> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.theblockchainlibrary.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# DePIN

> Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks use token incentives and distributed coordination to build or operate real-world infrastructure.

# DePIN

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks use token incentives and distributed coordination to build or operate real-world infrastructure.

## Definition

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks use token incentives and distributed coordination to build or operate real-world infrastructure.

## Why it matters

DePIN concepts describe blockchain-coordinated physical and digital infrastructure networks.

## Related knowledge

* [Blockchain](/categories/blockchain) — term
* [Cryptography](/categories/cryptography) — term
* [Web3](/categories/web3) — term

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `glossary:depin`