What is DePIN? Understanding Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN)

The digital world is buzzing about DePIN—Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks.

But what exactly is DePIN, and why is it becoming a game-changer? Let's dive in!

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🔍 The $49 billion GPU market powering AI is monopolized by giants like NVIDIA and AWS, creating a bottleneck for innovation.

But decentralization offers a game-changing alternative.

Explore how Livepeer is breaking the mold.

https://mirror.xyz/livepeer.eth/-60buxSsVjFmhRohaV_zgFQVH0OxwIjE7icd8DHktLc

As Livepeer keeps building the AI Subnet video capabilities, more and more node operators and app builders are onboard and using the alpha.

🔷 27 AI node O’s performing jobs.
🔷 ~41k Text-to-Image jobs performed.
🔷 ~6k Image-to-Image jobs performed.
🔷 ~20k Image-to-Video jobs performed.
🔷 ~2.5k Upscale jobs performed.
🔷 845 winning AI tickets paid out

Join our Discord to find out more and get the latest updates.

Join us on July 23 at 12:30 PM ET for the Open Ecosystem Call to discuss key updates on the AI Subnet, new developments and opportunities within the Livepeer ecosystem.

Don’t miss this chance to connect and engage with the community.

Join the event:
https://discord.gg/livepeer?event=1264997884840116335

Livepeer's AI capabilities just got a major boost with the latest release.

Speech-to-text via Whisper, Stable Diffusion 3 support, and more customization options for generative AI media outputs have been added.

Dive into the details and update now!

https://livepeer-ai.productlane.com/changelog

Discover how job-based marketplaces simplify AI compute by shifting complexity from developers to the network, unlike server-based marketplaces that leave the burden on developers.

Dive into how Livepeer exposes this easy-to-use job marketplace.

https://mirror.xyz/livepeer.eth/CUUeJiLtrp1T5FupmpSWcfVPUvxKl8UvLj948-E10ag

📝 @EthCC was full of insightful conversations, collaborations, and exciting developments for Livepeer! Here’s a detailed recap of Livepeer highlights:

🌐 Community Connections:
It was great to sit down with Livepeer users like @streamm_tv, @hifurrend, @orb_club, @huddle01com, and @streameth, who were streaming the conference and many side events, discussing their experiences and future plans.

🤝 Engaging with Node Operators:
It was fantastic to connect in person with orchestrators like @Moz_Computing, Ad Astra Video, @tenderize_me, @FoundryServices and @rick_staa. Your contributions are crucial to the network's success!

🎙️ Panel Discussions:
There was the opportunity to speak on several panels about the future of AI media enabled by decentralized and cost-effective networks like Livepeer. It was great to share the stage with projects like @ICN_Protocol, @POKTnetwork, @FilFoundation, @NEARProtocol, @RefractionDAO, @StoryProtocol, @encodeclub and more, highlighting our innovative solutions.

💡 Raising Awareness:
It's been also a good time to engage in many 1-on-1 conversations with $LPT holders, raising awareness about Livepeer’s capabilities and potential, and discussing the broader impact of decentralized AI and media.

ETHCC was a powerful reminder of the vibrant community and dynamic innovation happening around decentralized video and AI. Let’s continue to build and grow together! 🌟

📣 Join the next Livepeer Treasury Talk this Wednesday, July 17, at 12:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CEST on Discord!

We'll discuss updates from current SPEs, review live proposals, and provide feedback on new ideas.

Don't miss this chance to engage in our governance process!

Great news! Livepeer is in the process of claiming its handle on Farcaster!

It's exciting to bring the AI Subnet to the Farcaster community and offer skilled builders a bounty to develop a Livepeer AI Farcaster frame.

Interested? Sign up below 👇

A new treasury proposal is open for voting, suggesting retroactive funding for apps (@streameth, @orb_club, @huddle01com, @tapexyz and more) that have driven demand to the Livepeer network.

All node operators & delegating token holders can make their voices heard.

Vote now 👇

Right after Livepeer Happy Hour (from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CEST), don't miss the @RefractionDAO x Towns Party at Reset in Bruxelles.

Enjoy an immersive experience with Refraction’s visual creative tool, Regenerate.

https://lu.ma/qw0mgyzw

Are fan-co-created visuals the future of live music?

Thanks to Livepeer grantee ORIGIN STØRIES @originslive, fans can contribute AI-generated visuals to live shows from anywhere in the world.

Find out how this collaboration is transforming live music.

https://musictech.com/news/industry/origin-stories-fan-co-created-visuals-live-music/

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Livepeer Happy Hour in Brussels!

The support, energy, and enthusiasm are always appreciated.

Here’s to Livepeer's amazing community! 🙌

🚨 Reminder!

Join us for Happy Hour @EthCC tomorrow from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CEST at Reset in Brussels!

Enjoy great food and cocktails while networking with industry leaders!

https://lu.ma/j8rw4jva

🎉 Exciting news! @ViewFi_App has secured a grant to integrate @livepeerstudio, which will power its innovative live streaming platform! 📺

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🚨 Reminder! Tomorrow, July 9th at 2:30 PM CEST, join Livepeer Cofounder @petkanics and leaders from other projects on a panel discussing the role of community in DePIN success.

Part of Infra 3.0 Bruxelles, supported by @ICN_Protocol, @POKTnetwork, and @FilFoundation.

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Just a few days left!

Join us for Happy Hour @EthCC in Brussels! 🥳

Connect with industry leaders while enjoying great food, cocktails, and live music 🎶

Register now and be part of the dance floor!
https://lu.ma/j8rw4jva

Here are the events that Livepeer will be speaking at, sponsoring, or hosting in the coming days.

Join us to connect, learn, and explore the future of decentralized video and AI.

Check out the latest highlights from Livepeer! From the successful AI Subnet launch to exciting events like GEN VIDEO in Berlin, new partnerships, and treasury proposals.

Curious? Read the updates and see what's shaping the future of decentralized video:
https://mirror.xyz/livepeer.eth/6R5uR-f0sLOj0r_Ubva99FKE3xY7sZM6zBB9xGfy_UQ

🐠 Exciting news! @fishtankislive has hit 1 million viewers and $3 million in revenue!

Their unique interactive live reality show, powered by @livepeerstudio, is a prime example of how niche content creators can thrive.

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