Hello all!

 Let's get one thing out of the way before you start claiming that your PC is so old that you're fairly sure it was a dinosaur who assembled it for you and that you can't possibly run these much "things" on it: I run an AMD AM4, which is "last gen" since September 2022 when AM5 was launched. 

 Now, in terms of crypto earning, it can't get any lazier than this. Proper "set and forget"...unless you restart your PC or web browser, in a few cases. I am lazy and love gaming too much to be always looking at graphs and candles and movements...and I'm definitely not a DeGeN. I follow the news though and moments like Trump's meme coin launch WILL get my attention (unfortunately it was already at 28, but i still got rid of it at around 70. Was ok!)

 I personally have ALL of these projects running SIMULTANIOUSLY while gaming on my PC. What can i say, i love Rocket League...and Palworld...and others! DePIN projects like these are optimized to utilize unused computer resources while you are not using it. If you are like me that has the PC on 24/7, all these projects combined WILL pay for the electricity bill. Grass alone, with their 1st airdrop, would have paid a big chunk of 2024's electricity bill, if i wasn't such a fan of staking at that APR...

 Feel free to look up the DePIN projects for yourself WITHOUT clicking my affiliate link or using my affiliate codes...unfortunately, it'll be both our loss! 

Let's start with Browser Extensions:

1- Grass 

 Grass Extension is a tool for managing and extending the capabilities of the Grass GIS (Geographic Information System) software. Grass GIS is an open-source platform used for spatial modeling, geographic analysis, and data management, often in fields like environmental science, urban planning, and geography. The Grass Extension allows users to add new features, functionalities, or modules, enhancing the software's versatility. It makes it easier to integrate third-party tools or share custom scripts, further supporting complex spatial analysis and geographic data processing tasks.

 I personally use both their browser extension and the Windows Desktop App, which boosts earnings by 2x.

2- NodePay

 NodePay.ai is a platform that combines payment processing with artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience and security of financial transactions. It aims to streamline online payments by leveraging AI to optimize transaction flows, detect fraud, and provide insights into payment patterns. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with applications, enabling businesses to securely manage payments, subscriptions, and other financial transactions, all while using AI to improve accuracy and efficiency. It can analyze transaction data in real-time, helping businesses prevent fraud and optimize payment processes.

 I use both their browser extension and their phone app. The app is installed on my stay-at-home-mining phone...more about it on a future post!

3 - Teneo 👉 Code: JEiBm

 Teneo.pro is a platform designed for building advanced AI-driven conversational experiences. It provides tools for creating chatbots, virtual assistants, and other AI-powered applications that can understand and interact with users in a natural, human-like way. Teneo.pro focuses on providing a no-code or low-code environment, allowing businesses to design, deploy, and manage complex conversational AI solutions without needing deep technical expertise. The platform is used in various industries for customer service, support, sales, and more, offering powerful analytics and customization features to optimize user interactions.

4 - Dawn 👉 Code: p1czwr3j

 Dawn Internet is a company that provides internet and technology services, focusing on offering reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions for businesses. Their services include web hosting, cloud solutions, website design, and IT support. The company aims to deliver cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service to help businesses succeed online. Dawn Internet is committed to providing scalable and customizable solutions, ensuring that clients' digital infrastructure is secure, efficient, and optimized for growth.

5 - BlockMesh 

 Blockmesh.xyz is a platform that provides decentralized and secure communication services. It leverages blockchain technology to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) messaging and data sharing, ensuring privacy and security for users. The platform aims to eliminate the reliance on centralized servers, offering users greater control over their data and communications. Blockmesh.xyz focuses on creating a more secure and transparent way for individuals and organizations to interact online, protecting them from surveillance and third-party interference.

6 - Kaisar 

 Kaisar.io is a platform that offers AI-powered solutions for automating and optimizing business processes. It provides tools to improve customer engagement, enhance decision-making, and streamline operations by leveraging machine learning and data analytics. Kaisar.io focuses on delivering intelligent, scalable solutions that help businesses across various industries improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive growth. The platform is designed to be flexible, integrating with existing systems to create custom workflows and insights tailored to a company's specific needs.

7 - Toggle 

 Toggle.pro is a software development company specializing in custom web/mobile apps, AI/ML integration, and scalable cloud solutions. They focus on agile workflows, client-centric design (UI/UX), and emerging tech (blockchain, DevOps) to deliver tailored digital products for startups and enterprises. Emphasizes collaboration and end-to-end project delivery.

8 - Navigate 

 Navigate (DataQuest) is a gamified data gathering browser extension. Their G.A.T.E.S. is really an old Zelda look alike!

9 - Gaea 

 Gaea is a startup focused on the decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) sector, aiming to make public network data more accessible to open-source AI projects by creating a decentralized platform that accelerates AI evolution. The mechanism of Gaea allows users to sell their unused network resources through the platform to companies, laboratories, and other institutions. These companies seek unused network resources to access more diverse IP addresses for tasks such as data scraping and AI training. "Let AI understand human gods better" is their motto.

10- Bless 

 Bless is the world's first shared computer, powered by everyday devices, enabling users to contribute computational power to decentralized applications, websites and services simply by using them. This innovative approach shifts application’s reliance from institutional operators to a community-driven low-barrier model. The network leverages a newly developed network-neutral application (nnApp) framework with nestled node infrastructure for resource sharing. This marks the advent of an era of completely decentralized, user-empowered applications that are trust-minimized and secure, reducing the barriers to decentralized edge computing for both users and developers.

11 - Functor

Functor Network by Security Labs, at its core, is a keystore (KS) rollup. A minimal keystore rollup is a cross-chain key/value store for smart wallet keys, session keys and other configurations. It is minimal in that its nodes need only to manage this simple key/value database, and not balances nor smart contracts. This has the following simple consequences:

• Nodes are lightweight: This means they can be run in lightweight devices such as raspberry pis, mobile apps and web browser extensions. This is thanks to being designed as a modular blockchain, as well as its execution client being ultra-specialized to just the task of holding Smart Contract Wallet configurations and nothing more.

• Its simple state is readable from everywhere: Due to the simplicity of its state, fast updates (through zero-knowledge proofs) and verifications can be done across any L2 through syncing keystore smart contracts on each L2. For censorship-resistance, it's also possible to force include directly to the keystore smart contract on the L1.

12 - OpenLoop 👉 Code: ol455d32fc

 OpenLoop.Network is a decentralized wireless network that reimagines how internet connectivity is delivered and used. By leveraging cutting-edge decentralized infrastructure, OpenLoop transforms unused internet bandwidth into a powerful resource that fuels technological innovation, rewards users, and supports the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI).

 At its core, OpenLoop is designed to enhance internet service delivery through the use of a distributed framework. Unlike traditional centralized networks, OpenLoop operates on principles of decentralization, where users contribute small amounts of unused bandwidth to build a robust and reliable network. This contribution creates a scalable ecosystem that meets the increasing demands of AI data processing and other high-performance technologies.

 Well then, that's all the browser extensions! Let's move on to the Desktop Apps:

1 - Grass

 As mentioned above.

2- Honeygain

 Honeygain has been around since 2019 and it was a slow but reliable earner. Nowadays with Content Delivery, it's a lot faster to reach the minimum payout of $20.

3 - Hivelio

 Hivelio is an aggregator of DePIN projects that allow any user to participate in a variety of DePIN networks with just a few clicks. This eliminates the technical hurdles that many users face when trying to join these networks, and allows users to earn passive income by mobilizing their idle computers.

 I am super excited about this new project as, hopefully soon, I'll be able to manage all the DePINs i am currently involved with under one roof.

4 - Aioz

 Aioz has the potential to be heavy on your pc, be warned. You can share not only bandwidth (internet) but also CPU and/or GPU resources, AND you can also rent hard drive space. I rent 200gb in a 1tb hd, with 22.2gb being currently used. It is one of the DePINs that can be checked upon in Hivelio.

 Currently, there is no referral program.

So, 12 browser extensions and 4 desktop apps running simultaneously?! That's going to kill your pc...

...not! For reference, i run a AMD 5600x cpu on a AsRock B550 PG4, with 64gb ddr4 ram and a puny 6700xt gpu:

 As you can see, the usage of all the nodes along with all the desktop apps, along with Rocket League running is...mentionable, at best. Mind you, in all fairness, Rocket League is idle on the menu, not half way in an actual game, which would obviously up both the cpu and ram usage...to +-30% cpu usage and +- 50% ram. The gpu takes the brunt. You can also see all the extensions pinned in Brave Browser's top right corner and the nodes in the bar, at the bottom. Another point in favor of Brave Browser is that ridiculously low usage for 25 processes (tabs and nodes/extensions combined).

 I appreciate you stopping by and hopefully this article will help you embrace DePIN's awesome way of earning crypto that does not require neither expensive top notch PC equipment nor Gandalf's level of knowledge to set up.

 See you in the next one!