DePIN

DePIN utilizes blockchain and token incentives to build and maintain physical infrastructure, such as wireless networks, cloud storage, and energy grids.By decentralizing the ownership of hardware, projects like Helium and Hivemapper disrupt traditional centralized monopolies.In 2026, DePIN is a core pillar of the Web3 + AI economy, providing the decentralized compute and data collection necessary for autonomous agents. This tag tracks the growth of hardware-based rewards, crowdsourced infrastructure, and the democratization of global utility networks.

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Depinsim Completes US$8 Million in Strategic Financing, Ushering in an Era of Connection as Value

Depinsim Completes US$8 Million in Strategic Financing, Ushering in an Era of Connection as Value

PANews reported on October 24 that the decentralized communication and data infrastructure project Depinsim announced the completion of a US$8 million strategic financing round, led by Outlier Ventures and participated by several well-known institutions such as DWF Labs. Depinsim, based on eSIM technology, is committed to creating a free mobile internet protocol that allows users to gain value from connectivity. By integrating eSIM communications, data mining, and blockchain incentives, users can earn revenue by activating mining machines, completing tasks, or using data. This revenue can be used to top up eSIM data or redeem a stablecoin PIN, achieving a closed value loop of "connection-revenue-reconnection." Depinsim is building a user-driven global connection economy, allowing communication networks to evolve from a single service to a shared, value-added decentralized system. Depinsim co-founder said: “Our goal is not to create the next encryption product, but to make every connection quantifiable as value.

Author: PANews
How Crypto, AI, and Next-Gen Infrastructure Are Redefining the Digital Economy

How Crypto, AI, and Next-Gen Infrastructure Are Redefining the Digital Economy

The post How Crypto, AI, and Next-Gen Infrastructure Are Redefining the Digital Economy appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Blockchain The global economy is entering a transformative phase where the lines between the digital and physical worlds are blurring. According to a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 report, this year marks the beginning of a fully onchain era – a time when decentralized networks, real-world assets, and artificial intelligence are fusing into one interconnected system. From trillion-dollar stablecoin settlements to decentralized physical infrastructure and AI-powered payment rails, crypto is no longer just a parallel economy. It’s becoming the foundation of a new digital ecosystem that spans finance, technology, and even public infrastructure. We’re excited to share our 2025 State of Crypto report. This year’s story: the maturation of the crypto industry — with growing institutional adoption, the rise of stablecoins, better infrastructure, new consumer experiences, and long-awaited regulatory clarity. Read the full… pic.twitter.com/c8NESXnQE3 — Chris Dixon (@cdixon) October 22, 2025 The Onchain Economy Goes Mainstream The State of Crypto 2025 report describes a “multi-sector onchain marketplace” that now involves tens of millions of active participants every month. Decentralized exchanges (DEXs), prediction markets, and tokenized asset platforms have all grown exponentially, challenging centralized incumbents and bringing transparency to financial systems once shrouded in opacity. Nearly one-fifth of all spot crypto trading now takes place on decentralized platforms. Perpetual futures, one of the fastest-growing segments, have seen trading volumes rise almost eightfold over the past year. Hyperliquid, a leading decentralized exchange, has processed trillions of dollars in trades, generating over $1 billion in annualized revenue – numbers that rival some traditional trading venues. But this growth isn’t limited to financial markets. The total value of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) – such as government bonds, private credit, and real estate – has climbed to $30 billion, up nearly fourfold in two years. This merging of traditional finance and blockchain represents one of the…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
The World Is Coming Onchain: How Crypto, AI, and Next-Gen Infrastructure Are Redefining the Digital Economy

The World Is Coming Onchain: How Crypto, AI, and Next-Gen Infrastructure Are Redefining the Digital Economy

According to a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 report, this year marks the beginning of a fully onchain era – a […] The post The World Is Coming Onchain: How Crypto, AI, and Next-Gen Infrastructure Are Redefining the Digital Economy appeared first on Coindoo.

Author: Coindoo
Crypto 2025: Why Blockchain Became Mainstream

Crypto 2025: Why Blockchain Became Mainstream

2025 marks crypto’s mainstream breakthrough as institutions adopt blockchain, stablecoins rival Visa, and regulation finally clears the path.

Author: Crypto Ticker
Hyra Network and XDC Network Partner to Transform Trade Finance with AI and Blockchain

Hyra Network and XDC Network Partner to Transform Trade Finance with AI and Blockchain

Hyra Network collaborates with XDC Network to merge decentralized AI infrastructure with enterprise blockchain, enabling trade finance and RWA tokenization.

Author: Blockchainreporter
2025 Marks the Year America Became Crypto-Friendly Again

2025 Marks the Year America Became Crypto-Friendly Again

The post 2025 Marks the Year America Became Crypto-Friendly Again appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. AltcoinsBitcoin After years of uncertainty and regulatory pressure, the United States has re-emerged as one of the most promising environments for digital assets. According to a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 report, the world’s largest economy is entering a new era of clarity, confidence, and capital inflows, signaling that crypto’s center of gravity is once again shifting back to U.S. soil. From Hostility to Leadership Just two years ago, the American crypto landscape was defined by enforcement actions, confusion, and hesitation. Many projects relocated offshore to escape unclear rules, and venture funding for U.S.-based blockchain startups plummeted. But 2025 has marked a dramatic reversal. The bipartisan GENIUS Act, combined with the CLARITY Act, has transformed the tone of U.S. policy toward crypto. Together, these laws provide a structured framework for stablecoins, market oversight, and digital asset classification. The legislation has brought long-awaited predictability to how crypto companies operate – a critical factor for innovation and capital formation. We’re excited to share our 2025 State of Crypto report. This year’s story: the maturation of the crypto industry — with growing institutional adoption, the rise of stablecoins, better infrastructure, new consumer experiences, and long-awaited regulatory clarity. Read the full… pic.twitter.com/c8NESXnQE3 — Chris Dixon (@cdixon) October 22, 2025 Complementing these legislative milestones, Executive Order 14178 reversed earlier restrictive measures, mandating federal agencies to coordinate on pro-innovation digital asset policies. A cross-agency task force was established to modernize how government systems interact with blockchain-based infrastructure, creating channels for collaboration rather than confrontation. a16z notes that this environment has reignited builder optimism across the country. The U.S. is once again seen as a viable home for blockchain development, startup formation, and institutional deployment of crypto products. Capital and Talent Return Home With the legal fog lifting, capital is flowing back into U.S.-based blockchain ventures. Venture firms,…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
How Ozak AI Became the Breakout Success of 2025 With $3.7M in Funding

How Ozak AI Became the Breakout Success of 2025 With $3.7M in Funding

The post How Ozak AI Became the Breakout Success of 2025 With $3.7M in Funding appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Disclaimer: This article is a sponsored post provided by a third party. It is not part of editorial content and should not be considered financial advice. Ozak AI, being one of the top blockchain technologies of 2025, has drawn various investors’ interest that has also helped in revolutionizing the relationship between AI and decentralized infrastructure. The native token, $OZ, has garnered significant attention as investors seek out performing altcoins ahead of the next bull cycle. The project’s incredible funding success—over $3.8 million raised during its presale—reflects the growing faith in Ozak AI’s model. The platform has maintained a consistent growth pattern throughout various stages and remains on track to reach its $1 listing target. This momentum has positioned Ozak AI among the few tokens capable of delivering a 200x ROI, potentially outperforming significant assets like SOL as the market recovers. Ozak AI’s Expanding Ecosystem and Technological Design Ozak AI combines DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance data processing and security. Through its Ozak Stream Network (OSN), the project maintains tamper-proof and accurate financial and business data. The network sources input from multiple blockchains, maintaining trustless verification and real-time access to analytics. DePIN infrastructure enables autonomous processing and storage of information by distributed nodes independent of centralized systems. This architecture provides greater speed, resilience, and scalability.  Smart contracts manage interactions, while a transparent ledger guarantees accountability. As new nodes are added, the system strengthens its performance and reliability across real-world applications. Ozak’s Prediction Agent expands its core AI capability by autonomously analyzing both internal and external datasets. The feature enables predictive financial modeling, market signal generation, and high-accuracy decision-making—all critical functions in enterprise and trading environments. Strong Presale Growth and Investor Confidence The presale has sold 953 million $OZ tokens, generating a total of $3.8 million…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Building Louder III - From Vision to Reality with World's First Blockchain Powered Postal Service

Building Louder III - From Vision to Reality with World's First Blockchain Powered Postal Service

Not a pilot. Not a proof-of-concept. A fully operational production system running on our local area network.

Author: Hackernoon
Can Decentralized Networks Make the Internet More Resilient?

Can Decentralized Networks Make the Internet More Resilient?

The post Can Decentralized Networks Make the Internet More Resilient? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. After the recent major AWS outage, experts weigh the risks of centralized clouds and the role of decentralized alternatives. Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) latest outage on Oct. 20 has sparked debate over decentralized alternatives and hybrid strategies for resilience. The outage lasted several hours and disrupted major websites and apps, including Robinhood. Experts say it highlights the fragility of today’s internet, where a few centralized cloud providers dominate. AWS holds 30% of the global cloud market, ahead of Microsoft Azure at 21% and Google Cloud at 12%, giving the three more than 60% of total cloud share, per Statista. “The vast majority of data making up the websites we use every day sits in data warehouses owned by just three companies. We have repeatedly seen these companies suffer blackouts, and vast swaths of the web go down for hours,” Marta Belcher, President and Chair at the Filecoin Foundation, said in comments shared with The Defiant. “This latest AWS outage is just another example of the problem with having single points of failure.” This incident has renewed interest in alternatives to centralized infrastructure, including blockchain-based and decentralized networks such as Filecoin and Akash, Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo, told The Defiant. “Every time AWS goes down, it reminds the entire tech industry, not just [decentralized finance], that the internet still runs on single points of failure,” he said. “The irony is that many ‘decentralized’ projects still rely on centralized cloud infrastructure, and even those that don’t still operate on ISPs or some form of centralized tech infrastructure. That’s the weakest link.” Filecoin Filecoin, a decentralized storage network with a total value locked (TVL) of $21 million, uses cryptographic proofs to ensure data is securely stored and continuously accessible across a network of independent providers. This approach reduces reliance on any single…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Japanese Giant SBI Holdings Bets on AI Startups

Japanese Giant SBI Holdings Bets on AI Startups

The post Japanese Giant SBI Holdings Bets on AI Startups appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial group, has made a strategic investment in a new fund launched by the US-based AI incubator AI2 Incubator Partners. Industry observers see the move as part of SBI’s long-term plan to integrate artificial intelligence into its expanding Web3 and digital asset businesses. Investment Overview and Partnership with AI2 Incubator SBI Holdings announced on October 23 that it has invested in AI2 Incubator Fund III through its US subsidiary, SBI Holdings USA, Inc. The investment aims to expand the company’s access to emerging AI technologies and strengthen collaboration with early-stage startups. Sponsored Sponsored AI2 Incubator is a spin-off from the Allen Institute for AI, co-founded by Microsoft’s Paul Allen. It focuses on commercializing advanced AI research. The fund focuses on startups developing technologies such as natural language processing, synthetic voice, and autonomous AI agents. SBI is the only strategic investor from Japan, gaining joint investment rights in promising AI startups curated by the incubator. AI and Blockchain Integration Although the investment centers on AI, it may have longer-term implications for SBI’s Web3 initiatives. The company is already a key player in Japan’s blockchain sector. It operates the crypto exchange SBI VC Trade and engages in blockchain infrastructure development through SBI R3 Japan. Analysts note that AI capabilities could be increasingly relevant to the next phase of decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital asset management. Financial institutions are exploring how to combine blockchain transparency with AI analytics. Projects like decentralized AI governance and DePIN are gaining attention. By accessing advanced AI research and development ecosystems, SBI could be positioning itself to apply AI models in blockchain-based risk assessment, asset management, and transaction monitoring. Such integration may contribute to more efficient and resilient digital financial systems. Strategic Positioning The investment gives SBI access to AI2 Incubator’s US network…

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