There is a quiet revolution happening in the background of this market cycle, and it’s much bigger than just another token trend.
If you look closely at Helium ($HNT ), Render ($RENDER ), Jito ($JTO ), and Fluence ($FLT), you’ll see they all share a singular, powerful thread: The Unbundling of Infrastructure. We are moving away from "black-box" services controlled by a few giants and toward open, programmable markets. Here is what I’m noticing and why this shift is the real "unlock" for Web3 in 2026.
🌐 The Shared Thread: Infrastructure as a Market These projects are effectively saying: This resource used to be opaque and monopolized; we can measure it on-chain and let anyone supply it.
Helium unbundled wireless coverage (Telecom).
Render unbundled high-performance GPU power (AI/3D).
Jito unbundled blockspace and MEV (Protocol layer).
Fluence is unbundled the general-purpose compute (The Cloud).
☁️ Why Fluence ($FLT) is the Missing Piece While Helium handles connectivity and Render handles heavy-duty rendering, Fluence focuses on the "glue" of the internet: serverless backends, APIs, and data processing.
Most "decentralized" apps today still rely on AWS or Google Cloud for their backends. Fluence changes that. By aggregating excess CPU capacity from global data centers into a "Cloudless" DePIN network, they offer a production-grade alternative that is:
80% Lower Cost: Disrupting the traditional cloud pricing model.
Verifiable & Resilient: No single control plane, governed by a DAO, not a corporation.
The "AI Glue": AI isn't just about GPUs; it's about data preprocessing and orchestration. Fluence provides the decentralized logic layer that sits right next to GPU networks.
💡 The Big Picture What makes Fluence stand out to me is its mission alignment. It isn’t just chasing a "DePIN" label; it’s building a verifiable, serverless marketplace that allows developers to scale without vendor lock-in.
Still grinding Christmas Flip on @Fluence Pointless ❄️
Game over for now, but progress is real. 1,199 points this round and climbing the leaderboard step by step. Not top 10 yet, but consistency beats luck every time.
If you’re sleeping on this, you’re already late.
Small plays stack up. Stay grinding. 🚀 👉 https://pointless.fluence.network/christmas
Christmas Flip on Fluence is low-key one of the most fun things running right now 🎮
Daily streaks, surprise rewards, leaderboards, and real FLT flying around, it’s simple but addictive. Sitting on 12k+ points, keeping the streak alive, and slowly climbing the leaderboard.
This is what I like about @Fluence , while building serious decentralized compute infrastructure, they still know how to keep the community engaged in a fun, rewarding way. If you haven’t jumped into Christmas Flip yet, you’re definitely late. 👀
It’s officially 2026, and looking back at how far the decentralized space has come, it’s wild to see Fluence right at the center of the shift toward a "cloudless" world.
They just shared a New Year’s message, and it’s a great reminder of why this project feels different.
While the rest of the world was talking about AI and DePIN as "future concepts," Fluence spent 2025 actually building the infrastructure, launching GPU VMs, scaling Bare Metal, and proving that you can run production-grade workloads at 80% lower cost than the big cloud giants.
It’s frustrating how the "big cloud" giants lure you in with ease but then hit you with massive bills and hidden fees just as you start to scale.
That’s why I’m a fan of what @Fluence is doing. They’ve made it possible to rent high-performance GPUs in seconds at 80% lower cost. No hidden fees, no "cloud tax," and total control over your workloads.
Whether you're training AI or scaling a DePIN project, it’s high-octane power without the high-end price tag.
As we head into 2026, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the developer community is going to achieve next.
If there’s one thing that usually slows down a great idea, it’s the massive cost of keeping the lights on especially when it comes to high-performance compute.
That’s where Fluence really stands out. They’ve built a "cloudless" model that’s helping businesses and developers rent the exact compute they need for their goals at roughly 80% lower cost than the traditional giants.
It’s genuinely exciting because it lowers the barrier for everyone from solo devs to scaling startups.
May this coming year bring you more productive building, smoother development cycles, and the kind of apps that actually change the game. If you’re planning your 2026 infrastructure and want to save on your bottom line without sacrificing power, Fluence is definitely the partner to have in your corner.
Start building your 2026 goals here: 👉 https://fluence.network
The Evolution of the Web3 Stack: Beyond the Smart Contract
I’ve been watching how the “off-chain meets on-chain” ecosystem is maturing, and a very clear vertical is starting to emerge. It’s no longer just about simple tokens, it’s about building a functional, decentralized alternative to the entire legacy financial and cloud stack. Looking at Mey Network, Ribbon Finance, DIA, and Fluence, you can see a "three-layer cake" forming:
The Product Layer ($MEY & $RBN) 📈 Mey Network and Ribbon Finance are the front-of-house. They are experimenting with how to package messy off-chain yields (RWAs) and complex risk (derivatives) into programmable on-chain products. They turn complex financial strategies into something a DAO or a retail user can actually hold. 2. The Data Layer ($DIA) 🛠️ You can’t have the products above without the plumbing. DIA acts as the glue, providing the oracles and data feeds necessary for RWAs and AI-adjacent products to scale. They make the off-chain world legible to the blockchain. 3. The Compute Layer ($FLT) 🧠 This is where Fluence stands out. While the others handle the what (data and yield), Fluence handles the how (execution). Why Fluence ($FLT) is the Missing Piece If we want a truly decentralized future, we can't have decentralized yield ($MEY) and decentralized data ($DIA) running on a centralized Amazon Web Services (AWS) backend. That’s where Fluence’s mission comes in. Beyond Oracles: While DIA feeds data, Fluence provides the decentralized backend compute. It’s a DePIN network where logic, indexing, and AI workloads run in a permissionless environment.The AI & DePIN Narrative: As AI agents and RWA modeling become more complex, they need "verifiable, cloudless backends." Fluence is positioned as the compute counterpart to what DIA is for data.The Cloudless Mission: Fluence isn't just another DeFi protocol; it’s the substrate. Its mission is to enable an open, switchable alternative to cloud monopolies. 💡 The Big Picture We are moving away from on-chain games toward systems that ingest real-world assets and require massive computation. In this new stack: Mey/Ribbon package the value.DIA provides the data.Fluence provides the engine to run the logic. By decentralizing the execution layer, Fluence ensures that the next wave of AI and DeFi doesn't just look decentralized, it actually is decentralized from the ground up. #DePIN
2025 quietly turned into a milestone year for Fluence and the progress is hard to ignore. 🚀
What started as a focused compute project has grown into a full DePIN cloud stack, now capable of running real, production-grade workloads at scale.
@Fluence shipped across the board this year, rolling out production-ready CPUs, virtual servers, GPU VMs, containers, bare metal, and the tooling needed to support serious infrastructure demand.
To wrap up the year, Fluence co-founders @TheTomTrow and @eponomarev sat down to reflect on the journey so far and what lies ahead. In the latest episode of the DePINed Podcast, they unpack how the cloud stack evolved, why node providers emerged as the first true market, where GPU and AI compute demand is heading, and how Fluence’s token economics are anchored in real infrastructure and usage.
It’s a thoughtful look at what it takes to build DePIN the hard way with real users, real hardware, and real lessons learned.
🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPoZJok6cxo
Christmas season just got a lot more playful on Pointless 🎄🐈⬛
@Fluence has rolled out a festive holiday event designed to reward consistency, curiosity, and a little competitive spirit.
From December 25 to January 5, players can jump into the Christmas Flip, earn points daily, and climb the leaderboard for a chance to win FLT and exclusive Christmas NFTs.
To join, players simply head over to https://pointless.fluence.network/christmas, make sure they hold FLT or pFLT to unlock access, and play every day to keep their streak alive.
Daily rewards start unlocking from day three, and missing a day resets progress, so consistency really matters.
At the end of the event, the top 10 players earn FLT, while the top 100 receive special Christmas NFTs, making it a fun mix of gameplay, rewards, and holiday vibes.
If you enjoy light competition with real on-chain rewards, this one’s worth checking out. 🎁✨
If you’ve been following the AI boom, you know the biggest headache isn’t just building the models, it’s finding the GPU power to actually run them without breaking the bank.
@Fluence had officially launched its Global GPU Compute marketplace, and it’s a total game-changer for AI builders.
Instead of fighting for scraps on the big centralized clouds (and paying their "premium" tax), Fluence offers decentralized GPU access that’s significantly more affordable, we’re talking up to 80-85% lower costs compared to traditional providers.
It’s really cool to see DePIN moving from a "cool concept" to a legitimate, production-ready alternative for serious AI research and deployment.
If you're a developer or a startup looking to scale without the massive overhead, this is definitely worth a look.
Check out the full launch details and start deploying here: https://www.fluence.network/blog/fluence-launches-global-and-affordable-gpu-compute-for-ai/
Fluence recently rolled out a batch of key improvements to its Provider App, enhancing usability and performance for compute providers on the network.
The update includes smoother onboarding, clearer notifications, expanded support for GPU workloads, and better tools for managing resources and tracking performance.
These upgrades aim to make it easier for providers to contribute capacity, monitor activity, and stay in sync with Fluence’s evolving decentralized compute ecosystem.
Check out the full breakdown here: https://www.fluence.network/blog/provider-app-recent-updates-explained/
If your current cloud provider feels like a clingy ex with hidden fees and too many rules, it might be time to move on.
@Fluence Cloudless Virtual Servers are officially here for the builders who want performance without the centralized baggage.
So, who’s invited to the "Cloudless" party? Web3 Pioneers: Powering dApp backends and blockchain nodes without the "big tech" kill switch.
AI/ML Specialists: For when your models are hungry for high-performance compute and don't have time for lag.
DePIN Architects: Building the future of infrastructure on, well, actual infrastructure.
Devs with "RAM-heavy" Dreams: Perfect for memory-intensive apps and containerized environments that need room to breathe.
Basically, if you’re a developer or business tired of the "Big Cloud" tax and looking for customizable, high-octane compute, Fluence is your new best friend.
It’s all the power, minus the permission. Ready to ditch the traditional cloud? Check out the specs here: https://www.fluence.network/virtual-servers
Building a sustainable Web3 ecosystem isn't just about the apps we see on the surface; it's about the "unseen rails" that keep the engine running.
Lately, I’ve been looking at a specific "infra basket" that maps out where the industry is heading: $RAY , $VIRTUAL , $MAGMA, and $FLT.
While they serve different ecosystems, they share a common thread: Infrastructure over Hype.
🧱 The Infrastructure Stack The Majors: RAY(Solana Liquidity) and VIRTUAL (AI Agent Middleware) are the established anchors. They’ve proven their roles as essential rails for their respective narratives.
The Emerging: $MAGMA is the liquidity play for the rising Sui ecosystem, while $FLT is carving out a massive niche in the DePIN and Decentralized Compute space.
💡 Why @Fluence ($FLT) Stands Out Among these, Fluence feels like the most distinctive "picks and shovels" play. While VIRTUAL builds the "brains" for AI agents, those agents still need a place to live and compute.
Fluence's mission is essentially to build a decentralized alternative to AWS/GCP. It’s a global, permissionless network that aggregates idle data center capacity.
How it fits the bigger picture: True DePIN: It’s hardware-level infrastructure. Providers stake $FLT to add CPU power, creating a verifiable and "cloudless" marketplace.
The AI Backend: If AI agents and LLMs are to scale without centralized lock-in, they need cost-effective, verifiable compute. Fluence is positioning itself to be that backend potentially 80% cheaper than traditional cloud providers.
The Valuation Gap: Despite being at the heart of the DePIN & AI infra narrative, $FLT is still relatively small in market cap compared to its ambition.
📉 The Trend I'm Noticing
We are seeing a rotation. While capital is testing newer L1s like Sui (look at $MAGMA’s recent strength), the broader market is taking a breather on the "crowded" AI and Solana trades. However, zoomed out, this basket tells a clear story: Value is moving to the rails. Fluence, in particular, feels like the logical next step for the AI trend.
Yesterday, @Fluence published its November 2025 monthly recap, highlighting a busy month of product launches, partnerships, events, and ecosystem growth.
Fluence announced GPU VMs and Bare Metal instances on the Cloudless Platform, teamed up with TON to offer compute credits for builders, and continued supporting DePIN builders with bounties and workshops at ETHGlobal and Devconnect.
The report also recaps the successful DePIN Day in Buenos Aires with hundreds of attendees and industry leaders, fresh episodes of the DePINed podcast, and an in-depth interview with co-founder Evgeny Ponomarev on Fluence’s evolution.
For the full recap, read here: https://www.fluence.network/blog/fluence-monthly-recap-november-2025/
💡 Big usability upgrades have just arrived for @Fluence Virtual Servers, making decentralized infrastructure easier and more reliable for real-world workloads.
Smarter billing and server notifications keep users informed, while a much stronger Cloud API now supports advanced automated provisioning so developers can focus on building, not managing complexity.
Internal monitoring and logging have been enhanced for faster incident detection, and higher storage and RAM limits allow more flexible configurations.
On the backend, provider software now supports production-ready Kubernetes clusters and full P2P-node compatibility, and the cloud application has been streamlined for better performance under load.
These improvements make Virtual Servers more robust, scalable, and production-friendly than ever before and there’s more on the way.
Read the full breakdown here: https://www.fluence.network/blog/inside-fluence-virtual-servers-new-features-improvements/?_thumbnail_id=51667
Big under-the-hood upgrades just landed on @Fluence and they’re all about production readiness. ⚙️🚀
Fluence has rolled out major improvements to its Virtual Servers, including smarter notifications for billing and server events, a significantly expanded Cloud API for advanced automation, and deeper monitoring and logging for faster issue detection.
Resource limits for RAM and storage have been increased, while a key provider software update now enables reliable Kubernetes support and full #P2P compatibility for blockchain nodes.
With streamlined cloud operations and better observability across the stack, Fluence Virtual Servers are becoming a more robust option for running real-world workloads on decentralized infrastructure with more upgrades already on the way.
Cloud builders, grab your popcorn, this one’s worth watching. 🍿⚡
@Fluence has expanded its Cloudless Platform with the launch of GPU virtual machines and bare-metal instances, giving developers more flexibility in how they deploy high-performance workloads.
With this update, Fluence now supports three GPU deployment models, containers, VMs, and bare metal, covering the majority of real-world GPU use cases.
Following the release of GPU containers in October, the addition of VMs and bare-metal instances marks the completion of Fluence’s planned GPU rollout, backed by capacity from data centers around the world.
The platform offers transparent, predictable pricing while giving users full control over their workloads, reinforcing Fluence’s push toward practical, enterprise-ready decentralized compute.
More details are available at https://fluence.network/gpu
A noticeable trend is emerging in Web3 infrastructure: the shift from isolated projects to a composable stack where decentralized compute is the foundational layer for everything else.
This is where @Fluence ($FLT) is gaining traction, positioned at the nexus of DePIN, decentralized compute, and AI infrastructure.
The Compute Centerpiece: Fluence ($FLT) Fluence isn't just another decentralized cloud project; it's a "cloudless" DePIN compute network that directly challenges hyperscalers like AWS/Azure.
DePIN & AI Infra: By aggregating professional, enterprise-grade CPU and GPU capacity from top-tier data centers, $FLT is tokenizing compute power itself, a tangible Real World Asset (RWA).
This makes it a core piece of the DePIN narrative. Furthermore, its focus on verifiable, cost-efficient GPU access directly positions it as critical AI infrastructure for Web3 and enterprise workloads.
The Trend: The market is increasingly demanding a decentralized, cheaper, and censorship-resistant runtime layer. Fluence is building that generalized utility.
Not every day does quiet building get this kind of spotlight — but today, it did. ✨
@Fluence has been named Best DePIN Project at the BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025, a strong signal that real infrastructure, real usage, and long-term vision are starting to shine through the noise.
With the trust of beincrypto and a growing global community, Fluence is doubling down on its mission to accelerate DePIN adoption and bring decentralized compute to the real world.
This is just another milestone and the momentum is only getting started. ✊
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