DePIN-Based Infrastructure: Redefining Technology Ownership
For a long time, the majority of digital infrastructure was controlled by large corporations. Whether it’s cloud storage, wireless networking, or data centers, the resources needed to access them are determined by just a few companies. What if infrastructure could be owned and maintained by people instead of a few companies? This is where DePIN-based infrastructure enters the scene. DePIN stands for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks. It is a new model that combines blockchain technology with physical infrastructure. DePIN seeks to develop open, community-managed networks for various services such as Internet access, storage, power, and processing power. In other words,…
Solana-based Natix brings DePIN data into self-driving AI with Valeo — TradingView News
Automotive technology company Valeo and Natix Network, a Solana-based decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) provider, have partnered to build an open-source, multi-camera model powered by artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at improving autonomous driving systems. The two companies said Thursday they are working to build what they call a Worldwide Enterprise Model (WFM), which they say will be able to learn and predict real-world movement, while adapting to traffic situations. The multi-camera model aims to push the boundaries of AI models from text-based understanding to real-world scenarios in physical environments, according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph. It also aims to…
DePIN’s Real-World Utility: Why Physical Infrastructure Matters
The physical infrastructure makes DePIN valuable because it meets real needs. However, it also imposes costs, maintenance, and organizational complexities that not only digital projects face. DePIN Tokens vs. Infrastructure: What is the Real Source of Value? in DeminTokens are necessary, but they are not the source of value. Tokens are simply a way to reward infrastructure providers. Understanding the relationship: This is a very important concept because many people confuse symbolic value with real benefit. DePIN explains that the value of the token depends on real infrastructure and actual demand. How DePIN differs from traditional infrastructure Traditional infrastructure is…
DePIN & GPUs: Unlocking Idle Capacity for AI & Cloud
Pros and cons of DePIN GPU networking Pros Demin Reduces costs by taking advantage of idle GPU capacity instead of relying solely on expensive mainframe data centers. Idle GPUs are powered down, increasing overall efficiency and reducing waste. Payments are automated, transparent, and executed instantly once the workload is complete. The network is controlled by participants rather than one central entity, reducing the risk of monopoly. Users can earn rewards for contributing unused GPU resources, turning idle hardware into a source of income. As more users join the network, the GPU pool grows, allowing AI and cloud workloads to scale…
CheerLand and Optiview Simplify Multi-Chain RWA and DePIN for Users
CheerLand, the blockchain-based GameFi Metaverse aggregator that helps users monetize gaming and social activities via Play-to-Earn (P2E), has revealed its strategic partnership with OptiView, an artificial intelligence-powered (AI-Powered) cross-chain asset management platform. The hidden purpose of this collaboration is to simplify and improve cross-chain real world asset management (RWA) and decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) asset management for users. Both partners have specialized features and capabilities that help users bring about important developments in the field of the decentralized world. To this end, CheerLand plays a vital role in connecting real-world value to decentralized infrastructure. Meanwhile, OptiView has specialties when…
Latest Updates for Jan. 12, 2026 – Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $92K as AI, DePIN Sectors Extend Rally
Bitcoin It traded solidly above $92,000, up 1.6% over the past 24 hours, as a broad but selective rally lifted key pockets of the cryptocurrency market. Ethereum The majors followed closely, rising 2.1% to trade above $3,150, while the majors moved largely sideways. The notable move came from Monero (XMR), which rose nearly 18%, leading to gains in the privacy token sector. AI-related tokens also extended their recovery, with the sector rising more than 2%, driven by strength from FET, TAO and Venice Token, which posted double-digit gains. DePIN names advanced alongside AI, while DeFi and Layer 1 tokens posted…
Aethir and Credible Introduce DePIN-Powered Credit Card
Aethir, a decentralized GPU cloud network, has teamed up with Credible Finance, a lending protocol, to offer what they say is the first credit card and loan product powered by… Decentralized physical infrastructure network (Debin). The move is designed to give ATH token holders and Aethir’s native node operators access to stablecoin credit without liquidating their tokens – a step towards blending on-chain infrastructure with real-world financial capital. The product, which debuted Wednesday, allows eligible users to collateralize their ATH tokens to access a revolving line of credit or preload a no-fee card with ATH or stablecoins on Solana. Loan…
Latest Updates for Jan. 16, 2026 – Crypto Extends Two-Day Decline; DePIN Tokens Sink Over 4%
The cryptocurrency market continued its decline for the second session in a row, with DePIN tokens leading the losses. Data from SoSoValue shows the DePIN sector is down 4.22% over the past 24 hours, weighed down by sharp declines in Filecoin (FIL), down 8.55%, and Golem (GLM), which is down 10.07%. Bitcoin It fell 1.1% to $95,000, while… Ethereum Gold remained relatively resilient, falling just 0.7% and settling near $3,300. Most sectors traded lower, although select tokens bucked the trend, including TRON (TRX), Dash (DASH), River (RIVER), and MemeCore (M). Sector indices reflected the weakness, with ssiGameFi, ssiDePIN and ssiSocialFi…
Latest Updates for Jan. 07, 2026 – Crypto Market Retreats Slightly as DePIN, AI Outperform Other Sectors
The cryptocurrency market saw a slight pullback following recent gains, with most sectors trading lower over the past 24 hours, while DePIN and AI emerged as relative best performers. Data from SoSoValue shows the DePIN sector rose 0.04%, supported by gains in Render and Golem, while the AI sector rose 1.06%, led by Bittensor and Fartcoin. Bitcoin It fell 1.55% to less than $93,000, while… Ethereum It settled above $3,200 with a modest gain of 0.61%. Other sectors, including Layer 1 tokens, DeFi, CeFi, Layer 2 and Meme, largely recorded declines despite the tokens bucking the trend. Market sentiment remained…
DePIN Explained: Redefining the Internet & Infrastructure
This shift represents not just a technical upgrade, but a philosophical upgrade. How privacy coins fit into the DePIN ecosystem While DePIN is about physical infrastructure, financial interactions are still at its core. All token rewards, usage fees, and governance votes involve transactions. By integrating privacy coins, DePIN networks can: Protecting shareholders from financial surveillance Enable anonymous sharing in sensitive areas Reducing personal data risks Strengthening confidence among participants This is especially important in areas where financial transparency could pose personal or political risks. Challenges facing DePIN adoption Despite DePIN’s promise, it is not without hurdles. Some of the key…