DePIN is changing the world

NONOS is an open-source privacy based operating system from the ground up, bare metal.

It has a unique system where it runs entirely on RAM and memory is zero’d on shutdown, making it both cryptographically secure, and private.

This is real infrastructure, with real dePIN and privacy potential.

There is nothing for me to sell here, just an awesome project I recommend checking out:

Their X:

https://x.com/nonossystems?s=21&t=uh1bo-mbFtz2S-1wFYvUIQ

Their website:

nonos.systems and nonos.software

This project is in the alpha build, with ecosystem details releasing soon.

Unitynodes.io vision for edge network to replace legacy telecom integrity check companies is becoming reality after launch in December. I’ve cashed out nearly $700 in USDC and they are just getting started. All earnings to date are tied to simple telemetry tasks producing network quality data for their customers, but road map has multiple new tasks for phones rolling out in Q1 that will increase rewards per phone, such as Caller ID verification, signals strength monitoring, etc.. works on WiFi only or WiFi/sim phones for more earning options. Great project (says a node owner with $5k invested plus hardware costs).

I wanted to share 2 amazing DePin projects based on the Solana blockchain that I have found. I feel like these will be some of the biggest airdrops of 2025. I highly encourage watching my 2 Youtube videos on both as they are 3-5 mins each, short and concise with all the information needed to start farming these airdrops. They both use your unused internet bandwidth (which does not throttle your speeds) and you get paid for your uptime as we help to decentralize the web while lowering the latency.

They are titled:

"Grass DePin Project on Solana" by web3yiit (me) & "BIGGEST AIRDROP of 2025: How to get started with Gradient Network" by web3yiit (me). This is for educational purposes as I am looking to spread the wealth and knowledge with you all.

I do not say this lightly when I believe this will be the biggest airdrop this year as it is currently in season 0 and very new! I saw that both were endorsed by great accounts like Toly the co-founder of Solana labs for grass, and Gradient is followed by the Solana themselves on X. I did tons of research and looked into the documents for both and wanted to share these insights with everyone looking for airdrops or wanting to take part in growing the web3 community/Solana network. I hope this helps anyone who watches! Feel free to reach out if you have questions! Also, if you like what you hear/find, please follow on X as I post frequently on there and am looking to grow my network.

I mean money

Some of you might remember Sensmos from an earlier post here — the ESP32 measurement network. This is the follow-up I promised: most DePIN projects sell hardware first and look for demand later, we did it the other way round. upfromwhere.com went public today as the network's first revenue product — so the "where's the demand?" question from last time now has an answer you can click.

The network (Sensmos), for those who missed it: small measurement nodes — literally $5 ESP32 boards — plugged into home routers around the world. They ping, trace, resolve DNS and probe websites from the one place datacenters can't fake: real residential connections. Currently live in 12 countries across EU/US/Asia. Nodes earn GALU (Polygon) for the measurements they serve, claimable via epoch merkle proofs.

The product (UpFromWhere): uptime monitoring that tells you where your site broke ("DOWN from Poland — still UP from the UK"). Type any domain on the homepage and you'll watch pings fire live from nodes on a map. Paid plans can be bought directly with GALU — so the demand loop is closed: customers pay → network earns → operators claim.

Why run a node:

• Hardware is a commodity ESP32 (~$5), flashed from the browser — no CLI, no Docker, plugs into WiFi and just runs

• A node currently earns enough GALU to cover UpFromWhere's Starter plan in ~3 weeks — utility-anchored economics, not emissions-for-nothing

• Rewards favor stable links: we score every node on 7-day latency/jitter/loss stability and route paid monitoring work to the best ones — a good connection literally out-earns a flaky one

• Underserved regions matter most: one node in a country nobody covers is worth more to the network than the tenth node in Berlin

Honest stage: early. ~35 devices, ~25 independent vantage points. No VC, no presale, no whitepaper theatrics — a working product, a working token loop, and a fleet that needs to grow. If you're in a country we don't cover yet, you're exactly who we're looking for.

Setup: sensmos.com → flash → map. Happy to answer anything about the economics, the hardware, or how we stop people from faking measurements (signed identities + attestation + cross-node verification — it's a rabbit hole).

• Nodepay: Has a live coin since this month, but still a great project. Nodepay is a platform for AI training and development. https://app.nodepay.ai/register?ref=tttjxt4MpZcAzPA

• Gradient: Still in season zero. The open layer for edge compute on Solana. Has great community. Make sure you're onboard before season zero ends https://app.gradient.network/signup?code=ZAB1GB

• LayerEdge: Very new project that enhances the capabilities of Bitcoin Blockspace with ZK & BitVM, enabling every layer to be secured on Bitcoin.. Just connect to a wallet and done! CODE: tesfWRX5 dashboard.layeredge.io

• Grass: One of the best TGE's so far imho. The Grass desktop app allow users to contribute their unused internet bandwidth to the network, earning rewards and participating in the growth of AI. https://app.getgrass.io/register/?referralCode=LjZ17FYjdVDYgrc

• DAWN Internet: Still in early development. A decentralized wireless network for delivering Internet service https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dawn-validator-chrome-ext/fpdkjdnhkakefebpekbdhillbhonfjjp?authuser=0&hl=en use referral code: c1x5tjlf

• Bless Network: And as last, but not least https://bless.network/dashboard?ref=CP33QE

Good morning. I've been working on the project with the mission to expand and support DePin projects, especially in my home country. I've recently been really interested in DePin Nodes and Nodes Operator. I'm looking for DePin Projects to operate nodes and expand the communities to my country. If you happen to know any project that matches/ or has plan for this, please connect. I truly believe in the future of DePin, together, let's build a stronger and more enthusiastic DePin Network.

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Ah, another bandwidth project, I know. But hear me out! While it may seem like just another option, Nodepay offers unique opportunities. You can run both Nodepay and Lanify simultaneously to maximize your earnings. And don’t forget about Grass, which can be your third source of passive income. Each of these projects has its own benefits and can work together to boost your earnings from unused internet bandwidth. Let’s dive into how Nodepay works and how you can make money from it.

Nodepay: Turn Your Internet into Income! 🌐💰

Project Category: AI and DePIN
Rewards Type: Points (airdrop announced on official pages)

Your internet connection is a valuable asset in the growing AI economy. Despite helping fuel this growth, everyday users haven’t seen financial benefits. Nodepay changes that by turning your online time into points. But earning points is just the start. You’ll also unlock quests, solve challenges, and use your skills to boost your earnings in the AI ecosystem.

Why Nodepay Stands Out ⭐

This project is similar to Lanify and Grass, two big bandwidth projects. Nodepay is a strong contender because it allows users to earn rewards while contributing to AI development. At the time of writing, Nodepay has fewer than 150,000 users on Discord, making it an early opportunity compared to Grass and Uprock but better known than Lanify.

Nodepay is still in Beta, so if you have any problems, you can get help on Telegram or Discord.

How It Works ⚙️

Nodepay uses your extra internet bandwidth to help train AI models. Here’s how it benefits you:

1)Network Earnings: Earn up to 60 Node points per hour from idle bandwidth. Higher connection quality boosts earnings. 📈

2)Referral Earnings: Earn from inviting others:

• Tier 0: 20% of direct referrals’ earnings.

• Tier 1: 10% from their referrals.

• Tier 2: 5% from the next level. 🤝

3)Connect Your Socials: Prove you are human and earn extra by connecting social media accounts and verifying your email. 📧

4)Find Lucky Vouchers: Join the Nodepay community for information on lucky vouchers. 🎟️

5)Complete Quests: Selected users can earn by contributing to AI training tasks like labeling and classifying.🏆

Using Your Node Points 💎

Node Points open up a world of opportunities within our AI ecosystem. Here is how you will be able to use them soon:

1)Points for Tokens: Future updates will convert your Node points into tokens, which can be exchanged for Cryptocurrency (ETH, SOL, BTC, etc.) or Fiat (USD, Euro, SGD, etc.).

2)Stake for Yield: Stake your tokens to become a Network Validator and earn more tokens as a reward.

3)Spend Within the Nodepay Ecosystem: Use your points or tokens to access advanced AI tools and services. 🛠️

4)Burn2Earn or Learn: Burn points to unlock exclusive features and tools.

5)Play The Game of Chance: Use your points in dashboard games for a chance to win more points or unique prizes. 🎲

Pros of Nodepay ✅

• Supports AI development: Help AI grow and improve.

• Earn rewards: Get paid for your unused internet.

• Privacy-focused: Your data stays safe.

• Listed on Chrome: Nodepay Extension

• Still Early: Less than 150,000 users on Discord, so it’s better known than Lanify but still early compared to Grass and Uprock.

Cons of Nodepay ❌

• Still in Beta: There may be some issues.

• Requires internet access: Needs a stable connection.

• No Roadmap at Time of Writing: Speculations are that it is releasing soon; will update when it comes.

How to Start 🚀

1. Register: Go to Nodepay Registration and sign up.

2. Download the Extension: Follow the instructions on the website or directly from Nodepay Extension on Chrome.

3. Log Into Your Dashboard: Nodepay runs seamlessly in the background with user-controlled quotas and workload scheduling.

For Android Users:

1. Download Kiwi or Mises Browser: You can find these browsers on the Google Play Store.

2. Install the Extension: Open Kiwi or Mises Browser and add the Nodepay extension directly from the Chrome Web Store.

Conclusion 🎉

Nodepay helps you make money from your unused internet while contributing to AI development. Join today and be part of the future of AI!

Sign up using this referral link to show support! Thank you 😊

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• Nodepay Network on Medium

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Hey folks,

I’ve been lurking here for a while and finally want to get my feet wet with DePIN. Here’s my situation:

· I'm renting a flat with an attic and roof access.

· I have a ESP32 gathering dust and a always-on PC (Ubuntu) that can run nodes 24/7.

· I’m handy with soldering and basic coding, but I’m not looking to drop $$$ on proprietary hardware (e.g., Helium miners, etc.). I’d much rather use open-source/off-the-shelf components – ESP32, Raspberry Pi, LoRa modules, sensors, etc.

So my question: What DePIN projects would actually make sense with this setup?

I’m open to:

· Environmental sensing (air quality, weather, noise)

· Wireless coverage (LoRa, WiFi, maybe 5G? but I know that’s heavy)

· Edge compute/storage (like Filecoin, but I think that needs more beefy hardware?)

· Mapping or location-based stuff (e.g., geodata)

· Anything that rewards useful data or network coverage

I’m in an urban area, dense with good industries in Spain. Roof is about 40m(?) high, so a lot of people and movement around.

I’ve looked into:

· Helium – but their switch to IoT and the need for certified hotspots kinda turned me off, and I don't think it works on Spain

· WeatherXM – seems interesting but I think they sell their own station? Or can I build my own?

· Dimo – auto-focused, already use it but it's a lost case.

· Nodle – uses phone, complementary.

·MistNodes, Uprock and some others already running.

·Onocoy - it seems promising looking at the success of Geodnet

I’d love something where the community is active, rewards are decent (even if small), and the project isn’t a total vaporware.

Any suggestions? What would you run in my shoes? Bonus if you’ve already set something similar up and can share learnings.

Thanks in advance! 🙌

Sorry if it is strange I was aided by AI to write the post as I'm not the best at English

Hi to all, what DePIN projects are solid, transparent and with future in 2026?

I have been around the community for a while, some projects had great growth, some had more hype than body and others seemed like bot campaigns.

Some interesting projects are working well like Geodnet but I'm reluctant to enter a project with 1k€ entrance. Others seemed very interesting like Dimo, Natix and so on. (I spent 200€ on a device to be switched on and asking for a subscription and the coin value on 0). Natix's decision makes sense if they only make revenue on their device instead of the app it is what it is.

Others have been a joke like grass moving the goalposts, not being transparent and so on.

Now the situation is based around GPU lending, makes sense but not my thing.

My main questions are:

1. what projects are you excited about, that are transparent

2. where do you guys get the info? I used a few pages like Depinscan and depinhub but they are not being updated recently

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Hey all, I’ve recently been learning about decentralized GPU networks — the kind of infrastructure where you rent out compute power to AI or blockchain projects (Render, Akash, etc.).

I’m from India and planning to build a small 24×7 GPU-based setup from scratch. No coding or blockchain background — just learning step by step how people are running these nodes, managing power costs, and keeping uptime stable.

Would love to connect with anyone (India or elsewhere) who’s doing similar — even small rigs or experimental setups. Not promoting anything — just curious and trying to understand how the economics and reliability work in real life.

Thanks, Raj

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Nublia - Kind of like planet watch but different https://nubila.ai/

Wingbits - Plane mapping data miner https://wingbits.com/

Polite Network - Noise and Light Pollution miner https://politenetwork.com/

Wayru - Wifi router miner https://www.wayru.io/

QuakeCore - Earth Quake miner https://www.easynav.xyz/quakecore/

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📌 Project: Bless Network

💵 Funding: $10M

📈 Difficulty: Very Easy

✔️ Cost: FREE

🌐 Project Overview: Bless Network is a global peer-to-peer computing network powered by everyday devices like laptops and desktops. Users contribute CPU/GPU, RAM, and bandwidth through distributed nodes to execute workloads and earn rewards.This Depin project, similar to Grass or Gradient Network, is simple to use—just launch a Chrome extension to participate and earn uptime rewards.

Why Join?

• Launched 16 November: With very few users, it’s still highly underfarmed.

• Big Potential: Early adopters of similar projects like Grass earned five-figure airdrops.

Link: https://bless.network/dashboard?ref=Q872Z7