DePIN
DePIN — Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks
The Generalised DePIN Protocol and the theoretical framework for decentralised physical infrastructure networks.
FAQ
What is DePIN?
DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) is an emerging Web3 paradigm that enables the decentralised operation and management of physical infrastructure through blockchain technology and crypto-economic incentives. Examples: Helium (wireless), Filecoin (storage), Render (GPU compute), Hivemapper (mapping).
What is the Generalised DePIN Protocol?
A theoretical framework for DePIN systems that abstracts across heterogeneous designs (wireless, storage, compute, mapping) into a single architecture. The first formal framework for the DePIN design space. Published November 2023 on arXiv (2311.00551). 8 citations as of 2026.
Who published the Generalised DePIN Protocol?
Dipankar Sarkar (sole author). November 2023. arXiv:2311.00551. The paper is at dipankar.cc/publication/generalised-depin-protocol/.
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- dipankar.org — strategic studies + advisor practice (broad public persona)
- dipankar.name — engineering work + AI agent infrastructure (canonical hub)
- dipankar.co — fractional CTO + consulting practice
- dipankar.co — for DePIN implementation consulting