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Provider of modular infrastructure for decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) projects, IoTeX announced a partnership with Eliza Labs to empower autonomous AI agents with the ability to perceive and interact with the physical world through DePIN networks. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between digital intelligence and real-world sensory input and interaction, accelerating the development of sentient AI. The partnership combines IoTeX’s DePIN infrastructure with ElizaOS, enabling AI agents to utilize real-time data and services from DePIN networks while controlling physical devices within decentralized environments. By integrating sensory input and actuation capabilities, the collaboration will transform AI agents into context-aware, adaptive entities capable of interacting with the physical world. IoTeX’s DePIN ecosystem, including Nubila and GeodNet, will provide crucial real-time atmospheric and geospatial data, while Pebble Tracker will collect verifiable real-world data like GPS, temperature, and motion. The collaboration also focuses on advancing Physical AI through key areas of collaboration, including the integration of the DePIN Plugin for Eliza OS. This plugin will allow Eliza agents to access and process real-world data from IoTeX’s DePIN networks, enhancing their perception, action, and learning capabilities. The creation of the first DePIN-aware AI Agent, BINOAI, powered by Eliza OS and IoTeX, will demonstrate real-world perception and interaction, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Physical AI. Additionally, the partnership aims to enhance agent contextual awareness with DePIN data and services, enabling predictive capabilities and adaptive behaviors based on historical and real-time data. Furthermore, the collaboration will empower developers by providing early access to IoTeX’s modular DePIN tools through Eliza Labs’ Agent Dev School. This initiative includes workshops, tutorials, and technical resources to assist developers in integrating DePIN functionalities into AI agent workflows.

Roam, a pioneer in decentralized wireless networks, has announced a partnership with Huma Finance to introduce the Roam Loan Program. This innovative initiative aims to reduce entry barriers for users and facilitate the growth of Roam's decentralized wireless network. The program allows users to acquire high-performance Roam routers with a 30% down payment in stablecoins, while Huma Finance finances the remaining 70%. As part of Roam Growth, the Loan Program enables users to earn rewards through network participation, with loan repayments made via airdrops and mining rewards, ensuring that users benefit from their router earnings once the loan is settled. The Roam Loan Program is designed to empower users by transforming them into active contributors within the Roam ecosystem. Utilizing Web3 technologies such as decentralized identifiers and verifiable credentials, Roam prioritizes user privacy while incentivizing engagement. Participants in the program can enjoy daily rewards, access to an exclusive burning pool that enhances the value of the $ROAM token, and airdrop opportunities from early purchases. The Rainier MAX60 router, which is part of this initiative, features advanced Wi-Fi 6 technology and offers exceptional performance, further encouraging users to join the decentralized network. With the successful launch of the Roam Loan Program, Roam is making significant strides towards building a decentralized open wireless network. The overwhelming demand for the first batch of routers reflects a growing interest in decentralized connectivity solutions. Currently, Roam boasts nearly 2 million registered users and over 1.1 million self-built Wi-Fi nodes, showcasing its rapid expansion. As Roam continues to grow and forge strategic partnerships, it is well-positioned to play a crucial role in the future of Web3 telecom, allowing users to earn passive income while contributing to the evolution of global connectivity.

The AIOZ Network is a notable player in the burgeoning sector of Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Network (DePin). Founded in 2017 by Erman Tjiputra, this blockchain platform is designed to revolutionize digital content storage, transmission, and monetization. Utilizing a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism, AIOZ can process up to 1,400 transactions per second, showcasing its scalability. The network operates on a decentralized content delivery system powered by over 217,000 P2P nodes, which are rewarded with the native AIOZ token for their contributions. AIOZ also provides a decentralized marketplace for AI assets, allowing users to monetize their resources while addressing concerns related to data centralization and user privacy. In 2024, the AIOZ token experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing approximately 700% from $0.14 to $1.12. This surge was fueled by a bull wave that began in February, attracting significant investor interest. Despite a brief pause during the summer, the token's value resumed its upward trajectory in November, maintaining strong support above the EMA 50. Currently priced at $1.02 with a market capitalization of $1.14 billion, AIOZ ranks #86 on CoinMarketCap. Looking ahead to 2025, the token is expected to continue benefiting from the DePin trend, although potential bearish movements could see it drop to around $0.80. While AIOZ Network operates within the Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems, the majority of DePin activity is concentrated on Solana. A recent report highlighted that four of the five largest decentralized physical infrastructure networks are based on Solana, with Grass leading the pack by contributing 2.5 million devices. The DePin sector has seen a substantial increase in demand for data processing, with top projects earning $500 million in revenue, marking a 33-fold growth from the previous year. AIOZ, positioned 14th in terms of node count, continues to be a significant player in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Aethir, co-founded in 2022, has recently shifted its focus from cloud gaming to artificial intelligence (AI) computing, as explained by co-founder Mark Rydon during the Consensus Hong Kong event. Initially designed to utilize idle Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for gaming, Aethir recognized the burgeoning demand for compute power in the AI sector. This pivot comes amid rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China, which have further complicated access to advanced GPU technology. The decentralized nature of Aethir's platform allows it to serve as a marketplace for GPU compute, catering to businesses that require on-demand capacity without the burden of maintaining their own hardware. The evolution of GPUs from gaming to AI has been significant, with companies like Nvidia leading the charge. Rydon noted that while Aethir started within a gaming context, the enterprise-capable GPU cloud they were developing proved to be highly relevant to AI applications. The AI server industry is projected to be worth $205 billion, showcasing the lucrative potential of this market. Aethir's decentralized approach not only democratizes access to high-performance computing but also addresses the needs of researchers who may lack the resources to invest in their own infrastructure. However, Aethir's operations are not entirely permissionless. Due to U.S. export controls, the company has implemented geofencing measures to prevent access to its high-performance computing resources from regions like China. Rydon emphasized the importance of regulatory compliance and the necessity of a Web2 layer to manage service agreements and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. This structured approach is essential for securing significant business deals while navigating the complexities of the current geopolitical landscape.