Decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are predicted to be the "power duo" of 2024 in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. DePINs, blockchain protocols that use cryptocurrency tokens to incentivize the decentralized creation and operation of physical infrastructure, have gained traction, with a current market valuation of nearly $2.2 trillion. Experts anticipate a trajectory that could reach $3.5 trillion in the next four years. The integration of AI over the past year raises questions about compatibility between these technologies, with industry executives considering the combination of DePINs and AI as a "match made in heaven." DePINs are seen as a game-changing solution for traditional centralized computing models, enabling enhanced computational power that supports AI algorithms requiring massive processing capabilities.


Key Points:

  • DePINs and AI as a "Power Duo": Decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are predicted to be the "power duo" of 2024 in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.

  • DePIN Market Valuation: The DePIN market has a current valuation of nearly $2.2 trillion, and experts anticipate a trajectory that could reach up to $3.5 trillion in the next four years, according to data from digital asset marketing intelligence firm Messari.

  • Integration of DePINs and AI: Leonard Dorlöchter, CEO of the Peaq Network, sees the DePIN sector as set to blossom in 2024, inherently linked with the AI boom. He describes the combination of DePINs and AI as a "match made in heaven" that fundamentally changes the way AI-powered machines are managed and interacted with.

  • Enhanced Capabilities: Dorlöchter emphasizes that AI enables machines to function as independent economic agents creating real-world value, and DePIN models provide an ownership and value distribution framework, allowing owners of AI-powered devices to earn from their activities.

  • Optimized Computational Power: Hatu Sheikh, CMO of DAO Maker, highlights that DePINs have emerged as a game-changing solution, addressing the faults of traditional centralized computing models and achieving scale securely. The strengthened computational power allows AI algorithms requiring massive amounts of processing capabilities.

  • Revolutionizing Industries: Sheikh notes that a robust and sophisticated AI empowered by enhanced capabilities is poised to revolutionize various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and entertainment.

Conclusion: The combination of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is predicted to be the "power duo" of 2024 in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The current market valuation of DePINs is nearly $2.2 trillion, with expectations of reaching up to $3.5 trillion in the next four years. The integration of DePINs and AI is seen as a transformative force, fundamentally changing the way AI-powered machines are managed and interacted with. DePINs, providing an ownership and value distribution framework, complement the enhanced capabilities of AI algorithms, paving the way for significant advancements in various industries.


(SAVANNAH FORTIS, COINTELEGRAPH, 2023)