Complete instructions for running 40+ DePIN software nodes, hardware devices, and farming airdrops. Find what fits your skills and hardware.
The easiest entry into DePIN. Share unused internet bandwidth and earn. Most require just a browser extension or desktop app.
The most popular bandwidth DePIN. Install a browser extension and earn GRASS points while you browse.
Visit getgrass.io →Desktop app for bandwidth sharing. Higher payouts than browser-based alternatives. Multi-IP supported.
Visit gradient.network →Dual-platform: browser extension + mobile app. Link both for ~1.5x multiplier. Daily check-in bonus.
Visit nodepay.ai →Multi-platform bandwidth sharing. Lower payouts than Grass but works on more devices.
Visit gaganode.com →Decentralized VPN network. Run a node to provide VPN exit points. Pays in MYST tokens.
Visit mystnodes.com →Decentralized proxy network. More technical but higher payouts. Requires VPS or home server.
Visit blockmesh.xyz →Established bandwidth marketplace. Pays reliable cash via PayPal instead of tokens.
Visit packetstream.io →The OG bandwidth sharing app. Extremely easy. Pays cash or JMPT tokens. Works on all devices.
Visit honeygain.com →Rent out your computer's processing power for AI, rendering, and cloud workloads. Best for gamers and server owners.
Decentralized GPU marketplace for ML workloads. Part of Solana ecosystem. High earnings for high-end GPUs.
Visit io.net →Decentralized cloud compute marketplace. Like Airbnb for servers. Requires Kubernetes knowledge.
Visit akash.network →Decentralized GPU rendering for 3D/VFX. Your GPU renders frames for artists and earns RNDR.
Visit rendernetwork.com →Idle compute marketplace. Flexible — choose when to make resources available. CPU or GPU.
Visit titan.io →Decentralized video transcoding. Convert video formats and earn LPT. Established protocol with real demand.
Visit livepeer.org →Decentralized CI/CD and GPU compute for AI inference on Solana. Dual earning modes.
Visit nosana.io →GPU compute for AI/ML training. Premium tier for top GPUs (RTX 4090 / A100). Training jobs pay best.
Visit exabits.ai →Decentralized grid for cloud, storage, and network. Run a 3Node with Zero-OS.
Visit threefold.io →Provide disk space to decentralized networks. Best for people with extra hard drives and stable internet.
Easiest storage DePIN. Run a Storage Node with Docker. Pays in USD or STORJ tokens.
Visit storj.io →Underutilized storage network. Set your own prices. Lower competition than Filecoin.
Visit sia.tech →The OG decentralized storage. Requires technical expertise, collateral, and 24/7 uptime.
Visit filecoin.io →Permanent decentralized storage. Run a mining node to earn AR by replicating data.
Visit arweave.org →The highest potential category. Contribute GPU power for AI training and inference. Requires high-end hardware.
Decentralized AI training. $66.7M raised by a16z. Most advanced AI DePIN. Requires application.
Visit gensyn.ai →Decentralized AI inference. $25M raised. Create AI agents and earn points. Medium difficulty.
Visit ritual.net →AI agent infrastructure. Run inference nodes for autonomous agents. Requires whitelist.
Visit wayfinder.ai →AI alignment platform. Validate AI model outputs. Browser or desktop client.
Visit sentient.xyz →Buy a device, set it up once, earn passively. Best for people who want "set and forget" income.
IoT and 5G coverage. $300–$2,500 device. Most popular hardware DePIN. Location-dependent earnings.
Visit helium.com →Decentralized weather network. $350 weather station. Completely passive once installed outdoors.
Visit weatherxm.com →Mapping dashcam. $400 device. Best for delivery/rideshare drivers. Highest earning hardware node.
Visit hivemapper.com →Vehicle data network. $60 OBD-II adapter. Plug into car, earn passively. Best ROI for beginners.
Visit dimo.zone →Complete tasks, run testnets, and earn free tokens. 50+ active opportunities tracked on our Airdrop Tracker.
Gensyn, Pharos, Sentient — high funding, testnet access required. Best ROI for technical users.
View Tracker →Ritual, Billions Network, KAIO, Fluent — points programs and confirmed airdrops.
View Tracker →Youmio, Teneo, Onsight, Beep Lab — easy tasks, low time commitment, great for beginners.
View Tracker →Newton, Mira, Coresky, Ink — 10 min/day. Stack them for consistent monthly earnings.
View Tracker →Find the right node for your setup. Sorted by ease of entry.
Best stack: Grass ($10–40) + NodePay ($15–50) + Honeygain ($5–30) + Teneo ($5–20)
Best stack: Above + Gradient ($20–80) + MystNodes ($10–50) + NATIX ($10–60)
Add: Render ($100–500) + io.net ($150–800) + Ritual ($80–500)
Beginner: DIMO ($60, $5–30/mo) → WeatherXM ($350, $20–100/mo) → Helium ($300, $10–50/mo)