DePIN

DePIN utilizes blockchain and token incentives to build and maintain physical infrastructure, such as wireless networks, cloud storage, and energy grids.By decentralizing the ownership of hardware, projects like Helium and Hivemapper disrupt traditional centralized monopolies.In 2026, DePIN is a core pillar of the Web3 + AI economy, providing the decentralized compute and data collection necessary for autonomous agents. This tag tracks the growth of hardware-based rewards, crowdsourced infrastructure, and the democratization of global utility networks.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
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X1 EcoChain introduces $5M grant program and $100K galxe starboard campaign

X1 EcoChain introduces $5M grant program and $100K galxe starboard campaign

The post X1 EcoChain introduces $5M grant program and $100K galxe starboard campaign appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. X1 EcoChain launches $5M grant program to fund eco-friendly Web4 projects. Grants range $25K–$400K for scalable, EVM-compatible developer initiatives. Galxe Starboard rewards community impact with $100K in X1 Coins for top 200. X1 EcoChain, the first eco-focused DePIN Layer-1 blockchain, has announced two landmark programs to expand its ecosystem: a $5 million developer Grant Program and Galxe Starboard, a global rewards system distributing $100,000 to active community members. $5M grants for builders To accelerate Web4 adoption, X1 EcoChain is investing directly into its developer ecosystem with a $5M grant program. The initiative funds projects across DePIN, DeFi, decentralized data storage, computing, identity, and immersive digital environments such as gaming and the metaverse. Individual awards: $25,000 – $400,000 Project timeline: 90–120 days Requirements: scalable design, EVM compatibility Unlike programs from Solana or Polygon, X1 EcoChain’s funding emphasizes low-power, home-operated decentralization. With X1Nodes consuming only 3 Wh and already deployed in more than 65 countries, projects must align with this sustainability-first model. Priority development areas include: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) Next-gen telecom and payment tools DeFi with practical utility dApps for storage and distributed computing Systems of trust, reputation, and identity SDKs and development kits for mainstream adoption Galxe starboard: rewarding community impact Decentralization grows through community. With Galxe Starboard, X1 EcoChain launches a $100,000 campaign that recognizes contributors who bring value through creativity, education, and engagement. Season 1 (September 25 – November 25, 2025): Prize pool: $50,000 in X1 Coins Top 200 participants rewarded Leaderboard based on impact, not chance Contributors earn points by: Publishing explainers and insights Creating media formats (memes, videos, graphics) Sharing validator experiences Driving meaningful conversations This approach transforms storytelling and influence into core pillars of decentralization. Why it matters Most blockchains are still tethered to energy-intensive data centers. X1 EcoChain demonstrates that anyone, anywhere can…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Hong Kong’s China Financial Leasing Raises $11.1M for Crypto-AI Platform

Hong Kong’s China Financial Leasing Raises $11.1M for Crypto-AI Platform

The post Hong Kong’s China Financial Leasing Raises $11.1M for Crypto-AI Platform appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hong Kong-listed China Financial Leasing Group is making waves with its plan to raise $11.1 million to develop a combined cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) investment platform. The announcement has fueled investor excitement, sending the company’s shares soaring 25% on Monday, reflecting strong confidence in its digital asset ambitions. Raising Funds Through Strategic Share Placement …

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China Financial Leasing Group stock soars 19% after crypto announcement

China Financial Leasing Group stock soars 19% after crypto announcement

Hong Kong-listed China Financial Leasing Group announced that it will invest $11.14 million into the web3 and AI sectors, including a plan to develop its own crypto platform. According to an announcement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Hong…

Author: Crypto.news
The TechBeat: Why You Shouldn’t Judge by PnL Alone (10/6/2025)

The TechBeat: Why You Shouldn’t Judge by PnL Alone (10/6/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what's trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## Who Owns The Moon? The Coming Fight Over Space Law and Treaties By @dylanmich [ 8 Min read ] Who owns the Moon? Explore the rising debate over space law, treaties, and the future of lunar ownership. Read More. What the Battle of the Bitcoin Metaprotocols Means for the Future of Bitcoin By @omnity [ 4 Min read ] Bitcoin DeFi is splitting into two designs: indexer-embedded VMs vs. Decentralized PSBT Signing. We compare MEV, latency, UX, and more… Read More. Mac's Aura of Invincibility Fades as AI Anxiety Takes Root, New Survey Finds By @moonlock [ 4 Min read ] Moonlock's survey finds the Mac immunity myth is fading. Discover why user anxiety is rising and how AI is creating a new generation of macOS threats. Read More. ChatGPT Became the Face of AI—But the Real Battle Is Building Ecosystems, Not Single Models By @hacker53037367 [ 12 Min read ] ChatGPT made AI mainstream, but real transformation comes from ecosystems that embed AI across business, not from relying on a single model. Read More. Sia Redefines Cloud Security with Supreme Privacy and Impenetrable Protection By @siafoundation [ 5 Min read ] Sia delivers decentralized cloud security with Supreme Privacy and Impenetrable Protection, eliminating single points of failure and insider threats. Read More. How Space Debris Cleanup Could Become the Next Trillion-Dollar Industry By @samuelogbonna138 [ 5 Min read ] Space debris threatens satellites and economies. See how cleanup tech could unlock a trillion-dollar spacetech industry. Read More. AIOZ Stream Delivers Peer-to-Peer On-Demand Video Powered by DePIN By @aioznetwork [ 3 Min read ] Recently, AIOZ Network released AIOZ Stream, a protocol designed to make streaming as configurable as any modern software service Read More. 7 AI Coding Techniques That Could Save You 10+ Hours This Week
By @paoloap [ 8 Min read ] Discover 7 AI coding techniques that save hours weekly, streamline development, and boost productivity for frontend and backend projects Read More. Grokipedia: The Coming War with Wikipedia for the World's Knowledge By @nofacetoolsai [ 4 Min read ] Discover Grokipedia; Elon Musk's bold challenge to Wikipedia. Explore how this open-source knowledge repository could reshape the future of information and AI. Read More. Crypto Meets Banks: How Gluwa Bridges the Gap Between Two Worlds By @isaacsamuel [ 6 Min read ] How Gluwa bridges crypto and traditional finance, giving the unbanked access to credit and connecting global capital with local needs. Read More. Are we Catching up With Science Fiction’s Dream of Lunar Bases? By @codelynx [ 5 Min read ] Exploring the progress of lunar base development and how it aligns with science fiction’s vision of life on the Moon. Read More. If We Don’t Reinvent Tokenomics, Decentralized Infrastructure Will Fail By @tokenomy [ 7 Min read ] How control theory and burn-and-mint tokenomics can create scalable, stable blockchain infrastructure networks like Helium and Filecoin. Read More. What 316 GitHub Issues Teach Us About the Dark Side of Open Source By @escholar [ 5 Min read ] OSS's first extensive investigation of unethical behavior, featuring taxonomy, an ontology-based detection tool (Etor), and an accuracy rate of 74.8%. Read More. Knowledge Graphs Gain Traction as AI Pushes Beyond Traditional Data Models By @linked_do [ 21 Min read ] Is graph really the new star schema? What do graphs like to non-insiders, and what attracts them to the community, methodologies, applications, and innovation? Read More. Why You Shouldn’t Judge by PnL Alone By @ruslan4ezzz [ 9 Min read ] PnL can lie. This hands-on guide shows traders how hypothesis testing separate luck from edge, with a Python example and tips on how not to fool yourself. Read More. Trust Building is Simple - Here's How By @startupsoftheweek [ 5 Min read ] Win trust, not volume: be helpful and transparent; use interviews, data, and community; avoid salesy fluff. Read More. The Rise of Decentralized Credit – How Gluwa Challenges the Status Quo By @ivyhackwell [ 7 Min read ] Discover how Gluwa is redefining decentralized credit by challenging traditional lending models, driving financial inclusion, and shaping the future of DeFi. Read More. Is Trump Remote Work Enemy #1? By @nebojsaneshatodorovic [ 4 Min read ] Trump is taxing and blocking outsourcing and remote work. Read More. Why COTI's 12.5M Token Loyalty Program Could Reshape How Crypto Projects Reward Users By @ishanpandey [ 9 Min read ] COTI unveils earn platform with 12.5M token rewards. Daily on-chain drops replace traditional airdrops in new loyalty model. Read More. Go: When Should You Use Generics? When Shouldn't You? By @Go [ 9 Min read ] I’ll provide general guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Use your own judgement. But if you aren’t sure, I recommend using the guidelines shown here. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week? It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it. See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️

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Why Ozak AI and Four Other Cryptos Are Becoming Key Picks for Long-Term Investors

Why Ozak AI and Four Other Cryptos Are Becoming Key Picks for Long-Term Investors

The post Why Ozak AI and Four Other Cryptos Are Becoming Key Picks for Long-Term Investors appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. As the cryptocurrency market is still developing, investors are seeking alternative long-term opportunities that are not tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ozak AI is an upcoming AI-based project that is in its presale stage and is generating a lot of buzz. Its creative application of machine learning and decentralized technology is making Ozak AI a serious competitor to investors looking to grow their investments in the fast-growing AI-blockchain industry. Ozak AI is on a Growing Momentum in the presale Ozak AI has experienced impressive advancement in presale, selling over 929 million tokens and raising over $3.55 million. The presale is at Phase 6, and the token is at a price of $0.012. With the project still drawing both institutional and retail investors, the price will increase to $0.014 in the next presale, which will show the increasing demand of the $OZ token. The presale model, which gives discounted prices to early entrants, is meant to generate long-term interest. The token has a long-term target price of 1 set by Ozak AI, which implies that the initial investors may make up to 83x returns. The success of the platform to date shows that investors believe in its technology and its scalability. Main Features and Technological Advancements of Ozak AI Ozak AI is an AI-based predictive analytics platform powered by a decentralized infrastructure that provides financial market predictive insights. The central component of the platform is the Ozak Stream Network (OSN) that can handle real-time data with low latency and enable traders to react fast to any changes in the market. The decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) is a method of ensuring scalability and resilience through the secure distribution of data among more than one node. One of the most notable things about the platform is its customizable Prediction Agents (PAs) that…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Which Token Offers More Explosive Returns for Small Buyers?

Which Token Offers More Explosive Returns for Small Buyers?

The post Which Token Offers More Explosive Returns for Small Buyers? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ozak AI ($OZ), an AI-powered crypto, is gaining attention as a strong alternative to legacy tokens like Dogecoin. Positioned at the intersection of AI and decentralized infrastructure, Ozak AI uses predictive analytics, real-time signals, and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) systems to deliver autonomous and scalable data system. While Dogecoin has been in the market since 2013, its inability to surpass the $1 mark has restricted its interest as an investment. In contrast, Ozak AI has a well-defined presale journey with a set listing target of $1, with calculated growth potential for early-stage participants. Does This DOGE Price Action Confirm OZ as the Best Option? At the time of press, data from CoinMarketCap reveals that Dogecoin is trading at $0.2558, showing a 0.81% decline over the past seven days. The chart reveals a peak around $0.2570 before a consistent downward movement began. Price action remained bearish with many lower highs and lower lows throughout the week.  Source: CoinMarketCap Several short-lived recovery attempts failed to bring back the bulls’ trend above $0.240. The decline continued steadily from September 25 through October 1, forming a weak technical structure. Trading volume surged by 2.88% within 24 hours, indicating waning trader interest. The market reveals a selling pressure and market weakness, suggesting the price remains under bearish control. Ozak AI Presale Growth And Listing Roadmap Ozak AI is now in its sixth phase of its presale, and each of those rounds has clear momentum. Starting at $0.001 in Stage 1, the token moved through a series of increases: $0.002 (Stage 2), $0.003 (Stage 3), $0.005 (Stage 4), and $0.012 (Stage 5). The sixth and next phase has a token priced at $0.014, with level 7 about to move to $0.017. So far, more than 929 million OZ tokens have been sold for more than…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
SpaceCoin and the 2.9 Billion Left Offline: A New Dawn for Global Connectivity

SpaceCoin and the 2.9 Billion Left Offline: A New Dawn for Global Connectivity

Nearly 3 billion people still don't have reliable internet. Satellite-based DePIN networks could help by using decentralized infrastructure and blockchain payments. By 2024, 5.5 billion people, or 68% of the world's population, will be online.

Author: Hackernoon
Building Louder II - Introducing the 1st Blockchain Built BY Pacific Islanders FOR Pacific Islanders

Building Louder II - Introducing the 1st Blockchain Built BY Pacific Islanders FOR Pacific Islanders

Built by and for Pacific Islanders, the Pasifika Data Chain uses blockchain for disaster-proof records and data sovereignty, not cryptocurrency.

Author: Hackernoon
Ozak AI And BlockDAG Struggles For Buzz, While Pepeto Presale Explodes As True Meme King

Ozak AI And BlockDAG Struggles For Buzz, While Pepeto Presale Explodes As True Meme King

The post Ozak AI And BlockDAG Struggles For Buzz, While Pepeto Presale Explodes As True Meme King appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SPONSORED POST* The presale market is becoming crowded, but a few names are pulling away as leaders. Ozak AI has secured $2.6 million while announcing fresh partnerships. BlockchainFX has topped $7 million, winning attention with its all-in-one financial app and presale Visa card. Pepeto has broken $6.8 million, with 224% APY staking and a demo exchange already in use. At the same time, BlockDAG has surprised everyone by raising nearly $410 million and welcoming millions of miners ahead of launch. Ozak AI: Early Gains With DePIN And AI Those who joined Ozak AI at $0.01 are already ahead as token prices move higher through each round. Every new stage pushes the price up, turning early buys into stronger potential returns. Its pitch goes beyond talk. Ozak AI mixes predictive AI tools with decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) and automation built on the Ozak Stream Network. This blend gives it a real base for growth. Still, Pepeto is standing out by uniting meme energy with visible technology. Its demo exchange is live today, and with a presale entry at only $0.000000156, Pepeto gives access that Ozak’s higher levels cannot. BlockchainFX Pushes Past $7M As Demand Grows BlockchainFX has passed $7 million raised, with tokens set to list at $0.05 after starting at $0.022. This built-in price jump is fueling strong presale demand. The project’s aim is to be a super app linking crypto, stocks, forex, and ETFs. On top of that, its Visa card supports more than 20 tokens and lets users spend staking rewards directly. Pepeto attracts for different reasons. With viral reach, staking at 224% APY staking, and presale prices under a millionth of a dollar, its upside is sharper than BlockchainFX’s more traditional financial route. Pepeto: Meme Strength Backed By Real Products Pepeto is proving itself early. The presale…

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How Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Made the Case for a Decentralized Internet

How Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Made the Case for a Decentralized Internet

Nepal experienced a political crisis in early September 2025. It did not start in parliament but with a digital shutdown by the government and street protests. Kathmandu has blocked social media to enforce new national registration laws. Youths, primarily belonging to Generation Z, began to organize themselves.

Author: Hackernoon