Escape Velocity raises a $62 million fund to bet on ‘DePIN’ crypto networks for telescopes, solar energy, and more
while Bitcoin As 2026 begins, sentiment towards other areas of the cryptocurrency space has deteriorated further – particularly DePIN, or decentralized physical infrastructure networks. Tokens for decentralized cell phone service Helium and decentralized mapping network Hivemapper, for example, are near all-time lows. However, some investors remain bullish on the concept, including venture startup Escape Velocity, which has raised $61.74 million for a second fund to support DePIN founders and cryptocurrencies more broadly. The company closed its latest round of capital in December, attracting high-profile investors such as venture giant Marc Andreessen and prominent fintech investor Micky Malka of Ribbit Capital.…
Finance Redefined — TradingView News
The EU’s new cryptocurrency tax reporting regime under DAC8 deliberately focuses on actionable targets, leaving decentralized finance (DeFi) out of scope for the time being. Colby Mangels, former advisor to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and current global head of government solutions at Taxbit, said the rules prioritize identifiable intermediaries such as custodians and exchanges, who will be required to collect and report standardized user activity data under the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). However, the process of DeFi truncation may not continue. Tax authorities are increasingly relying on anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks to determine accountability…
What is DePIN? The case for decentralizing the real world
What if our most important services – basic internet access, electricity, and access to water – were owned by users, not companies? In this talk, Jay Woollett, Cryptocurrency General Partner at a16z, explains decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) networks and why they may be one of the most important use cases for cryptocurrencies. Most people understand how blockchain technology decentralizes digital services. But energy grids, communications networks, transportation, and other physical systems are controlled by centralized companies. DePIN upends this model by allowing users to own, operate, and manage the physical infrastructure they rely on. The man collapses: What DePIN actually…
DePIN grows into a $10B sector despite token slump, Messari says — TradingView News
Decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) have been written off as dead by many investors, but a new “State of DePIN 2025” report from Messari and Escape Velocity says the sector has steadily grown into a $10 billion market and generated $72 million in onchain revenue in the past year alone. According to the report, DePIN tokens for the 2018-2022 class are down a whopping 94%-99% from their all-time highs. However, flagship projects now generate verifiable recurring revenue and trade at 10 to 25 times revenue multiples, levels that Massari describes as undervalued relative to growth. Al-Masari said that this shift…
Escape Velocity Raises $62M to Back DePIN Infrastructure
Escape Velocity confirms new $62 million fund Escape Velocity has raised a $62 million fund. The project company said the capital will support decentralized physical infrastructure networks. These include telescope networks. It also includes solar networks. The company said that the fund targets projects that build real interest. The increase shows strong interest in DePIN, the founders said. They said investors still believe in decentralized models. They added that DePIN can support new peer-to-peer services. They also said the model could help reshape infrastructure in phases. Escape Velocity said the increase gives it room to support new teams. She said…
Crypto: DePIN Returns Strongly With A $10B Market, According To Messari
Thursday, January 29, 2026 ▪ 3 1 minute read ▪ By Ariella R. Summarize this article with: ChatGPTConfusionYour puppy Messari renews interest in the forgotten cryptocurrency sector. We point out DePIN networks that show strong growth and real revenues, despite the free fall of tokens. short DePIN projects generate real revenues despite the collapse of their tokens in the market. InfraFi ushers in a new era of cryptocurrencies focused on tangible profitability and economic benefit. DePIN projects surprise with unexpected performance The “State of DePIN 2025” report prepared by Masari estimates the market at $10 billion. Data reports $72 million…
DePIN Market Defies Predictions with Stunning $10 Billion Growth, Reveals Messari Analysis
Bitcoin worldDePIN market defies expectations and grows to staggering $10 billion, Masari analysis reveals In a significant development for real-world applications of blockchain technology, the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) sector has reached an impressive $10 billion valuation, according to a comprehensive new analysis from Messari. This growth directly contradicts many predictions about the potential extinction of the sector, demonstrating instead a resilient and fundamentally sound market. The blockchain analytics firm’s report, cited by industry publication Cointelegraph, reveals that Deepin projects generated $72 million in verifiable on-chain revenue last year alone, providing tangible evidence of economic activity that goes beyond…
DePIN Tokens Lag, Revenues Rise as Sector Is ‘Forced Into Fundamentals’
short DePIN tokens are down as much as 99% from their all-time highs, even as revenues rise. This sector now generates tens of millions in annual revenue across the chain. Projects are increasingly focusing on financing models and enterprise use cases, including artificial intelligence. Low token prices continue to impact decentralized physical infrastructure networks (Demin), but revenues across the sector are showing signs of resilience, according to A a report From Masari. most Demin Cryptocurrencies stagnant or decline in 2025: Cryptocurrencies launched between 2018 and 2022 lag behind their all-time highs by 94-99%, the report said. But a subset of…
Escape Velocity raises $62M to back DePIN infrastructure projects — TradingView News
Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital firm Escape Velocity has raised nearly $62 million to invest in decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) projects, signaling continued interest in projects in the sector despite a broader slowdown in cryptocurrency and technology finance. As Fortune first reported on Thursday, the raise marks Escape Velocity’s second fund dedicated to supporting founders across DePIN and other crypto-native sectors. The fund closed in December and was backed by investors including Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, and Micky Malka, founder of Ribbit Capital. Cendana Capital, a venture fund that invests in early-stage managers, has committed $15 million to the…
DePIN Projects Generated $72M in Onchain Revenue in 2025 — Report
In 2025, the DePIN sector generated $72 million in onchain revenue, according to one report. Analysts have named three viable models for network scaling – InfraFi, capital-light infrastructure, and bull market timing. Of DePIN’s four sectors, computing has proven to be the most competitive. According to the analytics platform’s State of DePIN 2025 report Facilitatorthe DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) sector reached nearly $10 billion in traded market cap in 2025 and generated about $72 million in onchain revenue. Leading networks’ multiples are now between 10 and 25 times revenue, a sharp contrast to more than 1,000 times during the…