What Is DePIN Crypto? Decentralizing Infrastructure
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jul 12 2025Overview of DePIN Crypto: DePIN crypto utilizes blockchain technology to create community-owned networks for hardware resources like WiFi and GPUs, offering significant cost savings and decentralization compared to traditional centralized systems.
Challenges and Participation: While DePIN networks can be up to 85% cheaper and promote crowd ownership, they face challenges such as unreliable hardware and the risk of overhyped nodes; users can engage by running nodes to earn rewards.
About the author
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.
