DePIN
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.
Asia Morning Briefing: DePIN Flight Tracker Wingbits Lands Korean Air as First Major Airline Partner
Korean Air will use Swedish DePIN startup Wingbits’ encrypted flight-tracking data for research into advanced air mobility, validating the crypto-powered network’s aviation ambitions.
Helium Plus Lets Businesses Join Solana DePIN Project With Just Wi-Fi
The Solana DePIN project is launching a new service that allows businesses to contribute to the Helium Network with just Wi-Fi and without having to buy new equipment.
Aethir and Credible Introduce DePIN-Powered Credit Card
The move is designed to give Aethir’s native ATH token holders and node operators access to stablecoin credit without liquidating their tokens
Volkswagen ADMT Taps Solana-Based Hivemapper Bee Maps for Driverless Data
The deal highlights the growing adoption of crowdsourced geospatial data as autonomous ride-sharing firms look for more precise, up-to-date mapping infrastructure.
