DePIN+AI: Building a New Paradigm of Bots in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Recently, the combination of the decentralized physical infrastructure network ( DePIN ) and artificial intelligence ( AI ) has attracted widespread attention in the industry. This emerging field is referred to as DePAI, which is expected to address some key challenges in AI development and bring new possibilities to Bots technology.

How does DePAI empower AI decentralization?

The DePIN network can become the "senses" and "limbs" of AI, helping AI better perceive and interact with the real world:

1. Make AI data more real and diverse. DePIN devices can provide real-time, authentic physical world data, helping to train more grounded AI models.

2. Improve the capital efficiency of AI. DePIN decentralizes the capital burden, allowing small teams to participate in AI Bots development and avoiding technology monopoly by a few large companies.

3. Accelerate data collection and verification. Decentralized networks can collect data on a large scale in parallel, improving efficiency.

4. Reduce hardware and computing power costs. Lower the cost threshold for individual participants by sharing network resources.

5. Explore new business models. For example, AI agents can operate autonomously through token incentives, creating a positive economic cycle.

DePIN Industry Data

• The number of DePIN projects has increased from 100 in 2022 to 1,170 in 2024, with the market value rising from $5 billion to $50 billion.

• In Q1 2025, DePIN completed 36 financing rounds, totaling $159 million, with an increase in the amount of each round.

• The market share of DePIN in various subfields is still very small, such as wireless transmission 0.002%, computing 0.03%, energy 0.001%, and identity verification 0.2%.

• The Grayscale Q2 report adds attention to the DePIN project Geodnet, optimistic about its application prospects in fields such as autonomous driving.

Industry Trends

• Roam has reached 2.8 million global nodes and plans to launch an incentive mechanism to collect spatiotemporal data for training AI models.

• Phoenix collaborates with TandemAI and Origin Quantum to promote the integration of AI and DePIN.

• IoTeX launches a new round of community incentive activities to enhance ecosystem participation.

• Helium Q4 data significantly increased, collaborating with Telefónica to expand into the Mexican market.

• The largest DeFi protocol GLIF of Filecoin has released a governance token, expanding into the DePIN field.

The integration of DePIN and AI is accelerating, promising new development opportunities for decentralized AI and Bots technology. In the future, this field may attract more investment and innovation.