Directory

DePIN networks

7 depin networks with the facts we checked on each project’s own pages.

7 projects · ordered by our list “Best DePIN Projects”, then A–Z · updated Oct 1, 2026

This directory lists every depin network we have a profile for. Each card shows the chains, platforms and custody model stated by the project. For our ranked picks with pros, cons and who should skip each one, see Best DePIN Projects.

All 7 depin networks

Showing 7 of 7

  • Helium

    Community-built wireless network where hotspot hosts earn HNT for providing Wi-Fi and IoT coverage.

    Chains
    Solana
    Platforms
    Hotspot hardware, Web, iOS, Android
    #1 in Best DePIN Projects
  • GEODNET

    Decentralized RTK network that sells centimeter-level GNSS positioning, with station hosts earning GEOD.

    Platforms
    Base station hardware, Web, iOS
    #4 in Best DePIN Projects
  • Hivemapper

    Decentralized mapping network where drivers collect street imagery with dashcams and earn HONEY tokens.

    Chains
    Solana
    Platforms
    Web, Hardware
    #5 in Best DePIN Projects
  • DIMO

    Vehicle data platform with one permissioned API for telemetry and owner consent across 50+ car brands.

    Platforms
    Web, API, SDK, iOS, Android
    #6 in Best DePIN Projects
  • Grass

    App and browser extension that shares unused home internet bandwidth and pays points toward GRASS tokens or USDC.

    Platforms
    Chrome extension, Desktop, Android, iOS
    #7 in Best DePIN Projects
  • Aethir

    Distributed GPU cloud that pools enterprise GPUs for AI training, inference and cloud gaming.

    Chains
    Ethereum, Arbitrum
    Platforms
    Web
  • ORE

    Mining token on Solana where miners deploy SOL to rounds to earn ORE and SOL rewards.

    Chains
    Solana
    Platforms
    Web

How this directory works

  • Projects from our list “Best DePIN Projects” come first, in that order; the rest follow A–Z.
  • Chains, platforms and custody come from each project’s own pages.
  • No project pays to be listed. Full rules: methodology.

Further reading

FAQ

Which depin network ranks first on DappAtlas?

Helium is #1 in our list “Best DePIN Projects” (updated Oct 1, 2026). Helium has emitted HNT since July 29, 2019 and runs on Solana since April 18, 2023. Data is paid in Data Credits fixed at $0.00001 each, so data costs do not follow the HNT price.

How is this directory ordered?

Projects ranked in “Best DePIN Projects” come first, in the order of that list; the rest follow alphabetically. The directory itself does not score projects.

Which depin networks are open source?

Of the 7 listed, 3 state that their code is open source: Helium, DIMO, ORE.

How this page works

Sources: Helium: official site, GEODNET: official site, Hivemapper: official site. Data as of Oct 1, 2026.

How we review

Not affiliated with any project listed. Educational content, not financial advice.