Indexed Podcast

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 matters
  • Hardware vs software DePIN models
  • The major DePIN categories and leading protocols
  • Compute, storage, connectivity, sensor, and energy networks
  • Why DePIN is one of the few crypto sectors with real revenue
  • Onchain revenue verification and credibility
  • Who is actually making money in DePIN today
  • Helium’s revenue, buybacks, and valuation
  • Energy-focused DePIN as a 2026 breakout theme
  • DePIN’s role in physical AI, robotics, and data collection
  • InfraFi and financing layers built on DePIN cash flows
  • Why DePIN may outperform
And much more—enjoy!
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 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
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Content links:
https://depinpulse.app/
https://stg.depin.ninja/
https://x.com/hosseeb/status/1877009623250792892?s=20
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