New Trends in the DePIN Industry: Seeking Development Breakthroughs by Integrating AI Technology

The decentralized physical infrastructure network ( DePIN ) track is deeply integrating with artificial intelligence technology, seeking new development opportunities. As an emerging representative in the DePIN field, the Roam project showcases the latest trends of this movement.

DePIN essentially builds infrastructure networks by incentivizing users to share personal resources through tokens, including areas such as storage space, communication bandwidth, cloud computing, and energy. It is similar to Bitcoin, requiring an initial investment to purchase physical equipment, followed by ongoing mining. By connecting to the real world, DePIN brings positive externalities to the entire industry.

The DePIN market has currently formed a certain scale. According to statistics, there are about 4.56 million devices related to DePIN in nearly 200 countries and regions worldwide, with a market value of 7.1 billion USD. The devices are mainly concentrated in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia, with the highest concentration in South Korea.

As the new leader in the DePIN sector, the Roam project is positioned as a decentralized wireless network and telecommunications operator. Roam offers various products such as WIFI hardware and eSIM cards, allowing users to obtain free data and points rewards by purchasing hardware or completing tasks. Roam's technical architecture consists of four main modules: network infrastructure, user incentives, project incubation, and community governance.

Roam is actively integrating with AI technology, leveraging its advantages in communication data to provide high-quality data for AI projects. While protecting user privacy, Roam offers valuable operator-grade data sources to AI companies through decentralized identity and verifiable credentials technologies. In addition, Roam is building a multi-dimensional data ecosystem that integrates various data resources, including weather, CDN, energy usage, and more.

For ordinary users, the threshold for participating in DePIN projects is relatively low. Taking Roam as an example, users can earn free data by completing tasks or gain points by sharing WIFI to participate in future airdrops. This "free + airdrop" model greatly enhances user participation and provides new opportunities for ordinary users.

Overall, the combination of DePIN and AI is building a new generation of decentralized infrastructure, injecting new vitality into the industry's development. This trend is worth continuous attention.