> ## Documentation Index
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# Proof of Location

> A cryptographic or economic mechanism intended to demonstrate that a device, event, or service exists at a claimed physical location.

# Proof of Location

A cryptographic or economic mechanism intended to demonstrate that a device, event, or service exists at a claimed physical location.

## Definition

A cryptographic or economic mechanism intended to demonstrate that a device, event, or service exists at a claimed physical location.

## 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:proof-of-location`