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Uplink, the world's first decentralized internet platform, has joined the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) as an official member and speaker at the Wireless Global Congress Americas 2024. As a member, Uplink will engage with leading enterprises and contribute to the decentralized internet infrastructure platform. Their goal is to empower OpenRoaming members within the WBA ecosystem, connecting Access Network Providers (ANPs) and Identity Network Providers (IDPs) to a singular, decentralized platform for solving market problems. With the Uplink network, ANPs and IDPs can drive OpenRoaming adoption and connectivity, enhancing the internet ecosystem. The partnership with GL-iNET aims to upgrade connectivity for OEMs, supporting a variety of network technologies. Uplink's vision is to unite internet companies and infrastructure on a single, upgraded platform, aligning with the WBA's mission to promote connectivity and innovate in mobile technologies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are revolutionizing the technological landscape. DePIN projects, which combine blockchain with physical infrastructure, are set to transform resource management and information processing in 2024. Here's a look at the top AI & DePIN projects to watch this year: DePIN projects integrate digital blockchain capabilities with physical infrastructures like data storage and power grids. They aim to disrupt sectors traditionally controlled by central authorities. Notable projects include: - **Filecoin (FIL)**: A decentralized storage network where users can rent out space for filecoin tokens. With over 1.7 billion EiB of data stored, Filecoin has introduced smart contracts through the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM). - **Helium (HNT)**: A decentralized wireless network for IoT devices, using a Proof of Coverage consensus algorithm. It incentivizes network coverage through HNT tokens. - **Akash Network (AKT)**: An open-source cloud computing platform connecting server owners with users needing cloud resources, operating on the Tendermint blockchain. - **NEAR Protocol**: A community-powered cloud platform with high transaction speeds, simplifying developer experiences with intuitive features. - **Arweave (AR)**: Known as 'the permaweb,' Arweave offers indefinite data storage through its blockweave technology. - **Theta Network (THETA)**: A blockchain-based video streaming network where users earn tokens by sharing bandwidth and compute resources. - **Render Network (RNDR)**: A decentralized GPU network for 3D rendering, connecting node operators with artists and developers. - **Node AI (GPU)**: Provides access to GPU and AI technologies, allowing users to participate in the AI ecosystem. - **Streamr (DATA)**: A decentralized data exchange for real-time data transactions, incentivizing data providers and consumers. - **Bittensor (TAO)**: Combines blockchain with machine learning, incentivizing nodes for AI calculations and governance. DePIN projects enhance security, scalability, and efficiency by connecting physical assets with blockchain technology. This integration forms a robust ecosystem with three layers: physical infrastructure, middleware, and the blockchain itself. The future of DePIN looks bright, with a growing market size and potential applications in various sectors. Investments in DePIN projects like Helium are considered promising for 2024. However, it's crucial to conduct thorough research before investing in any cryptocurrency project.

June 12, IoTeX ecosystem AI Layer2 project Network3 recently announced the launch of iOS applications, which have been launched on multiple platforms such as Windows, macOS, Android and Linux. Users can run Network3 nodes according to their device adaptation and get $N3 rewards. Network3 aims to help global AI developers efficiently, conveniently and economically perform large-scale reasoning, training or verification models. It currently has more than 200,000 nodes worldwide, covering 181 countries or regions. IoTeX is a modular AI+DePIN infrastructure platform. Through the unique ioID of physical devices, the physical world data verification platform W3bstream, the visual AI+DePIN data center DePINscan, etc., it can help AI and DePIN projects access Web3 efficiently and at low cost, so as to achieve the possibility of large-scale application. The IoTeX ecosystem has developed rapidly this year. AI and DePIN projects in multiple scenarios, including AI, distributed computing power, energy systems, smart wearables, etc., have been or will be developed and deployed based on IoTeX's modular support.

McLaren Artura GT4's engine performance data will be recorded on the blockchain, providing real-time analysis during testing at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Race Lab, a British GT Championship team, will use a blockchain-powered data tracker to log 20 parameters, such as ignition timing and steering angle, enhancing performance monitoring. The integration of Minima's DePIN data logger with Influx Technology allows for real-time data collection, which recently helped engineers identify and resolve a wheel turn radius fault. This technology not only ensures data integrity and vehicle history for resale value but also aids in compliance with racing regulations. Furthermore, it has the potential to improve fan engagement through live data streaming for sim racing.

Decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) are gaining momentum in the Web3 space, with projects like XYO allowing users to contribute resources like hard drive space or bandwidth to power decentralized networks. Markus Levin, co-founder of XY Labs, discusses the potential of DePINs to make AI more trustworthy by providing provenance for data, which can be crucial in fields like medicine. He believes DePINs are scalable and meet real client needs, without a market bubble, and have already helped onboard millions to the crypto space, potentially driving mass adoption.

The Akash Accelerate Summit, held on May 28, 2024, in Austin, Texas, brought together top experts in Decentralized AI (DeAI) and Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DePIN). The historic event focused on exploring the potential of these technologies and their future development. The summit highlighted the partnership between DePIN and DeAI, with DePIN providing the necessary computing power for DeAI, enabling a more collaborative and democratic approach to AI development. Key takeaways from the summit included the growth of the Akash Network, real-world applications of DeAI, opportunities and threats of mass adoption, and the importance of privacy-preserving AI techniques. The event emphasized the role of DePIN as a foundation for DeAI, fostering innovation and equitable distribution of AI capabilities.

Aurory, a Solana-based game developer, has partnered with Nosana, a web3 infrastructure firm, to leverage its decentralized compute solutions to enhance gaming technology. Aurory will use Nosana's DePin to improve its games, including the recent revamp of Seekers of Tokane with the launch of Citrine. The partnership aims to incentivize players by using their idle GPU resources to power AI in-game characters, potentially revolutionizing the gaming industry. Nosana's GPU cloud promises rapid deployment at a significantly lower cost than traditional cloud providers, offering a game-changing solution for developers.

Binance has listed the IO token from the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePin) project, trading since June 11th. The IO token, valued at around $3.78, has a fully diluted valuation of approximately $3 billion, making it a significant player in the ecosystem. It serves as the main currency for services, transactions, and fees within the io.net network, also rewarding contributors for their GPU power. Crypto analysts have compared IO tokens with similar projects like Render (RNDR), estimating a potential FDV for io.net between $2.5 to $4 billion. With io.net boasting 21,784 GPUs, surpassing competitors, the IO token shows promise for growth post-listing. The project's decentralized computing network addresses the high costs of GPUs needed for AI model training by offering substantial computing power at reduced costs, positioning io.net as a potential leader in the 'Internet of GPUs'.

PlayFi, a gaming-centric blockchain platform, has partnered with four industry leaders to enhance the gaming ecosystem with AI and blockchain technology. The collaborations with Aethir, MultiversX, Squid, and Matter Labs aim to optimize GPU resources, secure data storage, facilitate token swaps, and leverage Layer-2 solutions for a seamless gaming experience. These partnerships are expected to benefit both developers and players by creating a more interconnected and immersive gaming environment.

Evire, a new blockchain project, is creating a digital ecosystem where AI, gaming, Real-World Assets (RWA), and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) converge seamlessly. The platform provides specialized frameworks for developers to create secure and efficient dApps tailored to these domains. With native support for off-chain computation, decentralized storage, and smart contract libraries, Evire ensures high scalability and low costs for large-scale applications. The project's open-source approach allows developers to contribute to its ongoing development. Evire's roadmap includes the launch of the mainnet and continuous growth, developer support, and innovation. The alpha testnet provides a live environment for developers to test the platform's frameworks and their own dApps.