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DePin Vertical
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) use blockchains to incentivize communities to create shared real-world services. Follow CoinDesk for continuing coverage of one of the hottest areas of the Web3 economy.
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Why the Media Loves the Worst of Crypto
The fixation on the least reputable aspects of the industry obscures the real progress being made in areas like DePIN, stablecoins and DeFi, says Mahesh Ramakrishnan.
Making Crypto Tokens Useful and Fair
Instead of parsing the Howey Test, founders should prioritize making tokens useful and fair, say Jake Chervinsky and Rebecca Rettig.
Enterprises Need DePIN More Than DePIN Needs Enterprises
With the exception of the institutional asset RWA theme, most Web3 segments struggle to convince enterprises to hop on board. DePIN is the next most logical beachhead where enterprises will be clamoring to get involved with digital assets, says Outlier Ventures' John Goldschmidt.
The Promise of Trustless Environmental Monitoring
A decentralized approach to gathering key climate data promises to address a key global challenge, says Evan Caron, co-founder and CIO at Montauk Climate.
DePIN Promises Small Business Innovation in Emerging Markets
DePIN node sales are not like ICOs or even token sales. They are more like a market stall or “micro franchise programs.” DePIN networks have potential to be a prodigious driver of tech-centered economic development, says Huddle01 founder, Ayush Ranjan.
Unreliability, High Prices, and Security Breaches: Can DePIN Fix Telecom?
With skyrocketing costs, frequent security breaches, and unreliable services, the telecom industry is ripe for change, and DePIN may serve as the perfect catalyst for the sector’s transformation.
We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions
To achieve the net-zero goal ASAP, we must find a way to actively integrate end consumers into the energy market. The answer is Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, says Kai Siefert, founder and CEO of Combinder, a user-owned distributed energy network.
