Decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) will be Web3’s “next big use case,” with the potential to onboard “a significant number of
A recent report from MV Global, a Web3 investing firm, has highlighted decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) as Web3’s “next big use case.” According to the report, DePINs have the potential to bring a significant number of new users into the crypto space.
The report notes that real-world adoption of crypto has accelerated in recent times, with hundreds of thousands of users now engaging with various individual protocols. MV Global believes that this is just the beginning of a massive wave of growth, not only for current Web3 users but also for those converting from Web 2.
DePINs are essentially blockchain protocols that are designed to decentralize real-world infrastructure and systems, such as communications networks, data warehouses, energy markets, and more. According to MV Global, the DePIN ecosystem currently consists of over 1,000 projects and represents more than $50 billion in aggregate market capitalization.
The report highlights several key benefits offered by DePINs. By leveraging token incentives and onchain governance, DePINs are able to address longstanding challenges, such as the “cold start problem” for resource-intensive networks. Additionally, DePINs can significantly cut infrastructure costs, making them an attractive proposition for various industries.
“DePIN projects clearly show what crypto is really good for and can solve real-world problems,” the report notes.
A visual representation of the DePIN landscape, according to MV Global. Source: MV Global
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报告中强调的具体 DePIN 用例包括连接协议，这些协议正在通过众包资本支出取代传统基础设施。报告引用了该领域著名的专注于移动网络的项目 Helium 为例。此类别中其他值得关注的新兴项目包括 Destra.network、Chirp 和 Andrena。
另一个用例涉及传感器网络，用于操作物理空间中的设备并捕获有价值的数据。报告中提到的去中心化传感器网络的例子包括 Dimo、Hivemapper 和 Geodnet。
此外，报告还指出了 DePIN 专用区块链的出现，例如 Peaq 和 IoTeX，它们的创建是为了满足 DePIN 项目的特定需求。
最后，该报告强调了人工智能应用推动的对去中心化数据存储和计算协议日益增长的需求。根据该报告，到 2028 年，这些协议的市场预计将达到 1280 亿美元，展示了 DePIN 对现实世界基础设施产生的重大影响。
报告总结道：“连接、传感器和能源网络等新兴基元的增长凸显了 DePIN 对现实世界基础设施产生的切实影响。”
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