DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks)
Also known as: DePIN
Peer-to-peer networks that decentralize ownership and operation of physical infrastructure using tokens.
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) refer to blockchain-enabled systems where participants collectively build, own, and maintain physical infrastructure—like telecommunications, storage, sensor networks, and energy grids—using token incentives. DePIN introduces economic coordination to deploy real-world assets via decentralized governance, micropayments, and smart contracts. Participants earn tokens by contributing resources (e.g., farm computing or bandwidth) and the network ensures transparency, decentralization, and open access.