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Mapping the DePIN Sector

The DePIN Sector Map offers a comprehensive view of the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) ecosystem. Projects are organized by category, making it easy to identify leading segments and key players in each domain that will shape the future of DePIN. Hover over any project for additional insights and contextual details.

The big four

Decentralized computing

Networks leveraging blockchain to distribute computing tasks globally, reducing reliance on centralized cloud providers, enhancing data privacy, and optimizing costs.

Decentralized storage

Decentralized storage networks that securely store and retrieve data across globally distributed nodes, improving resilience, security, and reducing censorship risks.

Decentralized sensor networks

Platforms utilizing decentralized sensor hardware to reliably capture, verify, and monetize real-world data streams, enabling trusted IoT applications and smart-city solutions.

Decentralized wireless networks

Community-powered wireless networks that offer decentralized, affordable, and censorship-resistant connectivity by incentivizing individuals to contribute their own infrastructure.

Infrastructure

Blockchain-based foundational layers and protocols supporting interoperability, security, and scalability across DePIN ecosystems, enabling seamless cross-sector integration.

Other

Energy

Decentralized energy systems that enable peer-to-peer renewable energy trading, transparent energy tracking, and incentivize sustainable energy practices through tokenized ecosystems.

VPN

Decentralized virtual private networks built on blockchain technology, offering enhanced privacy, security, and censorship resistance by routing internet traffic through decentralized nodes.