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10 Promising DePIN Projects That Can Earn You Passive Income (Some for Free)
Your Friend Andy
October 20, 2025
Whether the market’s pumping or crashing (like right now), one thing stays true: passive income in crypto never goes out of style… and has been what’s kept my portfolio afloat. That’s why I’ve put together 10 DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) projects that can earn you crypto income right now, ranked from the lowest to highest cost to start. The best part? A few of them are completely free to try.
Let’s break them down 👇
Kaiser is building a decentralized AI compute layer on the Peaq blockchain, using idle GPUs around the world. Their mission: make AI compute cheaper and more accessible than centralized providers like AWS.
You can start for free with their Zero Node browser extension, which earns daily points that get converted later into tokens at TGE (Token Generation Event). You can double those points if you own a Genesis NFT.
Because AI GPU demand is exploding, early users could benefit significantly. Distribute AI (another similar project) users earned from hundreds to $10K+ during their token launch and Kaiser could follow a similar path.
Silencio uses your smartphone’s microphone to map global noise pollution. No hardware needed. Just download their app and start measuring. You earn Noise Coins that convert to raffle tickets for SLC tokens.
Some users report $60–$70 per month, and referrals add 20% bonuses. Locking SLC boosts your rewards. With a target of 100 million connected devices by 2030, Silencio is tackling a massive, untapped data market.
Grass lets you share unused internet bandwidth for AI and research tasks, rewarding you with points that count toward future token drops. Their first airdrop paid users hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Gradient is similar but focuses on edge computing, rewarding users who share CPU power via their Sentry Node browser extension. Both are free to install and offer solid speculative upside. Just be aware that Gradient has paused their points earning until they start up their next chapter of the program.
Streamr is a decentralized data infrastructure that powers projects like Demo and Redstone. You can earn by running or delegating Streamr nodes, staking DATA tokens.
It’s simple: stake 1 DATA token or more and earn ~29% APY. I personally run a Streamr node and you can delegate to mine if you’d rather skip the setup.
5️⃣ Flux: Powering the Decentralized Cloud
Flux is a proof-of-useful-work platform that decentralizes cloud computing. Nodes earn from both block rewards and real workloads like AI training or game streaming.
Entry-level Cumulus nodes start around $130 and yield roughly 12–15% annually. Flux also plans revenue sharing from compute clients, gradually increasing to 50% over time, adding another potential income stream.
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6️⃣ Peaq: The Machine Economy Blockchain
Peaq is the only Layer 1 blockchain designed for machines, robots, and AI agents to own and earn. It powers DePIN projects like Kaiser, Sencio, and Wingbits.
You can stake PEAQ or run nodes for around 3% APY, but the real value lies in long-term exposure. Peaq could become a big part of the backbone of the entire machine economy by 2030.
7️⃣ Timpi: Decentralized Web Index
Timpi is building a community-owned alternative to Google, indexing the web through decentralized nodes. You can run one easily through hosting partners like NodeOrbit.
Nodes earn $8–$30/month now, but if Timpi scales to even a $30M market cap (a 10x from today), earnings could hit $200–$300/month or more.
DeEEP decentralizes web hosting using plug-and-play mini servers. You earn from Deep tokens and hosting revenue. Example: hosting a mix of nodes could earn $2,700+ per year, with upside if token prices rise.
Devices aren’t sold directly; you get access by buying Deep NFTs, which secure your spot for future sales and bonus rewards.
Dabba lets individuals own Wi-Fi hotspots that serve paying customers in India. ISPs handle all deployment and maintenance, while owners collect a share of the rewards.
Given India’s massive market (1.4B people, half still offline), Dabba’s potential reach is huge. Rewards could range from $25–$1,000/month, depending on network adoption post-TGE.
🔟 Geodnet: GPS on Steroids
Geodnet has built the world’s largest real-time precision positioning network, improving GPS accuracy 100x. It’s already generating $4.9M in annual revenue, with 80% of proceeds used to buy back and burn tokens.
You can mine with a Geodnet or Wingbits device, earning up to $50-100/month or more if you’re in a “superhex” zone. If their token reaches $9.50 as projected, daily rewards could skyrocket.
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Bottom Line:
DePIN projects are reshaping how we earn from the real world with AI, data, bandwidth, Wi-Fi, and more, all monetized on-chain. Whether you start with free apps like Kaiser or go bigger with nodes like Flux or Geodnet, these projects show just how early we still are in the decentralized infrastructure revolution.
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