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# DePIN Boards
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The DePIN Boards provide an organized overview of various DePIN projects, categorized by their primary focus areas, such as compute, storage, wireless, energy, sensor, and mobility networks, among others.
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The purpose of those boards is to provide educational and informational content only. This project is made on a best effort basis. If you have any feedback, please let us know by writing an [issue on our Gitea instance ](https://git.ourworld.tf/tfgrid/info_docs_depin ).
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> To learn more about a specific project, click on the project name in the leftmost column.
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## Compute Networks
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
|--------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| [Render Network ](./depin_specs/compute_networks/render_network.md ) | Decentralized | NVIDIA GPU, RAM, Strong Network Connectivity, SSDs | CUDA | Yes | Yes | Yes | GPU power sharing platform. |
| [Akash Network ](./depin_specs/compute_networks/akash_network.md ) | Fully Decentralized | GPU, RAM, SSDs, Storage | Provider Software (Kubernetes Cluster Options) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Purpose-built for public utility. |
| [Golem Network ](./depin_specs/compute_networks/golem_network.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, reliable OS, SSD, GPU | Ethereum, Docker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Computing power sharing platform. |
| [iExec ](./depin_specs/compute_networks/iexec.md ) | Decentralized | VM with RAM, CPU | Ethereum, Docker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Decentralized cloud computing for dApps. |
| [Flux ](./depin_specs/compute_networks/flux.md ) | Decentralized | VM with RAM, GPU, HDD | Custom blockchain, Docker | Yes | Yes | Yes | For flexibility, scalability, and censorship resistance. |
| [Internet Computer (ICP) ](./depin_specs/compute_networks/internet_computer.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, NVMe SSD | Custom blockchain, Canisters | Yes | No | No | Build web apps and internet services. |
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## Storage Networks
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
|--------------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| [Filecoin ](./depin_specs/storage_networks/filecoin.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, Nvidia GPU, VRAM, Intel SHA Extensions & Storage | Lotus Filecoin client | Yes | Yes | Yes | Store and retrieve data over the internet. |
| [Arweave ](./depin_specs/storage_networks/arweave.md ) | Decentralized | 4TB enterprise-grade hard drives with an average read speed of 200 MiB/s | Arweave miner software | Yes | Yes | Yes | Permanent and decentralized web inside an open ledger. |
| [Storj ](./depin_specs/storage_networks/storj.md ) | Decentralized | Raspberry Pi, microSDXC Card, USB Cable, Storj cloud storage | Rclone, AWS CLI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Enterprise-grade, globally distributed cloud object storage. |
| [Sia ](./depin_specs/storage_networks/sia.md ) | Decentralized | A quad-core CPU, RAM, SSD | Core software | Yes | Yes | Yes | Data storage platform. |
| [Crust Network ](./depin_specs/storage_networks/crust_network.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, HDD, Network, SSD, Motherboard | IPFS, Ubuntu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Storage network of Web3 ecosystem. |
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## Wireless Networks
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
|--------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| [Helium ](./depin_specs/wireless_networks/helium.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, Storage | LoRaWAN Network Servers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wireless apps, from long-range sensor tech to cellular connectivity.|
| [Pollum ](./depin_specs/wireless_networks/pollum.md ) | Decentralized | RAM, Processor speed, Storage | Windows or Linux | Yes | Partially | Yes | Tailor-made solutions in Web3, AI, and beyond. |
| [Nodle ](./depin_specs/wireless_networks/nodle.md ) | Decentralized | Internet-of-Things | Nodle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Using smartphones as edge nodes to connect to the physical world. |
| [World Mobile ](./depin_specs/wireless_networks/world_mobile.md ) | Decentralized | AirNode, Flexibility | Cardano, Custom blockchain | No | Partially | Yes | Decentralised, blockchain-powered mobile network . |
| [Althea ](./depin_specs/wireless_networks/althea.md ) | Decentralized | Routers, IoT devices | Ethereum, Custom blockchain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Hybrid EVM blockchain purpose-built for infrastructure and connectivity. |
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## Energy Networks
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
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| [Power Ledger ](./depin_specs/energy_networks/power_ledger.md ) | Hybrid | No Specific HW | Blockchain | Partially | Yes | Yes | Integrating renewable energy into the grid. |
| [Energy Web ](./depin_specs/energy_networks/energy_web.md ) | Hybrid | CPU, RAM, SSD, DSL Connection | OpenEthereum client | Yes | Yes | Yes | Aim to transition to a customer-centric electricity system. |
| [Grid+ ](./depin_specs/energy_networks/grid_plus.md ) | Hybrid | The Lattice1 device, One SafeCard, Power supply, LAN cable | Lattice Software | Partially | No | Yes | Secure and user-friendly cryptocurrency management wallet. |
| [SunContract ](./depin_specs/energy_networks/suncontract.md ) | Decentralized | RAM | Blockchain | Yes | No | Yes | Decentralization of power distribution. |
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## Sensor Networks
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
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| [IoTeX ](./depin_specs/sensor_networks/iotex.md ) | Decentralized | Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and Arduino | Blockchain, Pebble Software | Yes | Yes | Yes | Open modular infrastructure for all DePINs. |
| [Hivemapper ](./depin_specs/sensor_networks/hivemapper.md ) | Decentralized | Hivemapper Dashcam | ODC API Software | Yes | Yes | Yes | Mapping network for everyone.|
| [WeatherXM ](./depin_specs/sensor_networks/weatherxm.md ) | Decentralized | Modem, Tools, Weather station | Ethereum, Custom blockchain | Yes | No | Yes | Accurate weather services to Web3 enterprises. |
| [DIMO ](./depin_specs/sensor_networks/dimo.md ) | Decentralized | IoT devices, vehicles | DINO Mobile, API-driven platform | Yes | No | No | Collect, use, and monetize data from vehicles. |
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## Mobility Networks
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
|--------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| [Carv ](./depin_specs/mobility_networks/carv.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM , Internet service | Ethereum | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fusion of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and blockchain. |
| [Drife ](./depin_specs/mobility_networks/drife.md ) | Decentralized | No Particular Hardware | Blockchain | Yes | No | Yes | Decentralized ride-hailing platform. |
| [Arcade City ](./depin_specs/mobility_networks/arcade_city.md ) | Decentralized | No Particular Hardware | Blockchain | Yes | No | Yes | Unstoppable peer-to-peer commerce. |
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## Miscellaneous DePIN Projects
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
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| [Livepeer ](./depin_specs/miscellaneous_depin_projects/livepeer.md ) | Decentralized | GPU, CPU, RAM, Disk | go-livepeer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Integrate AI video capabilities into the Livepeer network. |
| [Theta Network ](./depin_specs/miscellaneous_depin_projects/theta_network.md ) | Hybrid | CP, RAM, HDD, Nvidia GPU | CUDA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Cloud for AI, media and entertainment. |
| [Audius ](./depin_specs/miscellaneous_depin_projects/audius.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, SSD, Firewall | Ethereum, IPFS | Partially | Yes | Yes | Digital streaming service that connects fans to artists directly. |
| [Arbol ](./depin_specs/miscellaneous_depin_projects/arbol.md ) | Decentralized | IoT devices, weather stations | Blockchain | Partially | No | Yes | Provide climate risk coverage and financial resilience solutions. |
| [Silent Notary ](./depin_specs/miscellaneous_depin_projects/silent_notary.md ) | Decentralized | Computer, internet, webcam | Ethereum, Custom blockchain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Web 3.0 legal-tech solution for data. |
| [Morpheus ](./depin_specs/miscellaneous_depin_projects/morpheus.md ) | Hybrid | RAM, Storage, CPU | Custom blockchain, Privacy protocols | Partially | Yes | Yes | Optimize and automate global supply chains. |
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## Emerging DePIN Projects
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
|--------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| [Aethir ](./depin_specs/emerging_depin_projects/aethir.md ) | Decentralized | GPU | Checker Node Client | Partial | Yes | Yes | Distributed cloud compute infrastructure. |
| [Meson Network ](./depin_specs/emerging_depin_projects/meson_network.md ) | Decentralized | Standard server with decent storage | Blackchain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Streamlined bandwidth marketplace. |
| [KYVE ](./depin_specs/emerging_depin_projects/kyve.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, Disk, OS Mac, Linux-x64 & Linux-arm64 | Cosmos Hub | Yes | No | Yes | Tooling for decentralized data validation, immutability, and retrieval. |
| [Spheron Network ](./depin_specs/emerging_depin_projects/spheron_network.md )| Decentralized | CPU, RAM,Storage, NVIDIA GPUs | MacOS and Linux | Partial | Yes | Yes | Connect GPU resources to a decentralized network. |
| [Wicrypt ](./depin_specs/emerging_depin_projects/wicrypt.md ) | Decentralized | Hotspot Hub | Linux Embedded Distribution Environment | No | No | Yes | Hotspot sharing and token mining network. |
| [ThreeFold ](./depin_specs/emerging_depin_projects/threefold.md ) | Decentralized | Standard Server | ZOS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Decentralized cloud infrastructure for storage, compute, and network. |
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## Experimental and Niche DePIN Projects
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| Project Name | Infrastructure Ownership | Hardware Requirements | Software Stack | Open Source | Docker Support | ThreeFold Compatible | Notes |
|--------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| [SpaceChain ](./depin_specs/experimental_and_niche_depin_projects/spacechain.md ) | Decentralized | 2nd gen flight-tested ZYNQ board, programmable hardware board | Linux and SPC OS, Blockchain | Yes | No | No | Decentralized satellite network. |
| [SmartMesh ](./depin_specs/experimental_and_niche_depin_projects/smartmesh.md ) | Decentralized | ARM Cortex-M series processor, RAM, radio transceiver | ESP software, Fuse Table software | Yes | No | Yes | Protocol of the Internet of Things. |
| [Elastos ](./depin_specs/experimental_and_niche_depin_projects/elastos.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, Storage | Blockchain | Yes | No | Yes | Platform that allows users to build and deploy dApps. |
| [Autonomys ](./depin_specs/experimental_and_niche_depin_projects/autonomys.md ) | Decentralized | CPU, RAM, Storage | Ubuntu, Mac, Windows, Linux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Provide the infrastructure to scale decentralized AI 3.0 applications and more. |
