ARO Network Secures $2.1M to Build Decentralized Edge Cloud for AI and Peer-to-Peer Content Delivery

ARO Network has raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to propel its vision of a decentralized edge cloud—one optimized for peer-to-peer content delivery and AI compute. The funding round was led by NoLimit Holdings and Dispersion Capital, with contributions from Escape Velocity, Maelstrom, and several strategic angel investors.

Unlike traditional cloud infrastructure providers, ARO is flipping the script by tapping into idle internet bandwidth and compute power from individuals. This model forms a peer-to-peer CDN (PCDN) that delivers content with lower latency and costs, bypassing centralized data centers altogether.

From Proven Tech to Next-Gen Edge Cloud
ARO Network isn’t starting from scratch. Its architecture has roots in a previous deployment that scaled to over 1.5 million active nodes and generated $140 million annually—largely across emerging markets where last-mile latency is a critical issue.

“ARO isn’t just about optimizing internet performance,” said Adam Farhat, Head of Marketing at ARO Network. “We’re challenging the very idea of ownership and control of the internet. This is about infrastructure powered by the people.”

The company is positioning its decentralized edge infrastructure as a legitimate competitor to legacy CDNs even in mature markets, leveraging a crypto-native incentive model to encourage adoption and scalability.

Backing from DePIN and DeFi Ecosystem Leaders
Investors see ARO as more than an infrastructure play—it’s a paradigm shift.

“CDN is the Trojan horse to decentralized edge compute,” said Patrick, Managing Partner at Dispersion Capital. “ARO brings the tech, timing, and execution.”

“ARO reduces latency and server load, delivering lower operating costs to both Web2 and Web3 enterprises,” added Malcolm, General Partner at No Limit Holdings.

Roadmap: Testnet, Community, and Ecosystem Integration
With fresh capital in hand, ARO Network is launching its testnet and expanding node deployments via hardware (ARO Pod) and software (ARO Client). The Pioneers Program—ARO’s community activation initiative—is onboarding early node operators and contributors who align with its vision of a truly decentralized internet.

ARO is already integrating with Web3 infrastructure players like EigenLayer, Base, and IoTex to deliver yield opportunities and utility for both Web2 and Web3 sectors. The focus remains on latency-sensitive, high-growth regions like Southeast Asia (SEA) and Latin America (LATAM).

“Legacy CDNs struggle to achieve dense edge coverage in SEA and LATAM,” said Salvador Gala, Co-Founder of Escape Velocity. “ARO Network is rewriting the rules of the internet.”

Join the Aronauts Movement
ARO is mobilizing early adopters through its Aronaut Pioneers Program. Participants can earn rewards by running ARO hardware or software and sharing idle resources. PreviewNet is currently live, allowing contributors to test the network, earn Jade rewards, and compete for a share of a $30,000 reward pool.

“Install it. Run it. Start earning.”

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