DePIN
zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based DePin company beat out 11 other finalists with its identity verification solution aimed at bringing DeFi to the mainstream.
Spacecoin launches SPACE token just days after partnering with Trump family-linked DeFi project
The project aims to create a decentralized satellite internet network, with the initial satellites, CTC-0 and CTC-1, already demonstrating blockchain-based communication from space.
DAWN raises $13M to expand decentralized broadband networks
The decentralized wireless protocol plans U.S. expansion and new international deployments as investors back a user-owned alternative to legacy internet providers.
Helium Expands to Brazil With Mambo WiFi in DePIN Breakthrough
The partnership represents one of Helium’s most significant international expansions so far.
The Grandma Test: When Your Mom Can Use DePIN, Mass Adoption Has Arrived
Mass adoption doesn't happen when crypto enthusiasts start using the technology: it happens when your grandma does it without even realizing it, argues Uplink co-founder Carlos Lei.
Entrée Capital Introduces $300M Fund With Focus on AI Agents, DePIN
Entrée Capital unveiled a $300M fund prioritizing AI agents, DePIN and regulated Web3 infrastructure.
Cloudflare Outage Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto, Renewing Push for DePIN
Some in the crypto world have called for DePIN to be more widely adopted to combat internet outage issues.
1kx: Onchain Economy Hits $20B as Fees Signal Real Demand
The firm’s Onchain Revenue Report (H1 2025) aggregates verified onchain data across more than 1,200 protocols, tracking how value actually moves through decentralized systems.
Bee Maps Raises $32M to Scale Solana-Powered Decentralized Mapping Network
The fresh capital will be used to distribute more devices, enhance AI models that process and update map features, and boost contributor incentives, Bee said.
SEC's Bow to DoubleZero Carries Major Weight for Decentralized Infrastructure: Peirce
The U.S. regulator's decision to give the project's token distributions a pass represents the right get-out-of-the-way approach, Commissioner Hester Peirce said.
