DePIN Ecosystem
Analysis | Diagrams | Innovators
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- Investment Thesis
- Investment Analysis
- Industry Impact
- DePIN Standards
- DePIN Technology
- Software Architecture
Comparison Table
Protocol | Industry - Purpose | Agents | Blockchain | Architecture & Standards |
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375ai | Real-time marketing data | Unknown | Unknown | |
Aethir | High-performance GPU resources for AI and gaming | Unknown | Unknown | |
Akash Network | Decentralized cloud computing marketplace | Unknown | Cosmos SDK | |
Ambient | Environmental sensors for air quality monitoring | Unknown | Unknown | |
Anyone | Online privacy through a decentralized onion-routing network | Unknown | Unknown | |
AnyoneFDN | Decentralized privacy-focused communication | Unknown | Blockchain (specific chain unclear) | |
Aquasave | Smart water management to address global water scarcity | Unknown | Unknown | |
Arweave | Permanent decentralized data storage | Unknown | Blockchain (own protocol), | Permaweb for permanent data |
Axal | Decentralized network for the global supply chain | Unknown | Unknown | |
Baxus | Whiskey Production and Trading | Solana | ||
Beamable | Gaming infrastructure | Unknown | Unknown | |
Dabba Network | Decentralized internet access through Wi-Fi hotspots | Unknown | Blockchain (likely Solana or Polygon) | |
DeEEP Network | Decentralized energy and power management | Unknown | Blockchain (specific chain unclear) | |
DIMO Network | Decentralized vehicle data platform | Unknown | Polygon | IoT devices for vehicle data |
DeVin Labs | Wine Trading | |||
Dynex | Decentralized neuromorphic computing | Unknown | Own Protocol | |
Exa Bits | Decentralized computing for AI and big data | Unknown | Blockchain (likely Solana or Ethereum-based) | |
Filecoin | Permanent decentralized file storage | Unknown | Unknown | |
Fleek | Geo-aware decentralized web and edge compute services | Unknown | Unknown | |
GEODNET | Decentralized GNSS (GPS) network for precise location data | Unknown | Polygon | |
Glow | Solar power | Unknown | Unknown | |
Heale Labs | Logistics solutions | Unknown | Unknown | |
Helium | Decentralized wireless network for IoT devices | Unknown | Solana | LoRaWAN |
Hivemapper | Decentralized mapping using dashcams | Unknown | Solana | |
IO Net | Decentralized GPU computing for AI and ML | Unknown | Solana | |
Kuzco | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
Mawari | Real-time 3D content streaming in spatial computing | Unknown | Unknown | |
Metablox | Global decentralized WiFi roaming | Unknown | Unknown | |
Minima | Motor sports | Unknown | Unknown | |
Minutes | Decentralized wireless network for telecommunications | Unknown | Unknown | |
Natix | Geospatial intelligence network | Unknown | Unknown | |
Nosana | Decentralized GPU cloud computing and CI/CD tools | Unknown | Solana | |
Novanet | ZKP incentive network for privacy-preserving proofs | Unknown | Unknown | |
Nubila AI | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
Oasis | ROSE | Unknown | Unknown | |
Obortech | Decentralized network for the global supply chain | Unknown | Unknown | |
PDS | Storage solutions for Arweave's permaweb | Unknown | Unknown | |
Peaq | Provides blockchain infrastructure for DePIN applications | Unknown | ||
Phaidra | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
Power Ledger | Renewable energy | Unknown | Unknown | |
Render Network | Decentralized GPU rendering | Unknown | Polygon | |
Ritual | Decentralized AI | Unknown | Unknown | |
Roam | Data | Unknown | Unknown | |
ROVR Network | Spatial AI & Intelligent Transportation | Unknown | Solana | |
RunOnFlux | Decentralized cloud infrastructure and dApp hosting | Unknown | Blockchain (own protocol) | |
Silencio | Combating noise pollution | Unknown | Unknown | |
Sky Trade | Monetize airspace rights above buildings and land | Unknown | Unknown | |
Streamr | Decentralized real-time data sharing | Unknown | Blockchain (Ethereum, Polygon) | |
Teleport | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
The Graph | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
Theta Token | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
Uprock | Turn spare bandwidth into benefits | Unknown | Unknown | |
WeatherXM | Decentralized weather data network | Unknown | Blockchain (Polygon) | |
Wicrypt | Community WiFi network | Unknown | Unknown | |
Wingbits | Decentralized flight tracking network | Unknown | Blockchain (likely Polygon or Solana) | |
Xnet Mobile | WiFi, partnership with AT&T | Unknown | Unknown |
DePIN Projects
375ai
- Purpose: AI Driven Insights at the Edge
- Leader: CEO Interview
Akash Network
- Purpose: Decentralized cloud computing marketplace.
- Technology: Blockchain (Cosmos SDK).
- Use Case: Cloud computing for developers, hosting, DeFi applications.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Marketplace for unused computing resources reduces costs for developers.
- Gaining traction as a DePIN leader in cloud infrastructure.
AnyoneFDN
- Purpose: Decentralized privacy-focused communication.
- Technology: Blockchain (specific chain unclear).
- Use Case: Secure communication and privacy for IoT and messaging.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Focuses on privacy in DePIN, likely for secure IoT communication.
- Limited data but aligns with the sector’s emphasis on security.
Arweave
- Purpose: Permanent decentralized data storage.
- Technology: Blockchain (own protocol), permaweb for permanent data.
- Use Case: Long-term data storage for dApps, NFTs, and archives.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Plans to expand ecosystem in 2025 with more dApp integrations.
- Enhanced developer tools; key player in DePIN for data permanence.
Dabba Network
- Purpose: Decentralized internet access through Wi-Fi hotspots.
- Technology: Blockchain (likely Solana or Polygon).
- Use Case: Internet access in underserved areas.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Aims to bridge the digital divide by incentivizing Wi-Fi hotspot deployment.
- Aligns with DePIN’s mission to improve accessibility.
DeEEP Network
- Purpose: Decentralized energy and power management.
- Technology: Blockchain (specific chain unclear).
- Use Case: Energy grid management, EV charging, and renewable energy integration.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Emerging as a DePIN project for energy ecosystems by reducing costs and improving efficiency.
- Limited public data but part of a growing trend in energy-focused DePIN initiatives.
DIMO Network
- Purpose: Decentralized vehicle data platform.
- Technology: Blockchain (Polygon), IoT devices for vehicle data.
- Use Case: Automotive finance, insurance, maintenance.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Users earn DIMO tokens by sharing vehicle data, reducing financing costs.
- Growing adoption in automotive sectors for data monetization.
Dynex
- Purpose: Decentralized neuromorphic computing.
- Technology: Blockchain (own protocol).
- Use Case: Quantum-like computing for AI, simulations, and research.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Offers neuromorphic computing, simulating brain-like processes.
- A unique DePIN project with potential in advanced AI and scientific research.
Exa Bits
- Purpose: Decentralized computing for AI and big data.
- Technology: Blockchain (likely Solana or Ethereum-based).
- Use Case: AI, big data processing, analytics.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Emerging player in DePIN; focuses on high-performance computing.
GEODNET
- Purpose: Decentralized GNSS (GPS) network for precise location data.
- Technology: Blockchain (Polygon).
- Use Case: Precision navigation for drones, autonomous vehicles, robotics.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Collaborates with Helium and Wingbits for flight tracking.
Helium
- Purpose: Decentralized wireless network for IoT devices.
- Technology: Solana, LoRaWAN for long-range connectivity.
- Use Case: IoT connectivity (e.g., smart devices, sensors).
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Expanded global network with thousands of hotspots.
- Collaboration with GEODNET and Wingbits for flight tracking solutions.
- Revenue growth aligned with DePIN's 100x surge in 2024 (Forbes).
Hivemapper
- Purpose: Decentralized mapping using dashcams.
- Technology: Solana.
- Use Case: Real-time mapping, autonomous driving, urban planning.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Incentivizes users to map roads with dashcams.
IO Net
- Purpose: Decentralized GPU computing for AI and ML.
- Technology: Solana.
- Use Case: AI model training, machine learning workloads.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Impressive revenue trajectory noted by DePIN Connection reply.
Nosana
- Purpose: Decentralized GPU cloud computing and CI/CD tools.
- Technology: Solana blockchain.
- Use Case: GPU computing for AI, machine learning, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Scalable GPU resources on Solana.
- Growing relevance in AI and ML workloads.
Render Network
- Purpose: Decentralized GPU rendering.
- Technology: Blockchain (Polygon).
- Use Case: 3D rendering, animation, visual effects for creators.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Increased adoption in creative industries.
- High potential for scalable, cost-effective rendering solutions.
ROVR Network
- Purpose: Spatial AI & Intelligent Transportation
- Technology: Blockchain (specific chain unclear).
- Use Case:
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Focuses on IoT for pet owners, an emerging niche in DePIN.
- Limited data, but part of the growing IoT-DePIN trend.
RunOnFlux
- Purpose: Decentralized cloud infrastructure and dApp hosting.
- Technology: Blockchain (own protocol).
- Use Case: Cloud hosting, dApp deployment, and Web3 infrastructure.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Provides a decentralized alternative to AWS with a focus on Web3 apps.
- Growing in the DePIN space for scalable infrastructure.
Streamr
- Purpose: Decentralized real-time data sharing.
- Technology: Blockchain (Ethereum, Polygon).
- Use Case: Data streaming for IoT, dApps, and real-time analytics.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Enables peer-to-peer data sharing, reducing reliance on centralized servers.
- A veteran in decentralized data with growing relevance in DePIN.
WeatherXM
- Purpose: Decentralized weather data network.
- Technology: Blockchain (Polygon).
- Use Case: Weather forecasting, agriculture, and climate research.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- Users deploy weather stations to collect hyper-local data, earning tokens.
- Supported by HeliumDeploy for hardware; showing growth in climate-focused DePIN applications.
Wingbits
- Purpose: Decentralized flight tracking network.
- Technology: Blockchain (likely Polygon or Solana).
- Use Case: Flight tracking for aviation, AI, robotics.
- Recent Developments/Impact:
- New devices offer real-time flight tracking data.
DePIN Directories
DePIN Investors
- ev3.xyz: An investment firm focusing on DePIN.
- goldandhawks.com
- solulab.com