The Current Situation of DePIN Track and the Trend of Integration with AI

The DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) track, after experiencing rapid development in its early stages, is currently seeking new directions for growth. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, the combination of DePIN and AI has become a new hotspot. We can understand the latest trends in the DePIN track by analyzing Roam, a representative project.

The Essence of DePIN

DePIN is a token incentive mechanism that encourages users to share personal resources to build an infrastructure network. It covers multiple areas such as storage space, communication, cloud computing, and energy. The core of DePIN lies in the efficient integration of resources, directing idle resources to users in need.

Mainly divided into three categories:

1. Storage Type: Provides cloud storage services
2. Computing Power: Provides a decentralized GPU rendering platform
3. Network: Build a decentralized WIFI network

DePIN is similar to Bitcoin, requiring an initial investment to purchase hardware equipment, followed by continuous mining. Due to its connection to the physical world, DePIN brings positive externalities to the entire industry.

DePIN Market Landscape

According to statistics, DePIN currently has nearly 4.56 million devices in approximately 196 countries and regions worldwide, with a total market value of 7.1 billion USD. Among them, Roam has the largest number of devices, reaching 1.18 million.

From a geographical distribution perspective, DePIN devices are mainly concentrated in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Among them, the concentration in Southeast Asia is particularly high, especially in South Korea, where the cryptocurrency industry atmosphere is very strong.

Overall, DePIN is bringing a new wave of wealth effect. The Southeast Asian region is leveraging its manufacturing and human resource advantages to fully invest in this track.

Roam Project Introduction

Roam is a network project under DePIN, positioned as a combination of Web3 and WIFI, and is a decentralized wireless network and telecommunications operator. Roam has already become the leader in the DePIN track in terms of the number of nodes.

Roam offers a variety of products, including WIFI hardware and eSIM cards. Users can purchase dedicated hardware for mining or apply for eSIM cards and earn free data by completing tasks. By using the Roam APP, users can connect to nearby WiFi networks for free and earn points by sharing WiFi or checking in.

In the technical architecture of Roam, the Roam telecom data layer is a core concept that achieves functionality through four ecological modules:

1. Roam Network: Build network infrastructure
2. Roam Growth: Expanding user participation through incentive mechanisms
3. Roam Discovery: Support for new projects and applications
4. Roam Community: Community Building and Governance

Roam's future plan focuses on promoting the implementation of the telecom data layer and deeply integrating AI technology.

The Combination of Roam and AI

Roam is leveraging its advantages in communication data to provide high-quality usable data for AI projects. Among the three key elements of current AI development, ( computing power, algorithms, and data ), data is the critical bottleneck, especially since most communication data is controlled by traditional operators.

Roam provides operator services through Web3, offering data sources for AI companies while protecting user privacy. Roam utilizes technologies such as decentralized identity, verifiable credentials, and zero-knowledge proofs to safeguard user privacy.

Roam is building a comprehensive data ecosystem, integrating multidimensional data resources, including weather monitoring, CDN services, renewable energy usage, authentication, payment behavior, and more. This diversified data integration provides unprecedented data dimensions and depth for AI model training.

How Ordinary Users Can Participate

The rapid development of Roam mainly relies on two strategies: free access and airdrops. Users can earn free traffic by completing tasks or share their WIFI to earn points, participating in future airdrops. This low-threshold participation greatly enhances the project's attractiveness.

For ordinary users, this is a potential opportunity. By participating in the Roam ecosystem, users can gain free network services while having the chance to participate in future possible token distributions. This model maximizes the subsidy strategy of the Web2 industry, providing users with direct benefits and incentives.