DePIN — Bit2Me
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are platforms that enable the shared use of physical infrastructure, such as computing or storage resources, in a decentralized manner. By combining blockchain technology with physical infrastructure, these networks facilitate access to and optimize resources, promoting efficiency and innovation across sectors. These networks allow users to access and share physical resources without central intermediaries, promoting efficiency and innovation across sectors. Its success depends on its adoption by communities and the ability to provide competitive services compared to traditional centralized infrastructures. DePIN represents an evolution in the way we manage and access critical infrastructure, enabling more…
The next big DePIN might not be mining Bitcoin. It might be
The next big DePIN company may not be mining Bitcoin. It may be a mapping of the physical world. @vangrid_io is building a decentralized spatial data network that turns real-world environments into verifiable data for AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. I think DePIN meets physical AI. Your phone becomes a data generating node. The network converts that data into usable ground truth. AI cannot interact with the physical world without obtaining data from it. Vangrid builds that missing layer. 🦾
Render Network’s Sharp 1 Hour Move Explained: AI and DePIN | Top Stories
Understand the sharp movement of the 1-hour Render grid Render Network’s recent one-hour price jump appears to be a continuation of a broader re-rating driven by a new infrastructure upgrade and a renewed AI DePIN narrative, rather than an entirely new title at that exact hour. New GPU infrastructure upgrade as core engine Render Network’s value proposition is directly related to the capacity and quality of its GPU network. The project recently announced support for NVIDIA’s 50-series “Blackwell” GPUs and a new 32GB VRAM layer, enhancing the GPU’s core architecture and potentially attracting new demand. This upgrade improves the product,…
MapMetrics ditches Solana blockchain for peaq
The Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) project MapMetrics will leave the Solana ecosystem and move to Peak, a layer-one solution designed specifically for DePIN assets and real-world assets (RWAs). MapMetrics is a for-profit project that rewards users with tokens and NFTs for providing anonymized live traffic and map data. Similar to the DePIN project Cell foldersThe team hopes to create a decentralized global map using Web3 technology. Read more: The Drive-to-earn app aims to power “dynamic maps” with cryptocurrency rewards Brent van der Heijden, co-founder of MapMetrics, told Blockworks that the decision was made because Peak offered a variety of standard…
AGM Group and HashBeaver Jointly Develop Desktop DePIN Node
NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGM Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AGMH, “AGM Group,” “AGM” or the “Company”), an integrated technology company specializing in high-performance hardware and computing equipment, today announced a joint project with HashBeaver, a digital computing infrastructure company, to develop a new desktop node for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (“DePIN”). The product is intended for use in homes and offices. It is expected to use a purpose-built application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) to perform SHA-256 hashing for Bitcoin mining. Planned software features include device identification, remote management, operational data verification, mining-pool connectivity and artificial intelligence (“AI”)-assisted…
Crypto.com adds XYO ecosystem tokens to its ins…
house/News feed/Crypto.com Adds XYO Ecosystem Tokens to Its Institutional Custody Services Amid Growing Interest in DePIN Crypto.com has expanded its institutional custodial services to include XYO and XL1 tokens from the XYO ecosystem, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN). The move allows qualified institutional investors and high-net-worth clients to securely hold these tokens through the Crypto.com custodial platform without managing private keys, addressing regulatory concerns. This expansion comes on the heels of Crypto.com’s recent $400 million investment from Citadel Securities and its increased regulatory presence in the US, putting the company in a position to support a wide range of…
AGM Group Holdings Inc. Outlines Commercialization Plans for Desktop DePIN Node Developed with HashBeaver
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGM Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AGMH, the “AGM Group” or the “Company”) today plans to commercialize the DePIN desktop node it is jointly developing with HashBeaver. Based on the previously disclosed trial production phase, the company intends to enhance preparations for volume production, develop sales channels and evaluate the integration of AI services. These efforts aim to generate additional revenue from hardware sales through product deliveries while exploring recurring revenue opportunities from contract management and AI services. on September 8, 2026 The company announced the joint development project with HashBeaver and revealed…
Solana-based startup bags $18m for decentralized internet push
Andrena, a wireless Internet service provider, raised $18 million. The funding will fuel Solana’s decentralized internet project. Dragonfly led the Series A extension round. CMT Digital, Castle Island Ventures, and Wintermute Ventures also participated. That was the deal organizer As a safe with token commands. This brings Andrena’s total funding to $38 million. Dragonfly also led a $15 million Series A round in February 2023. Andrena has been in the game since 2017. It offers cheap wireless internet throughout the United States. They are now doubling their efforts in the field of blockchain technology. The new funds will accelerate work…
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks – The Dubrovnik Times
Throughout the history of industrial technology, building physical infrastructure networks—such as cell towers, power grids, wireless coverage, mapping systems, and cloud storage centers—has required billions of dollars in seed capital. Historically, only large multinational corporations or state-backed monopolies have had the financial resources to build, deploy and maintain such large-scale physical assets. The emergence of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) introduces a fundamental shift in how physical networks are built and operated. By combining blockchain technology, crypto tokens, smart contracts, and crowdsourced physical devices, DePIN projects enable individuals around the world to co-own, deploy, and monetize real-world physical infrastructure. This…
Crypto Market Sees Broad Decline, Meme Sector Leads Losses Down Over 3%, Only Layer2 and DePIN Sectors Gain
Odele News: On September 14, according to SoSoValue data, affected by the escalating situation in the Middle East and ongoing developments surrounding AI safety and other factors, the overall cryptocurrency market trended downward. The Meme sector led the losses with a 24-hour decline of 3.57%, with Cash Cat (CASHCAT) down 10.36%, Pons (PONS) down 14.25%, and Niu Lai down 27.82%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) fell 0.55% and Ethereum (ETH) fell 1.65%, settling above $76,000 and $2,400, respectively. Additionally, the DePIN sector emerged with 24-hour gains of 3.49%, including Filecoin (FIL) rising 21.43% and Arweave (AR) rising 9.41%; The Layer2 sector rose…