2026 isn't about hype. It's about utility. 🏗️
Technology is moving "under the hood" where it delivers immediate efficiency without the user even knowing it’s there.
Read our full 2026 Crypto Areas Watchlist to see which sectors we think will break out: https://t.co/IVePhDrRbz
After nearly a year, we’ve updated our DePIN Ecosystem Map – growing from 360 to over 400 active projects across the ecosystem. 🌐
While some sectors have consolidated (e.g., Energy Networks, Environmental), others have expanded significantly, most notably Robotics (8 → 32), Compute (78 → 98), and Storage (36 → 40). We’re also seeing continued growth in Geospatial, Infrastructure, and Bandwidth & Data Contribution sectors.
Going forward, we’ll be diving deeper into each sector and highlighting specific projects in more detail. 🧐
If we missed any projects, feel free to drop them in the comments – we’re happy to keep refining the map. 🗺️
Full resolution map by @tom_piskule available here: https://t.co/F9kyYbm7Pm