DePIN Projects Secure Over $20 Billion in Funding
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Market Valuation Growth: DePIN projects have reached a market cap of $20 billion by December 2024, driven by strategic partnerships and innovations in blockchain and fintech, indicating strong demand for decentralized infrastructure.
- Key Players: Major players like io.net, Render, and IoTeX leverage Ethereum and Solana blockchains to advance decentralized applications, with a projected market cap of $2.9 billion by 2026, highlighting the potential of decentralized GPU compute and IoT applications.
- Funding Dynamics: Render secured $47.24 million while io.net raised $40 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in decentralized computing's potential, which is driving market expansion and innovation.
- Industry Impact: Helium and IoTeX are rapidly expanding with over 962,000 hotspots and 40 million devices, significantly impacting their respective industries, indicating that decentralized infrastructure is reshaping market dynamics.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.








