Over the past few months, I’ve been noticing a clear trend in Web3: projects that focus on decentralized infrastructure, whether it’s compute, AI, or real world networks, are gaining real traction. The narrative is shiftingWeb3 isn’t just about tokens and DeFi anymore. It’s about building the foundations that allow developers, creators, and communities to operate freely and efficiently.
@Fluence $FLT fits directly into this narrative. By providing a decentralized network for compute, Fluence allows developers to run applications and AI workloads without relying on a single cloud provider. That means projects can scale faster, avoid bottlenecks, and maintain censorship resistance. In a sense, Fluence is helping Web3 applications move from experimental to operational, giving developers tools they can actually rely on.
Other projects that I think are shaping this infrastructure driven narrative include:
✔️ @Render Network $RNDR enables decentralized GPU rendering and AI workloads for creators.
✔️ @Akash Nation $AKT offers decentralized cloud infrastructure for developers.
✔️ @Helium $HNT creating decentralized wireless networks that connect IoT devices in the real world.
✔️ @Stacks Network $STX bridges Bitcoin security with smart contracts to enable a more decentralized application ecosystem.
What’s interesting about these projects is how they complement each other. Render and Akash tackle compute, Helium tackles connectivity, and Stacks adds security and programmability. Fluence sits at the intersection, providing a platform where compute, storage, and application logic can operate together seamlessly.
For me, watching these projects develop highlights something crucial: Web3 isn’t just about hype or speculation anymore. The next wave is infrastructure driven projects that empower developers and communities, build scalable systems and bridge the gap between decentralized protocols and real world usage.
