94 DePIN Companies
DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure network) companies use tokens to pay people for running real-world infrastructure: wireless hotspots, storage, GPUs, sensors and maps. LeadWave's crypto database lists 94 DePIN companies, as of November 2026. The table shows the 30 biggest, by funding and market rank, each with one decision maker.
Chainlink
Internet Computer
Filecoin
WISeKey
Helium
VeChain
HashCash Consultants
- DePIN companies
- 94
- In LeadWave's database, November 2026
- Decision makers
- 86
- At 81 companies
- On CoinMarketCap
- 83%
- 78 with a ranked coin
- Funding raised
- $2.2B
- By 70 companies that disclose it
Top DePIN companies
The 30 biggest of 94, by funding raised and CoinMarketCap rank. Each row names one decision maker; the email is in the full list.
| Company | What it does | HQ | Size · funding | Decision maker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ChainlinkLINKchain.link | Chainlink provides tamper-proof inputs and outputs for smart contracts on the blockchain.RWA TokenizationBitcoinDeFi | George Town | #14 on CoinMarketCapFounded 2017 | Steve MuSenior Blockchain Architect |
| 2Internet ComputerICPinternetcomputer.org | DFINITY Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland, established in October 2016.Layer 1 and Layer 2 BlockchainsAI CryptoWeb3 | Zurich | $166.9M raised#50 on CoinMarketCap250 employeesFounded 2016 | Dominic WilliamsFounder & Chief Scientist |
| 3FilecoinFILfilecoin.io | Accelerating the Filecoin ecosystem, designed to store humanity’s most important information.Layer 1 and Layer 2 BlockchainsAI CryptoWeb3 | San Francisco | $258.2M raised#72 on CoinMarketCap1 employeesFounded 2014 | Clara TsaoBlockchain & Tech Executive |
| 4WISeKeywisekey.com | WISeKey is a cybersecurity company using blockchain, AI, IoT technologies, and security to counterfeit fraud of bankcard and transactions.Crypto SecurityCrypto SaaSCrypto Compliance | Geneva | $256.6M raised210 employeesFounded 1999 | Carlos FuentesVice-president Corporate Alliances & Partnerships |
| 5HeliumHNThelium.com | Helium is an Internet-of-Things developer platform for building the network and transferring IoT device data.Enterprise BlockchainWeb3Crypto Infrastructure | San Francisco | $164.8M raised#363 on CoinMarketCap130 employeesFounded 2013 | Amir HaleemJanitor |
| 6VeChainVETvechain.org | A global leading enterprise-friendly blockchain company which aims to connect blockchain to real-world business.Enterprise BlockchainRWA TokenizationLayer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains | Shanghai | #88 on CoinMarketCap130 employeesFounded 2015 | Peter ZhouChief Executive Officer |
| 7HashCash Consultantshashcashconsultants.com | HashCash Consultants is a software company offering Blockchain, AI, Big Data and IoT products, platforms and services.AI CryptoBlockchain | Palo Alto | $150M raised99 employeesFounded 2015 | — |
8 IOTAIOTAiota.org | IOTA is an open-source distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrency designed for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Web3 applications.Crypto ComplianceEnterprise BlockchainRWA Tokenization | Berlin | $118M raised#139 on CoinMarketCap140 employeesFounded 2017 | Dominik SchienerCo-Founder, Stifter and Chairman |
9 Theta LabsTHETAthetatoken.org | The leading decentralized video delivery network powered by users and a native blockchainCrypto PaymentLayer 1 and Layer 2 BlockchainsAI Crypto | San Jose | $113M raised#148 on CoinMarketCap37 employeesFounded 2017 | Mitch LiuFounding Member |
10 ArweaveARarweave.org | Arweave is an information technology company that specializes in data storage, blockchain, and serverless web.Layer 1 and Layer 2 BlockchainsWeb3Blockchain | London | $22M raised#117 on CoinMarketCap23 employeesFounded 2017 | Sam WilliamsCEO of Forward Research & Creator |
11 IoTeXIOTXiotex.io | IoTeX is the leading decentralized network to power billions of machines at scale, drive the machine economy (machinefi) applications.AI CryptoDeFiBlockchain | Menlo Park | $110M raised#546 on CoinMarketCap48 employeesFounded 2017 | Raullen ChaiCEO |
12 Akash NetworkAKTakash.network | Akash Network, the world’s first decentralized and open-source cloud.AI CryptoWeb3Blockchain | San Francisco | $2M raised#128 on CoinMarketCap130 employeesFounded 2015 | Greg OsuriCEO |
13 NeoNEOneo.org | Neo Smart Economy, commonly known as Neo, is an open-source blockchain platform founded in 2014.Crypto Asset ManagersEnterprise BlockchainCrypto Payment | Shanghai | $104.5M raised#154 on CoinMarketCap45 employeesFounded 2014 | Erik ArriagaManager |
14 JasmyCoinJASMYjasmy.co.jp | Jasmy combines blockchain and IoT to pursue "data sovereignty," letting individuals securely manage and use their own data.Blockchain | Japan | #132 on CoinMarketCap1 employeesFounded 2016 | Hiroshi Harada |
15 OriginTrailTRACorigintrail.io | First purpose-built protocol for supply chain based on blockchainCrypto Data and AnalyticsEnterprise BlockchainRWA Tokenization | Ljubljana | $22.5M raised#140 on CoinMarketCap14 employeesFounded 2013 | Ziga DrevFounder |
16 GEODNETGEODgeodnet.com | GEODNET is the largest decentralized Real-Time Kinematics (RTK) network, providing centimeter-level GPS precision globally.NFTCrypto StartupsWeb3 | Santa Clara | $15M raised#165 on CoinMarketCap23 employeesFounded 2021 | Mike HortonProject Creator |
17 NillionNILnillion.com | Nillion is a technology company based in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2021.Crypto SecurityAI CryptoCrypto Startups | — | $65M raised#472 on CoinMarketCap90 employeesFounded 2021 | Andrew MasantoCo-Founder |
18 AethirATHaethir.com | Aethir is a decentralized cloud computing network founded in 2021 and based in Singapore.Crypto SaaSCrypto GamingEnterprise Blockchain | Singapore | $9M raised#178 on CoinMarketCap83 employeesFounded 2021 | Daniel WangCo-Founder & CEO |
19 MultiversXEGLDmultiversx.com | Elrond is a highly scalable, fast and secure blockchain platform for distributed apps, enterprise use cases and the new internet economy.Crypto ComplianceCrypto GamingEnterprise Blockchain | Sibiu | $1.9M raised#180 on CoinMarketCap85 employeesFounded 2018 | Beniamin MincuFounder & CEO |
20 HoloHOTholochain.org | Holochain is an open-source software framework that enables the development of secure and fast peer-to-peer applications.Enterprise BlockchainWeb3Crypto Infrastructure | Gibraltar | #199 on CoinMarketCap16 employeesFounded 2017 | Eric Harris-BraunExecutive Director, Holochain Foundation |
21 OrchidOXTorchid.com | Keep your data private and access content anywhere!Web3Blockchain | San Francisco | $47.8M raised#1,019 on CoinMarketCap320 employeesFounded 2017 | Patrick DietzenCo-Founder & Managing Director |
22 Impossible Cloud NetworkICNTicn.global | Impossible Cloud Network (ICN) is a decentralized cloud infrastructure project founded in 2024 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.Enterprise BlockchainAI CryptoCrypto Startups | Zug | $31.7M raised#285 on CoinMarketCap16 employeesFounded 2024 | Camilo GalarragaManaging Director |
23 IOSTIOSTiost.io | Internet of Services is developing a scalable layer 1 blockchain for online servicesLayer 1 and Layer 2 BlockchainsBlockchain | Singapore | $40M raised#573 on CoinMarketCap25 employeesFounded 2015 | Yannan WangCo-founder |
24 DoubleZero2Zdoublezero.xyz | DoubleZero Foundation is a non-profit organization based in the Cayman Islands, dedicated to enhancing the development and adoption of the DoubleZero Network.AI CryptoWeb3Crypto Infrastructure | USA | $28M raised#296 on CoinMarketCap25 employees | Kevin MajkutHead of User Relations |
25 peaqPEAQpeaq.xyz | peaq is a Berlin based deep-tech company developing decentralized infrastructure for the Economy of Things.Layer 1 and Layer 2 BlockchainsCrypto InfrastructureBlockchain | Berlin | $3.9M raised#297 on CoinMarketCap62 employeesFounded 2017 | Max ThakeCEO |
26 LivepeerLPTlivepeer.org | Livepeer Studio is a New York City-based company that specializes in decentralized live video streaming and transcoding.Crypto Data and AnalyticsCrypto GamingAI Crypto | New York | #302 on CoinMarketCap4 employees | Qiang HanVice President of Engineering |
27 AcurastACUacurast.com | Acurast Association is a non-profit organization based in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2022.AI CryptoCrypto StartupsWeb3 | — | $5.4M raised#329 on CoinMarketCap18 employeesFounded 2022 | Alessandro CarliPresident of the Committee |
28 io.netIOio.net | io.net is a decentralized GPU cloud and AI infrastructure platform based in New York, NY, founded in 2022.Enterprise BlockchainAI CryptoCrypto Startups | New York | $31.7M raised#351 on CoinMarketCap79 employeesFounded 2022 | Gaurav SharmaChief Executive Officer |
29 IrysIRYSirys.xyz | Irys is a pioneering company that has developed the first programmable datachain, an L1 blockchain focused on optimizing data storage and execution.Crypto Data and AnalyticsEnterprise BlockchainLayer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains | London | $18.7M raised#380 on CoinMarketCap23 employeesFounded 2021 | Josh BenaronFounder |
30 AnkrANKRankr.com | Ankr is a Web3-native infrastructure platform.Enterprise BlockchainDeFiWeb3 | San Francisco | $27.3M raised#429 on CoinMarketCap87 employeesFounded 2017 | Stanley WuCo-Founder & CTO of Ankr |
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DePIN companies at a glance
- 70 of the 94 DePIN companies have disclosed funding, $2.2B raised in all.
- 78 (83%) have a coin or token ranked on CoinMarketCap.
- Most are small teams: 78% of those with a known headcount have 50 employees or fewer.
- USA has the most with a known headquarters: 31.
- Many are also on other lists: Crypto Infrastructure (53), AI Crypto (47) and Web3 (45).
- 81 of them (86%) have a decision maker in the list, 86 people in all.
- USA31 · 33%
- Switzerland10 · 11%
- Singapore9 · 10%
- UK8 · 9%
- Germany5 · 5%
- Italy3 · 3%
- Taiwan3 · 3%
- China2 · 2%
- Crypto Infrastructure53 · 56%
- AI Crypto47 · 50%
- Web345 · 48%
- Enterprise Blockchain28 · 30%
- Crypto Startups23 · 24%
- DeFi22 · 23%
- Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains18 · 19%
- Crypto Gaming9 · 10%
- 20251 · 1%
- 20245 · 5%
- 20231 · 1%
- 20222 · 2%
- 202110 · 11%
- 20204 · 4%
- 20196 · 6%
- 201811 · 12%
How this list was built
A company is on it when its description, its Crunchbase industries or its CoinMarketCap tags say it works in DePIN. Matching is broad on purpose, so a company can be on several lists. Companies whose website no longer works, or that collapsed (FTX, Celsius, BlockFi …), are left out.
The data comes from LeadWave's crypto database, last updated in November 2026: companies from Crunchbase and CoinMarketCap, each website checked to be live, with headquarters, headcount and funding refreshed in November 2026. Decision makers who had moved to another company were replaced or taken out. The table ranks companies by funding raised and CoinMarketCap rank, whichever puts them higher.
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Frequently asked questions
DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure network) companies use tokens to pay people for running real-world infrastructure: wireless hotspots, storage, GPUs, sensors and maps.
LeadWave's crypto database lists 94 DePIN companies, as of November 2026. Each company is counted once, however many coins or tokens it has.
The biggest, by funding raised and CoinMarketCap rank, are Chainlink, Internet Computer, Filecoin, WISeKey and Helium. The table on this page lists the top 30, each with one decision maker.
Each row on this page names one decision maker, often the CEO or a founder. Their emails are in the 1,300 Crypto Companies List: 1,324 companies and 1,165 decision makers' emails, 1,066 of them verified. It costs $99, one-time.
Companies come from Crunchbase and CoinMarketCap, and each website is checked to be live. Headquarters, headcount, founding year and funding were refreshed in November 2026. Decision makers' emails are found and verified one by one, and each person is checked against where they work now: anyone who had moved on was replaced with the company's current CEO or a founder, or taken out. The list is refreshed as the database grows; this page is from November 2026.