The AI revolution has created unprecedented demand for computing power, particularly GPUs. While tech giants can afford to build massive data centers, the rest are left scrambling for computational resources. This is where #DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) comes in - a revolutionary approach to sharing and monetizing physical infrastructure through blockchain technology.
The Current State of Computing Resources
On one side, we have builders - developers, startups, and researchers - who desperately need GPU access for AI development, rendering, model training, and all sort of crazy shit. Many promising projects are stuck or seriously crippled because they can't access or afford the necessary computing power. Especially if they dare to work in uncensored spaces...
On the other hand, we have hardware owners - gamers with powerful GPUs that sit idle for many hours, crypto mining farms looking for new revenue streams, and average users with decent computing power they rarely utilize fully. There's an opportunity to bridge this gap, but until now, the solutions have been complex, fragmented, or just dodgy.
The Vision of SuperCloud
DePINed aims to reimagine how we share and utilize computing resources. Built on Solana's high-performance blockchain, the project develops a decentralized marketplace where anyone can share idle computing power through a simple one-click application.
Planned Features and Vision:
- Simplified Resource Sharing:
A one-click desktop application (currently in testing) that will handle everything from resource sharing to payment distribution. The goal is to make it accessible without requiring technical expertise. - Fair Profit Distribution:
The project aims to give 85% of profits to the resource providers, with hourly payments in $DEPIN tokens. - Security-First Approach:
Development focuses on unprivileged Docker containers and encrypted communications to protect providers and users.
Development Status and Roadmap
Currently, DePINed is in active development with the Chrome Extension as its first live component.
The project's comprehensive product suite is part of an ambitious roadmap that includes:
- Desktop App (in testing)
- AI Rendering App (planned)
- AI GitHub App (planned)
- LLM-powered Bandwidth Tool (in development)
- AI Agents Builder (in development)
The Technology Foundation
DePINed's architecture is built on three core principles:
- simplicity
- security
- scalability
The platform will use Docker containers for workload management, implement a SuperCloud abstraction layer for seamless multi-cloud management, and leverage Solana's blockchain for fast, cost-effective transactions.
Don't worry if you have no idea what any of that means. Docker is a popular tool that allows developers to create "containers" with preinstalled and configured things, so you don't have to know how it works. SuperCloud is DePINed's answer to services like AWS or Google Claud, but it is decentralized and easier to use. Solana is one of the top cryptocurrencies that can do similar things to Ethereum (Bitcoin on steroids) but with a fraction of the transaction cost.
Growth
Well... ChainGPT made an announcement a week ago (it's the 14th of Jan, 2025 today):
Zealy & Galaxe are not live.
No public token sale dates have been announced yet.
Zero marketing was done.
No KOLs involved yet.
I have a feeling DePINed will gain a lot of traction fast.
Tokenomics
The project's economic model is designed to ensure sustainable growth and fair value distribution. The $DEPIN token will serve as the backbone of the ecosystem, with an initial market cap of $113,889 and a fully diluted valuation of $5M. The private round is being conducted at a $4.5M valuation, with careful vesting schedules to ensure long-term alignment: 5% at TGE, followed by a 2-month cliff and 15-month vesting period.
The token is designed to serve multiple purposes within the ecosystem, so there will be a lot of utility from Day 1:
- GPU rental payments
- Platform service fees
- Governance participation
- Distributing incentives to network participants
The private sale is ongoing through the ChainGPT Pad platform; from what I have heard, it's a minimal sale, and only a handful of investors will have a chance to participate.
A Personal Note
I joined DePINed as CMO. I sincerely believe in its vision and potential. My connection with Julian Au, the CEO and founder, goes back a few years, during which we've had countless discussions about AI, technology infrastructure, and the challenges we faced while building our projects. DePINed wasn't born in a boardroom - it emerged from our struggles to access computing power and our shared understanding that computing and energy will become the future currency.
The project is scheduled for official launch in early February 2025. Behind the scenes, development is moving at an impressive pace, with some growing pains like "we didn't expect so many users so fast".
While the features and benefits I've described represent vision and goals, it's important to note that many are still in development. Time will tell how this unfolds, but I'm excited to be part of a team working to solve a critical problem in AI and computing and build something fundamental in Web3 space.
Looking Forward
DePINed represents an ambitious vision for the future of decentralized computing infrastructure. Whether you're a developer struggling to access GPU resources, a gamer looking to monetize your hardware, or someone interested in joining the decentralized revolution, I invite you to follow this journey.
To learn more about DePINed or get involved:
- Website: https://depined.org
- Twitter: https://x.com/depined_org
- Telegram: https://t.me/DePINedCommunity
- Telegram (News): https://t.me/DePINed
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/depined
Stay tuned for more updates!
We had NO idea our product launch could be so insane
— DePINed (@depined_org) January 14, 2025
This past week has been a rollercoaster.
Access codes are being auctioned, stolen, hijacked, and servers? Yeah, they’ve crashed a few times... but somehow, WE'RE STILL GOING!
Here’s what’s happened in just 7 days:
- 20,000+… pic.twitter.com/Bm9m45JHCB
PS. I didn't even mention the AI agents that are being crafted. :) I'm just excited like a little girl.
PPS. If you have a hard time getting an invite code - let me know. I may work something out ;)
