You may have often heard the name DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) but you probably don't know what it refers to. It is essentially a new category of projects that combine physical infrastructure with blockchain-based decentralization. In practice, DEPIN seeks to create decentralized and collectively managed physical infrastructures, exploiting mechanisms typical of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technologies. These projects aim to solve problems related to the centralization of infrastructures such as energy, telecommunications, transportation and cloud computing, distributing control and operation among a network of users who provide unused resources.
Participants can be financially incentivized (through tokens or points convertible into tokens) to contribute to the infrastructure or to offer services through the network. Examples of decentralized infrastructures also include Wi-Fi networks, charging stations for electric vehicles, renewable energy plants, clouds and distributed storage systems.

One of the most famous examples is Grass on the Solana network, where essentially by installing the extension you earn points convertible into tokens $Grass. If you had installed the extension you can check your eligibility here: Grass Foundation (Eligibility)

Even if season 1 is over, you can continue to accumulate points (therefore tokens), if you want: Grass

However, in this article I will bring 2 other projects from which it is possible to obtain airdrops: Gradient Network and Dawn.

GRADIENT NETWORK
Gradient Network is an example of a DePIN network that focuses on the decentralization of digital infrastructure, focusing on data centers and cloud computing. Its goal is to create a decentralized cloud infrastructure, where computing power and storage are distributed among multiple nodes (users), rather than centralized in a few large providers such as Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud.

Key points:
-Decentralization of cloud computing: nodes in the network provide computing power and storage.
-Rewards: node operators are compensated with points (tokens) based on the resources they provide.
-Smart contracts: they manage the allocation and use of resources, allowing for automatic interaction between supply and demand.
-Adoption: any user can participate in the network by contributing unused hardware resources or computing power.

In short, Gradient Network aims to decentralize the cloud computing market, leveraging blockchain to ensure the reliability and transparency of interactions. In addition to being supported by the Solana Foundation, investors include Pantera Capital, Multicoin Capital and Sequoia Capital.

If you want to try the extension just go here: Gradient Network - Chrome Extension (invitation code for access: KYDKB8 ). Remember that it is completely free and the extension does not slow down your computer or your connection speed. The extension uses resources not used at that moment, it allows you to accumulate points that will then be convertible into tokens (airdrop). 

DAWN NETWORK
DAWN (Decentralized Autonomous Wireless Networks) is a network dedicated to the decentralization of telecommunications infrastructure, especially wireless networks. These types of networks seek to replace large centralized telecommunications infrastructures (such as cell towers) with a system of autonomous and distributed nodes that provide wireless connectivity at a local level.

Key points:
-Local Wireless Nodes: users can install physical nodes (routers or other network equipment) to provide wireless coverage in a specific area. These nodes communicate with each other autonomously, forming a decentralized network.
-Broadband Sharing: DAWN network users can share their Internet connection through nodes, making it accessible to other network users.
-Tokenization and Rewards: Network participants, who contribute unused bandwidth, are rewarded with points (convertible into tokens). The more coverage (hours) you offer through your node, the more tokens you earn.
-Network Autonomy: there is no central authority that manages the network. Each node is independent and the network is managed by smart contracts that guarantee the balance between supply and demand, the distribution of rewards and data management.

The largest VC that has invested is Dragonfly.

To install the extension: Dawn Network - Chrome Extension (invitation code for access: nbak98z6 ). Remember that both extensions are free and do not slow down your computer. They use bandwidth and unused resources. They allow you to accumulate points that will then become tokens (airdrop).

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