One of the most ambitious "real-world" applications of blockchain is DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks). While most crypto projects live entirely in the digital realm, DePIN uses token incentives to build and maintain physical hardware in the real world—think WiFi hotspots, weather sensors, and energy grids.
The concept is simple: instead of a giant corporation building a network, a project like Helium ($HNT ) allows thousands of individuals to buy small hotspots and set them up. In return for providing coverage, they earn tokens. Other notable players include Filecoin ($FIL ) for decentralized storage and Hivemapper ($HONEY), which uses dashcams to create a decentralized version of Google Maps.
The power of DePIN lies in its ability to disrupt massive monopolies. By cutting out the "middleman" and rewarding the people who actually provide the service, DePIN projects can offer much lower prices to consumers. In 2025, we are seeing DePIN integrate with AI; for instance, $AKT (Akash Network) provides decentralized cloud computing power for AI training. As more people realize that their home internet or spare storage space can be an income-generating asset, DePIN is poised to become the primary bridge between the blockchain and our physical daily lives.
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