The hottest DePIN use cases are finding a home on #Polkadot

Polka$DOT is quietly becoming the go-to base layer for decentralised physical infrastructure. Here are ten standout examples:

• Smart Grids: EV owners and solar producers plug into blockchain-based grids. When demand peaks, excess power is automatically redirected, all recorded transparently on-chain.

• Community 5G: Neighbours set up micro 5G nodes, pooling bandwidth for faster, cheaper connectivity without relying on big telcos.

• Direct Rideshare: Drivers and passengers connect directly via blockchain. Smart contracts manage payments, eliminating platform cuts.

• Local Delivery: Restaurants run their own blockchain-based delivery systems, keeping data private and avoiding third-party fees.

• Crowdsourced Maps: Dashcams and drones feed live location data to a blockchain map layer, making it faster and more tamper-proof than traditional maps.

• AI Compute Pool: Gamers rent out unused GPU power to AI developers, earning tokens while making compute more accessible.

• Robot Training: Contributors record real-world tasks in XR. The footage trains robots, and the trainers get rewarded in tokens.

• Health Data Markets: Wearables share anonymised health stats on-chain. Users earn rewards for healthy habits, and researchers get reliable datasets.

• Supply Chain Tracking: Every step from factory to store is logged on-chain, blocking counterfeit goods.

• Decentralised Wi-Fi: Communities deploy wireless nodes tracked on-chain, creating cheaper, cable-free internet networks that grow as people join