Projects focused on IoT and distributed sensor and data collection.
| Project | Category | Description | Prime Moover Notes | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helium | Connectivity | Decentralized wireless network for IoT devices. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz. HNT token. Over 1M hotspots, expanding to 5G. | Heavily invested as node operator since inception. Mature, unique service. Mobile data backhaul great add. IoT adoption slower than expected. | helium.com |
| Nodle | Connectivity | Decentralized IoT network via Bluetooth using smartphones as nodes. NODL token. | IoT uplink like AirTags. Not comfortable with battery impact and security exposure for mobile device. | nodle.io |
| Chirp | Connectivity | Decentralized wireless infrastructure on Sui blockchain. Requires Blackbird gateway. CHIRP token. | Interesting project to map wireless signals. Obfuscated purchasing system prevents investment. | chirptoken.io |
| WeatherXM | Data Collection | Global weather sensor network. Revenue from station sales and data licensing. $WXM token. 5,000+ stations. | Early adopter. Clear market for data. Difficult to scale for most individuals. | weatherxm.com |
| DIMO | Automotive IoT | Decentralized vehicle IoT data monetization. Raised $9M seed. DIMO token. | Clear purpose and market. Not for me—don't drive much. | dimo.zone |
| Peaq Network | Blockchain Infra | Decentralized infrastructure for Machine Real-World Assets (RWA). PEAQ token. | Potential for unified interface and IoT data aggregation. Not clear how to participate. | peaq.network |
| IoTeX | IoT Blockchain | Blockchain connecting IoT devices securely. IOTX token. Funded by top blockchain VCs. | Clear purpose and revenue model. Delegator requires 1.2M IOTX—out of budget. | iotex.io |
| Meshtastic | Mesh Networking | Open-source mesh network for long-range IoT using radio devices. Non-monetized. | Interesting DIY project. No money in it but great for off-grid texting. | meshtastic.org |
| FreedomFi | Cellular | Decentralized open 5G network. Requires specialized hardware. Tied to HNT. | Good idea, some barrier to entry. Would invest if in dense/transient areas. | freedomfi.com |
| Streamr | Data Streaming | Decentralized real-time data streaming. DATA token. | Singular focus and clear target market. May revisit. | streamr.network |
| Hivemapper | Mapping | Decentralized mapping via dashcams. HONEY token. | Interesting but growing competition. Unclear special sauce. | hivemapper.com |
| Wicrypt | Connectivity | Decentralized mobile internet sharing. WNT token. | Many last-mile wifi projects exist commercially. Not for me. | wicrypt.com |
| Air Quality Egg | Environmental | Community-led air quality monitoring. Non-profit, open data. | Emerging project. Challenged by who uses data and sustainability. Not for me. | airqualityegg.com |
| GEODNET | Positioning / GNSS | Decentralized RTK satellite positioning network. 21,000+ stations worldwide—the largest RTK network globally. GEOD token on Polygon. Backed by VanEck, Animoca Brands, ParaFi. ~$3M annualized revenue. | One of the strongest DePIN fundamentals out there. Real revenue, real customers (DroneDeploy, John Deere use-cases). VanEck investment is a strong signal. Station hardware ~$695, break-even ~385 days. Precision ag and autonomous vehicles are massive TAMs. | geodnet.com |
| Wingbits | Aviation / Flight Tracking | Decentralized ADS-B flight tracking network on Solana. Cryptographically signed, proof-of-location verified data. 2,200+ stations in 90+ countries tracking 120K+ flights daily. $WINGS token. Raised $5.6M. | Really compelling—disrupts FlightAware/Flightradar24 by actually paying contributors. Korean Air partnership is a strong validation signal. Launching a satellite with SpaceX for data verification. Hardware ~$300. Worth watching closely. | wingbits.com |
| Nubila | Weather / ESG Data | Decentralized weather oracle and ESG data network. Solar-powered Marco stations collect hyperlocal environmental data. 37,000+ devices, 120+ countries. NB token listed on Binance Alpha. Raised $16.5M total from IoTeX, VeChain, BCG. | Interesting alternative to WeatherXM with ESG/AI oracle angle. Marco stations are solar-powered and wireless—true plug-and-play. Dual mining with $IOTX is creative. Token just launched. Competes directly with WeatherXM but positioning toward parametric insurance and AI data is differentiated. | nubila.ai |
| 4DSKY | Aviation / Drone Tracking | Edge-native flight tracking for drones and advanced air mobility (AAM). Airsquitter hardware processes data on-device. Focus on lower airspace and emerging drone corridors. | Niche but forward-looking—positioned for drone delivery and urban air mobility future. Edge-native architecture is smart for aviation regulators. Very early. Sold via HeliumDeploy. Interesting long-term bet on airspace infrastructure. | 4dsky.io |
| Grass Network | Bandwidth / AI Data | Decentralized bandwidth network on Solana. Users share unused internet via browser extension for AI web-data scraping. 3M+ daily active nodes in 190 countries. GRASS token. Scrapes 1+ petabyte of web data daily. Raised $10M from Polychain, Tribe Capital. | Lowest barrier to entry of any DePIN project—just install a browser extension. Massive user adoption speaks for itself. Revenue model is clear: sell structured web data to AI companies. Tokenomics decent with cliff locks. Not hardware-dependent which is both a strength and weakness. | getgrass.io |