Decentralized Physical Infrastructure is one of Web3’s hottest sectors this year. Web3 is partially built on incentivization, and DePIN projects really do well to contribute to the industry in this regards. Recognition-worthy names are:

$ICNT

The decentralized cloud powering next generation AI and Web3, already delivering $7M+ in ARR to 1,000+ enterprise clients and powering 80PB+ of active storage

$FLT

Fluence Network is bridging multiple fronts with its peer-to-peer compute layer and distributed GPU infrastructure. This provides developers with a resilient, open framework for building decentralized applications.

$TAO

Bittensor is an open-source protocol designed to create a decentralized network for artificial intelligence and machine learning. It allows different AI models to share knowledge in a collaborative environment, incentivizing contributions through cryptocurrency rewards. The protocol’s unique approach ensures secure, transparent, and peer-to-peer exchange of information.

$ICP

Since its launch, ICP’s ecosystem has been steadily expanding with a variety of dApps and integrations. Developers worldwide are building on Internet Computer, taking advantage of its scalable architecture and web-like user experience. As of the final moments of 2025, there are hundreds of projects running on ICP, spanning multiple sectors.