If you’ve been tracking crypto trends, you’ve probably heard of the term “DePIN.” But what is it—and why is everyone so enthusiastic about it?
DePIN is not just a trend; it’s becoming crypto’s gateway to real-world utility. In this article, we delve into fresh data from Dune Analytics, built by SliceAnalytics, to analyze the current state of the Solana DePIN ecosystem.
What is DePIN?
DePIN stands for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks. It’s about using blockchain to power real-world infrastructure—wireless networks, AI, and maps come to mind. Instead of having idle hardware go to waste, individuals are now plugging it into networks that pay them for sharing resources. It’s crypto but with a practical use case beyond speculation.
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— What is DePIN? | The Largest DePIN Community (@what_is_depin) April 30, 2025
Regarding DePIN, Solana leads the charge with performant infrastructure and a growing number of projects driving adoption.
Let’s Talk Numbers
According to the latest report, here’s what the Solana DePIN ecosystem is currently looking like:
- $5.9 million in total on-chain revenue.
- Over 238,000 registered nodes are powering these networks.
- $100,000+ in weekly revenue—and that number’s climbing.
- Major players, including Helium, Render Network, and Hivemapper, are at the forefront.
Now, let’s zoom in on a few of the stars of this ecosystem.
#DePIN Momentum in the #Solana Ecosystem: Top Projects to Watch
The Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) is rapidly expanding within the Web3 space. Leveraging Solana’s high speed and low-cost architecture, these projects are driving innovation across various… pic.twitter.com/NhjDJ5UriC
— 𝖀𝖈𝖆𝖓 (@Ucan_Coin) March 25, 2025
1) Helium
Helium is taking a bold step: decentralizing mobile connectivity. It is a decentralized wireless network that rewards users for providing coverage with hotspots.
BREAKING: @helium, the Solana-based DePIN project, hits all-time high in daily active users and total mobile hotspots.
– Users: 800K+
– Mobile Hotspots: 93K+ pic.twitter.com/4DPfQnPLkp— SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) April 19, 2025
Here’s why it matters:
- They’ve onboarded over 176,000 mobile subscribers.
- There are 69,000+ active nodes in the Helium network.
- Generated over $2.3 million in on-chain revenue.
- Partnered with AT&T and launched the Zero Plan, the first free 5G mobile plan in the U.S.
It is not only a crypto project—it’s a full-on telecom shake-up.
2) Hivemapper
Hivemapper is building a crowd-sourced, crypto-powered map of the world. It is a decentralized mapping network where drivers earn crypto using dashcams to collect real-world map data. Here’s why it matters:
- Over 77,000 nodes are contributing map data.
- At its peak, Hivemapper earned over $50,000 in revenue.
- Partnered with mapping giants like TomTom, Trimble, and Mapbox.
- Less than 10% of nodes earn most of the rewards, showing that active, high-coverage contributors benefit most.
This isn’t just for fun—it’s helping build fundamental, useful tools people use.
.@Hivemapper is reshaping the future of work and mapping as one of the premier DePIN projects in Web3.
We’re grateful for their early support and insights from the very first days of the ZePIN pilot.
Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with DePIN—and… pic.twitter.com/VffStny7G5
— Zebec Network (@Zebec_HQ) April 24, 2025
Conclusion
What we’re seeing with DePIN on Solana is a glimpse into the future of crypto: functional, scalable, and connected to the real world. From decentralized cell service to global maps and AI, the numbers don’t lie—adoption is happening.
So next time someone says crypto is only for trading memes, point them toward DePIN. DePIN is where crypto meets real life.
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