Is 2026 DePIN's year?

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into DePIN with Dylan Bane, Prince of DePin at Messari.We discuss:What DePIN actually is and why it mattersHardware vs software DePIN modelsThe major DePIN categories and leading protocolsCompute, storage, connectivity, sensor, and energy networksWhy DePIN is one of the few crypto sectors with real revenueOnchain revenue verification and credibilityWho is actually making money in DePIN todayHelium’s revenue, buybacks, and valuationEnergy-focused DePIN as a 2026 breakout themeDePIN’s role in physical AI, robotics, and data collectionInfraFi and financing layers built on DePIN cash flowsWhy DePIN may outperformAnd much more—enjoy! — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (05:06) What is DePIN? (10:12) DePIN categories (18:25) DePIN revenue today (23:40) Onchain verification (29:38) Who makes money (34:52) Helium economics (41:23) Energy DePIN thesis (44:39) Robotics and AI (46:53) InfraFi opportunity (48:16) Outro —Content links:https://depinpulse.app/https://stg.depin.ninja/https://x.com/hosseeb/status/1877009623250792892?s=20—Follow the guest:https://x.com/dylangbaneNEW: Join the Indexed Pod group chat:https://t.me/+Jmox7c6mB8AzOWU0Follow the co-hosts:https://x.com/hildobby https://x.com/0xBoxer https://x.com/sui414Follow the Indexed Podcast:https://x.com/indexed_pod — The Indexed Podcast discusses hot topics, trendy metrics and chart crimes in the crypto industry, with a new episode every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, brought to you by wizards @hildobby @0xBoxer @sui414.Subscribe/follow the show and leave a comment to help us grow the show! — DISCLAIMER: All information presented here should not be relied upon as legal, financial, investment, tax or even life advice. The views expressed in the podcast are not representative of hosts' employers views. We are acting independently of our respective professional roles.