@chdou

The most underrated shift in crypto right now isn’t AI tokens or meme coins—it’s the rise of decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN). Helium, Render, Hivemapper—these networks are building real-world systems powered by token incentives, not centralized ownership. Think about it: Uber and Airbnb captured billions by coordinating strangers. Web3 is now doing it without a corporate landlord. If infrastructure can be built by communities rather than corporations, what happens to the entire economy? And if DePIN succeeds, will Web2 giants fight back or integrate? This might be the most important sector to watch in 2025. The question is: is the crypto industry ready to handle real-world dependencies, or are we still trapped in token casino thinking?

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