Top 6 DePIN Projects Transforming Physical Infrastructure in 2026
DePIN is moving from narrative infrastructure to measurable infrastructure: nodes are expanding, but 2026 will reward demand, revenue and reliability. Industry research identifies DePIN as a category that could reach $3.5 trillion by 2028, and there are already more than 13 million devices contributing daily via DePIN networks. At the same time, you will see write-ups claiming massive growth in sector revenues and number of projects. The bigger point is that DePIN is no longer just a story. These networks already operate globally, and their services are increasingly tied to real-world constraints, from distributed power balancing and connectivity scaling to…
DePIN and AI Lead the Charge – Analyzing the Top Weekly Crypto Gainers
The cryptocurrency market is an indicator of new technological trends, and weekly cryptocurrency market data compiled by CoinMarketCap shows that investor sentiment has changed a lot recently. The market remains directionless overall, however an exclusive group of projects have emerged, particularly in DePIN and AI, generating impressive double-digit returns. Audiera is arguably the most prominent name in this space, with Render and Akash Network being part of that list. These projects demonstrate the growing momentum of the “benefit first” approach. The rise of Audiera and the integration of Web3 lifestyle Audiera (BEAT) showed the biggest advantage in the winning companies…
CognifyAI Joins Forces With ATT To Advance AI Capabilities Through DePIN
Advertising Time Trace (ATT), the Web3 platform that runs a digital advertising ecosystem in a decentralized landscape, today announced a strategic partnership with CognifyAI, an intelligence platform that turns data into insights for decision-making. This collaboration brings the strengths of ATT’s DePIN infrastructure and Cognify’s AI technology together to transform the way AI capabilities and computational resources are accessed and, as a result, drive new efficiencies in AI and machine learning development. Cognify is an AI-powered platform that combines geospatial intelligence, predictive analytics, and blockchain technology to improve intelligent decision-making that enhances economic activities and workforce efficiency. Since its launch…
Why DePIN And AI Are Becoming The Backbone Of Digital And Physical Systems
Now decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and artificial intelligence are rapidly moving from theoretical calculations to reality as the infrastructure for powering communication, storage, and machine-based economies. According to industry giants Helium, Filecoin, iotix, Silcoin, and Akindo, these systems are already facilitating real-world deployments, which is possible thanks to token incentives, enterprise adoption, and increased demand for verifiable data and decentralized connectivity. In contrast to early blockchain projects, DePIN networks currently provide basic services such as wireless coverage, decentralized storage, and IoT authentication. These systems allow people and companies to donate physical infrastructure and obtain tokens, forming scalable/distributed alternatives to…
Tianrong Internet launches DEPINfer GPU sharing beta
Tianrong Internet Products and Services (OTC: TIPS) Beta launched from Deepenver On March 17, 2026, a cloud-based GPU compute sharing market powered by native Solana utility token $ debin (Available on Redium). The io.net demo integrates production-ready DePIN calculation, and enables GPU provider setup, whitelisting/referral actions, and payment for inference using $DEPIN. Includes initial 30-day goals 1000 registrations, Over 200 GPU providersand 10000+ GPU hours; The market launch is planned in approximately 4 weeks with higher targets. download… Loading translation… positive Beta launch From DEPINfer on March 17, 2026 $…
Solana (SOL) DePIN Revenue Jumps 600% or Taurox (TAUX): Why Smart
Solana DePIN protocols achieved their highest monthly revenue ever this year with Helium and XNET achieving 600% year-over-year growth. Helium Mobile has surpassed 120,000 active subscribers. Collectively, these networks offloaded 33,000 terabytes of data in January alone, a 22% increase from the previous month. But Helium’s subscriber growth slowed 31% QoQ, and SOL remained flat year-over-year. DePIN revenue is growing and token holders are seeing none of it. The revenue flows to the protocol’s vaults and contract operators, not to anyone holding SOL on an exchange or in a wallet. Using standard infrastructure has not resulted in standard token prices.…
Helium DePIN Growth on Solana (SOL) Slows 31% or Taurox (TAUX):
Helium Mobile’s subscriber growth on Solana slowed by 31% in January, adding only 29,000 new subscribers compared to previous months. The network has surpassed 120,000 active subscribers, a feat that sounds impressive until you factor in the slowdown. DePIN protocols on Solana had their highest monthly revenue ever with 600% year-over-year growth, but the subscriber acquisition curve is skewing downward. Revenue growth without user growth is a margin story, not an adoption story. SOL continues to slide as the narrative that was supposed to set it apart from every other top tier loses momentum. DePIN’s promise was to mass onboard…
Grass (GRASS) Surges 37.9% as DePIN Narrative Attracts Fresh Capital in 2026
Grass coin (GRASS) emerged as one of the strongest performing coins in the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) sector this week, registering a 37.9% rise in 24 hours to $0.2728. Even more surprising than the single-day movement is the token’s weekly gain of 49.8%, indicating sustained buying pressure rather than a passing pump. Our analysis of the current market structure reveals several factors converging to drive this momentum, although significant technical resistance remains. The most notable data point lies in its volume to market cap ratio: GRASS achieved trading volume of $57.8 million against a market cap of $128.8 million…
DePIN Grows as Helium Hits 450K Users,
The DePIN sector expands as Helium reaches 450,000 Solana subscribers, proving that blockchain-powered infrastructure can attract real users at scale. Stablecoin supply on Solana alone has reached an all-time high of $15 billion, and the broader DePIN ecosystem continues to participate in physical infrastructure projects. The growth is real, but token holders are facing an outage. Most DePIN projects are pre-revenue, and the tokens remain volatile despite the high user adoption rate. Infrastructure expands while token economics lags behind. The best cryptocurrencies to invest in peg the value of a token to actual revenue, not to subscriber numbers that benefit…
Tianrong Internet Products and Services Inc. (OTC: TIPS) Announces Beta Launch of DEPINfer Website – Cloud-Based GPU Compute Sharing Platform Powered by $DEPIN Token on Solana
MOUNTAIN HOME, Pa., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tianrong Internet Products and Services Inc. announced today: (OTC Markets: TIPS) (“TIPS” or the “Company”), a Pennsylvania-based innovator in blockchain and decentralized infrastructure, today announced the official beta launch of its DEPINfer website at www.depinfer.xyz. This milestone represents the next stage in the company’s decentralized AI inference market, powered by Solana’s native utility and liquidity token, $DEPIN, currently available on Raydium. https://dexscreener.com/solana/8BDudRYzBhTf2CkM2WcpM27sCLjVYzRaHpBP6rZ4KF1h DEPINfer Beta offers a cloud-based GPU compute sharing platform designed to enable users around the world to contribute redundant GPU resources while allowing developers and enterprises to access scalable…