experiences for their global user base through epic online gaming tournaments. Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud will support the Ponchiqs ecosystem’s multiplayer tournaments with GPU computing power to ensure a smooth, ultra-low latency gaming experience for all players. 

As part of our partnership, Aethir and Ponchiqs will jointly organize multiplayer gaming tournaments with amazing rewards. These tournaments will feature PoncHead and Ponchiqs Arena, supported by Aethir’s DePIN stack.

Ponchiqs is an immersive Web3 gaming ecosystem developed by Ponchiqs Studio and encompasses multiple games. Ponchiqs Studio develops exciting FPS/TPS shooter games and mini-games for Telegram, mobile, and other platforms. The studio is focused on creating engaging and fun games that allow players to earn rewards, blending entertainment with real-world earning opportunities.

PoncHead, the team's flagship game, allows players to enjoy dynamic PvP football matches powered by Web3 mechanics and the ecosystem’s native $PONCH token. Ponchiqs Arena is the studio’s next upcoming multiplayer shooter game, powered by the Unreal Engine. The game is designed as a fast-paced third-person shooter spread across colorful, carefully designed, animated 3D maps with various captivating landscapes. Ponchiqs Arena seamlessly combines a third-person shooter, an AI-driven story mode, and an exhilarating party mode. 

The Ponchiqs gaming ecosystem embodies a cinematic adventure where players can earn rewards, unleash a diverse range of customizable psycho powers, and engage in fun social interactions with fellow players. PoncHead and Ponchiqs Arena are geared towards multiplayer gaming experiences, and the Ponchiqs ecosystem has already reached over 5 million Web3 gamers. Multiplayer gaming tournaments are a core pillar of the Ponchiqs ecosystem, and Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud will empower tournament players with streamlined GPU computing for flawless gameplay.

Aethir’s GPU-as-a-service model for gaming and AI enterprises relies on a globally distributed network architecture with over 400,000 high-quality enterprise-grade GPU containers available in 95 countries across the globe to support our gaming clients at all times. Unlike centralized cloud computing providers, Aethir’s clients receive GPU computing power from the physically closest available containers. This enables Aethir to cut latency and prices while retaining industry-leading service quality. Our cloud gaming infrastructure is device-agnostic. It can efficiently power cloud gaming workloads across various devices and platforms, making Aethir an excellent choice for PC, console, and mobile gaming tournaments.

Together, Aethir and Ponchiqs are leveling up Web3 multiplayer gaming and ushering in a new era of immersive online gaming tournaments.