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July 28, 2025 – ARO Network, the pioneering decentralized edge cloud project transforming unused internet resources into a powerful, intelligent network for real-time content delivery and future AI workloads, today announced the successful completion of a $2.1 million Pre-Seed funding round. This significant investment is set to accelerate the development of its peer-to-peer content distribution and AI computing infrastructure.
The funding round was co-led by prominent investors NoLimit Holdings and Dispersion Capital, with additional participation from Escape Velocity, Maelstrom, and a syndicate of strategic angel investors. This strong backing underscores confidence in ARO Network's innovative approach to decentralizing the edge and its potential to capitalize on the rapidly expanding edge computing market, projected to exceed $154 billion by 2030.
"Every day, vast amounts of internet bandwidth go unused, representing a tremendous untapped resource," said a spokesperson for ARO Network. "Our mission is to empower individuals to turn their idle internet into income, while collectively building a faster, smarter, and truly decentralized edge cloud. This funding is a pivotal step towards realizing that vision, enabling us to scale our technology and expand our global community."
ARO Network distinguishes itself with a robust foundation built by a team boasting over $140 million in annual revenue and a legacy of deploying more than 1.5 million edge nodes. This proven expertise forms the backbone of a network designed for the demands of the AI era.
Empowering Users and Driving Innovation:
ARO Network offers a unique opportunity for individuals to participate in the decentralized economy. By running ARO nodes, users can contribute their unused internet resources and earn ARO tokens. This not only provides a passive income stream but also supports critical real-time AI computing and content delivery.The network is built upon cutting-edge technologies including:
- GPoW (Geographic Proof of Work) & GPoS (Geographic Proof of Stake): Ensuring fair and geographically distributed participation.
- Peer-HVM (Hardware Virtual Machine): Enabling efficient resource utilization.
- Peer-DTS (Distributed Task Scheduling): Optimizing workload distribution across the network.
- Peer-Routing (Decentralized Routing Layer): Enhancing network efficiency and resilience.
ARO Network is actively inviting early adopters to join its Pioneer Aronuat program, offering exclusive benefits such as priority access to free ARO devices in selected regions, early adopter perks, exclusive rewards, and access to private funding rounds. The platform also features a referral program, allowing users to earn additional commissions.
Roadmap to a Decentralized Future:
With the Pre-Seed funding secured, ARO Network is poised to execute its ambitious roadmap:- 2025 Q2-Q3: Launch of ARO Previewnet, activating the network and initiating community engagement.
- 2025 Q3-Q4: Rollout of ARO Testnet, proving the model with real demand, aggregating resources, and kickstarting on-chain revenue.
- 2026: Anticipated ARO Mainnet launch, followed by significant node and customer expansion.
- 2027 and beyond: Opening the network for broader use cases, fostering an open platform for edge applications, and transitioning to open governance.
ARO Network is not just building a technology; it's fostering a community-driven ecosystem that redefines how we interact with the internet and AI, making it "Faster. Smarter. Owned by You."
About ARO Network:
ARO Network is building a decentralized, intelligent edge cloud for real-time content delivery and future AI workloads. By enabling users to turn their unused internet into income through running nodes, ARO Network aims to create a more efficient, resilient, and democratized internet infrastructure. Backed by a team with extensive experience in edge node deployment, ARO Network is at the forefront of the decentralized AI and edge computing revolution.Compiled by CMO Intern team
