2024年DePIN发展报告：机遇与生态

Original author: Uweb President Yu Jianing, JDI Global CEO Wang Yiming, Uweb co-founder Wang Hongbin

During the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival in April 2024, UWEB and JDI Global officially released the highly anticipated 2024 DePIN Development Report, which deeply discussed the revolutionary role of distributed physical infrastructure network (DePIN) in the digital economy and its Future trends.

The report points out that the development prospects of DePIN are promising, and the market size is expected to reach US$3.5 trillion by 2028, and it will play an increasingly important role in the development of global infrastructure networks. DePIN combines physical infrastructure with blockchain technology to promote individuals and enterprises to participate in network construction through a token incentive mechanism, thus promoting the innovation and development of the digital economy. DePIN has a wide range of application scenarios, covering distributed storage, wireless networks, content distribution networks (CDN), artificial intelligence computing and other fields, demonstrating its huge potential in promoting technological innovation and improving industry efficiency.

DePIN, as the master of the Internet of Value and the Internet of Things, is becoming a new engine for the development of the digital economy. Through the combination of blockchain technology and token incentive mechanism, DePIN encourages individuals and enterprises to participate in the construction and management of infrastructure networks, thus promoting the establishment of a more flexible, efficient and democratic ecosystem.

The report emphasizes that DePIN shows broad application potential in distributed storage, wireless networks, content distribution, artificial intelligence computing and other fields. Whether it is the innovation of Filecoin and Arweave in data storage, or the breakthroughs of Helium and MetaBlox in wireless network coverage, coupled with emerging projects such as Meson and CESS, as well as the hottest AI+DePIN application cases that are constantly emerging, It provides solid infrastructure support for digital transformation in all walks of life.

While DePIN faces challenges in terms of technology maturity, standardization, security, privacy protection, and compliance, the report highlights that these challenges can be overcome through industry collaboration, technical standards development, and international dialogue.

The report finally points out that DePIN is not only a product of technological innovation, but also a key factor in promoting social progress and sustainable economic development. As the DePIN concept and technology continue to mature and become more popular, it is expected to inspire more infrastructure innovation and reforms globally, laying a solid foundation for building a more connected, efficient, and equitable future world.

About Uweb

Uweb (University of Web3) is a Web3.0 professional high-end education institution. It was co-founded by well-known experts such as former Huo University Education President Dr. Yu Jianing. It is based in Hong Kong and affects the world. It inherits six years of knowledge accumulation and has the top talents in the industry. Alumni network and award-winning faculty. We provide participants in the digital asset market with the most in-depth and forward-looking industry insights and analysis.

In 2024, Uweb will focus on the DePIN track. At the end of March this year, Uweb Waterdrip Capital led the launch of Deep in Labs and is now recruiting DePIN track projects to participate in the Demo Day event. We focus on DePIN and AI-related fields, covering all-round services from in-depth industry research to project incubation and investment, and are committed to promoting the global development of the DePIN ecosystem.

About JDI Global

JDI Global is a leader in Web3 infrastructure, including JDI Ventures and JDI Hardware Production Services. JDI Ventures manages $200 million and invests in top blockchain DePIN projects. JDIs flagship hardware product, the Bobcat Miner, ships over 240,000 hotspots worldwide and dominates the Helium ecosystem. Subsidiary Hashdog develops innovative hardware solutions for connected vehicles and the Internet of Things. JDI Global is committed to shaping the future of Web3 infrastructure technology and promoting the progress of the digital economy.