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fromFortune
17 hours ago

Escape Velocity raises a $62 million fund to bet on 'DePIN' crypto networks for telescopes, solar energy, and more | Fortune

While Bitcoin treads water to start 2026, sentiment for other niches in crypto has soured even more-especially DePIN, or decentralized physical infrastructure. Tokens for the decentralized cellphone service Helium and the decentralized mapping network Hivemapper, for example, are near all-time lows. Still, some investors remain bullish on the concept, including the upstart venture firm Escape Velocity, which has raised $61.74 million for a second fund to back founders in DePIN and crypto more broadly.
Venture
Cryptocurrency
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Spacecoin claims pivotal moment with decentralised satellite | Computer Weekly

Spacecoin launched three blockchain-enabled nanosatellites to advance a decentralised LEO network delivering censorship-resistant, permissionless internet connectivity focused on underserved regions.
Startup companies
fromFortune Crypto
1 month ago

Crypto backers are betting on real-world service like hotspots and drones-even as the business case remains unclear | Fortune Crypto

SkySafe sells rooftop drone-detection sensors for $949 that share crypto-based revenue with owners, but token-based payouts and insider allocations may undermine participant returns.
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fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

How Island Communities Are Using Blockchain to Escape the Red Button Economy | HackerNoon

The emergence of decentralized networks is key to revolutionizing both internet infrastructure and monetary systems.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
Cryptocurrency

DePIN Projects to Watch in 2025: From Storage to Geospatial Networks | HackerNoon

DePIN transforms physical infrastructure into decentralized investment opportunities, enhancing scalability and operational efficiency.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

How Island Communities Are Using Blockchain to Escape the Red Button Economy | HackerNoon

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