I’ve definitely been seeing a surge in DePIN discussions, and it’s hard not to notice the buzz around decentralized physical infrastructure. At first glance, it seems like a bit of hype, but when I think about it, there’s a lot of potential here. Unlike some previous trends, DePIN could address real-world utility and create tangible value beyond just the digital space.

The idea of decentralized WiFi or energy grids is interesting because it could help create an entirely new infrastructure model, removing reliance on centralized networks. I’m particularly keeping an eye on projects like Helium and Filecoin that are tapping into this, but I think DePIN will become even more mainstream once we see adoption by larger entities.

What are your thoughts? Do you think this will be another “hot trend” that fades out, or does DePIN have staying power?