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Industries

Data and energy are the lifeblood of any AI-driven economy but culture is still king.

Cross-cutting technologies—blockchain, AI, IoT, edge computing—are converging to create decentralized protocol infrastructure networks (DePINs). As permissionless, truth-bound protocols mature and tokenized asset ecosystems grow, increasingly innovative applications will emerge across all industries.

Evolution​

Progress through the ages has been marked by distinct industrial revolutions, each bringing new technologies and transforming the way we live and work.

EraPeriodDefining Features
Industry 1.01760-1840Mechanization, steam power, water-powered manufacturing
Industry 2.01870-1914Mass production, electricity, assembly lines
Industry 3.01970s-2000sAutomation, computers, electronics, IT systems
Industry 4.02010s-presentSmart systems, cyber-physical systems, IoT, networks
Industry 5.0EmergingAugmented workforce, agent collaboration, decentralized identity, tokenization
Industry 6.0FutureClosed-loop AI and DePIN feedback systems, autonomous self-healing ecosystems, network states
Mantra

The future is already here but it is not evenly distributed

Foundations​

Industries that serve essential human needs (Te Whare Tapa Wha):

NeedIndustryDePIN Opportunity
FoodAgriculture & FoodSupply chain transparency, precision farming
ShelterReal EstateProperty tokenization, smart contracts, title management
HealthHealthcareSecure EHRs, genomics data protection, precision medicine
SecuritySecurityCrime prevention, identity verification
ConnectionEducationOur greatest capability is collaborative coordination

Culture​

Industries that shape how societies think, decide, and act:

IndustryDePIN Opportunity
GamingIn-game asset NFTs, play-to-earn, decentralized platforms
EntertainmentCreator monetization, royalty automation, digital rights
MusicDirect artist-to-fan payments, transparent royalties
Sport & FitnessFan tokens, event ticketing, athlete data ownership
FashionAuthenticity verification, sustainable supply chains
HospitalityReputation systems, peer-to-peer booking
tip

Crypto is a Cultural Movement

Infrastructure​

The backbone systems that enable everything else:

IndustryDePIN Opportunity
EnergyPeer-to-peer trading, carbon credits, micro-grids
Mobility & TransportVehicle financing, parts tracing, autonomous fleets
Supply ChainTracking, verification, automated payments
TelecommunicationsDecentralized networks, bandwidth markets
ManufacturingIoT integration, quality verification
ConstructionProject coordination, materials provenance

Services​

IndustryDePIN Opportunity
Financial ServicesDEXs, P2P lending, automated insurance, stablecoins
GovernanceSecure voting, digital identity, public records
Legal & RegulationSmart contracts, compliance automation

The Question​

Which countries have the best platform and culture to adapt and thrive with AI?

Build or Buy?​

Different industries have different data sovereignty requirements. See Buy or Build for the decision framework:

VerticalData SensitivityCrypto-Enabled Opportunity
HealthcareVery High (PII, PHI)Secure EHRs, patient-owned records
Real EstateHigh (transactions)Property tokenization, smart contracts
FinanceVery High (regulated)DEXs, verifiable compliance
GamingMedium (player data)NFT assets, play-to-earn
Supply ChainHigh (provenance)DePIN tracking, attestations

Resources​