Top-5 DePIN cryptocurrencies: who is earning from real infrastructure, not hype

DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) — one of the few directions in the crypto market where tokens are directly related to real physical services: internet, data storage, geolocation, and computing. That’s why DePIN is considered one of the most resilient trends of 2026.

#Helium (HNT) — pioneer of DePIN, building decentralized communication networks for IoT and 5G. Real users and an already functioning economy are its main advantages.

$RENDER (RNDR) — decentralized GPU computing for 3D, AI, and metaverses. The demand for computing power is growing, and RNDR is directly profiting from this.

Filecoin ($FIL ) — decentralized data storage with real clients and corporate integrations.

Akash Network (AKT) — “AWS for Web3,” allowing the rental of computing resources without centralized intermediaries.

IoTeX ($IOTX ) — blockchain for connected devices and smart infrastructure.

DePIN is a bet not on memes, but on the physical world. And that’s why this sector is closely monitored by major players. 👀