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DePIN's income has reportedly surged 100x to $500 million, fueled by projects like Helium. Helium’s telecom model incentivizes users to deploy hotspots, providing wireless coverage and earning HNT tokens. With over 335,000 subscribers and partnerships with telecom giants like AT&T and Telefónica, Helium’s growth is robust. Its capital-efficient approach and revenue from subscriptions and carrier offloading—potentially exceeding $50 million annually—support its path to positive cash flow by Q3 2025. However, risks like regulatory challenges and competition could impact this timeline. Still, current trends and expansion suggest Helium is well-positioned to achieve positive cash flow by the target date.