6 Recent peaq Network’s DePIN Partnerships You Shouldn’t Miss Out On.

Blaise Hilary
7 min readAug 29, 2024

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When the world goes DePIN, where would you be?

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks are picking up relevance, changing the way people interact with infrastructures, utilities, machines, and services, both on-chain and off-chain.

DePINs take power away from the central control of big tech companies and decentralize it, enabling users to become active participants and earn from their engagement with these infrastructures.

Imagine earning from the simplest things that you would have only been able to pay for and never have a voice in their control.

For instance, you subscribe to music companies such as Spotify to listen to songs. While you contribute to their revenue, you never earn anything in return.

If a music platform is launched as a DePIN, you would be able to earn from streaming, listening, buying, subscribing, etc.

peaq Network is building an ecosystem of DePINs aimed at delivering earth-friendly and real-time utilities and services infused with blockchain technology to ensure that users stay actively engaged, involved, and rewarded.

As we wrap up August, a stroll through peaq’s ecosystem shows that the team has been making moves by teaming up with new DePINs.

These are the new partnerships you should look into and join early.

Fireblocks

This DePIN is all about security, a feature that is absolutely critical when you are dealing with digital assets.

If you are an institutional investor or a company serious about dipping your toes into decentralized waters, security is non-negotiable.

Fireblocks shines as an enterprise known for making sure digital assets are stored, moved, and managed with top-notch security.

So, what does this mean for you if you are in the game?

If you’re managing $PEAQ tokens or any other tokens/assets in the peaq ecosystem, Fireblocks has you covered.

Having a super-secure vault where you can stash your digital assets without ever having to lose your sleep over potential hacks/breaches is Fireblock’s main goal.

With the Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) feature it uses, other DePINs in the peaqosystem (as peaq’s ecosystem is fondly called) can create and manage wallets at scale.

Every institutional investor wants their assets to be secured, the same way many crypto networks look to give their customers full control over their wallet keys.

Let’s say you are running a business on peaq or an asset holder of one of the DePINs on peaq and you need a secure way to handle transactions and manage assets; with Fireblocks, you can do those while staying compliant with industry standards.

And, if you are trading or transferring large amounts of digital assets, the network connects you with a web of thousands of liquidity partners and trading venues, making your transactions swift in addition to being secure.

Members of the peaqosystem have a high-security financial hub at fingertips, with one collaboration.

If you want to know how valid Fireblocks is, within the last three months, the network has overseen over US$200 billion-worth of transactions between traders and over thirty decentralized exchanges.

NetSepio

You may have probably used a VPN to keep your internet browsing private or, most especially, for sites that are unavailable in your region.

Here’s the thing, though. Traditional virtual private networks are not always as private as they claim. Matter of fact, many centralized VPN providers have been caught collecting and selling user data, which is pretty ironic considering they are meant to protect your privacy.

Browsing the web or streaming movies on private sites is one thing, but knowing that your data is totally secure and private — no one is collecting it, no one is selling it, and you are in full control… is another. Now, that is where NetSepio steps in.

Earlier this month, peaq integrated with NetSepio to push for a decentralized VPN service system that truly protects your internet privacy. NetSepio is a decentralized network, so there is zero central authority that can spy on you or mishandle your data.

When you travel and need to access secure Wi-Fi, with NetSepio’s Erebrus network, you can connect to decentralized and trustworthy Wi-Fi nodes.

NetSepio is also a DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure network), where users come around and contribute their assets without a single central manager. If you are willing to share your bandwidth, you can accumulate rewards while helping others stay secure online.

MapMetrics

Also joining the peaqosystem is MapMetrics, a DePIN that aims at redefining how we interact with maps.

MapMetrics incentivizes you and other users with crypto and NFTs, to boost the morale needed to update live traffic conditions, road hazards, speed traps, and accidents in real-time. All of these make sure that the community controls the data.

You can also contribute by keeping information on things such as shop hours, menus, and up-to-date ratings, all while earning rewards and maintaining their privacy. This ensures that the value of data is accessible to everyone.

To mark their collaboration with peaq, MapMetrics launched a limited edition SPT device in a vibrant peaq purple. This exclusive device ensures the synergy between peaq Network and MapMetrics.

With 2,000 devices available, they offered a 25% discount during the pre-sale, for early adopters to participate.

Combiner

Combiner is another remarkable addition to the peaqosystem, aiming to improve how we access and use energy globally.

Founded by Kai Seifert, Combiner is on a mission to empower everyone on Earth with access to clean energy at zero marginal cost. This involves transforming everyday smart devices like electric water heaters, EV chargers, and air conditioners into distributed energy resources (DERs).

Aggregating DERs means working toward creating the first community-owned virtual power plant that serves the entire planet. Anything is possible.

The potential for Combiner’s vision is enormous, particularly when considering the vast amount of solar energy that hits the Earth’s surface — enough to meet global energy demand for a year in just two hours.

However, to fully harness this renewable power, it is not just about producing energy but also about active participation from consumers.

Combiner’s integration into the peaqosystem aligns perfectly with this vision, utilizing peaq’s blockchain to ensure that DERs can interact in near real-time, driving a zero-carbon energy future.

Joining the peaqosystem, Combiner benefits from a supportive ecosystem of builders and a robust machine authentication system that boosts their ability to serve end-users effectively.

Synapx

For those who are invested in health tech or wearable devices, Synapx is for you.

Wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers collect tons of valuable data — everything from your heart rate to your sleep patterns. But here’s the catch: who really owns that data? And how can it be used securely?

Synapx is tackling these questions head-on by creating a decentralized marketplace for health data. Instead of wearing a fitness tracker while your data is just sitting there or being used without your permission, you could share it securely in exchange for something tangible.

Now, why am I sharing my personal data instead of keeping it to myself like NetSepio helps me do?

You see, institutions collect data to analyze trends, improve services and target marketing, to make informed decisions, enhance user experience, and drive innovation, all while increasing efficiency and profitability. So, whether it is for medical research or improving health services, your data becomes a valuable asset that you control.

How does that even happen?

Once given permission, data is collected through interactions, surveys, sensors, or transactions that are then processed using analytics tools to identify patterns, optimize operations, predict trends, etc.

For example, you are someone who has been using a wearable to monitor a chronic condition. You have all this data from your interactions with it, but you don’t know how to use it beyond tracking your daily metrics. Synapx’s DePIN asks for permission to collect your data (about how you interact with your device) which is then securely shared with researchers or healthcare providers who can use it to possibly make breakthroughs in treatment or personalized care.

And the best part? You are rewarded.

Synapx’s integration into the peaqosystem also offers even more benefits. Devices in the network ring get unique peaq IDs, which ensure that data is accurate and securely linked to the right source.

You can manage your personal health data via peaq-compatible wallets that give you full control over what’s shared and with whom. With smart contracts automating data storage and rewards via the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), you can rest easy knowing your information is safe.

Speaking of devices…

Roam Network

Adding to this impressive list of collaborations is the most recent integration of Roam Network, a platform that takes crowdsourcing to the next level by collecting real-time network and performance data from users. This data plays a crucial role in optimizing telecom services and enhancing customer experience, making it a valuable asset for both telecom operators and users alike.

One of the key use cases of Roam Network is improving mobile network coverage. Users contribute data on signal strength and network performance from various locations, allowing telecom companies to identify areas with poor coverage and prioritize infrastructure improvements. This crowdsourced data offers a more accurate and comprehensive picture of network performance compared to traditional methods, which often rely on limited testing.

Roam Network enhances customer experience by enabling real-time troubleshooting. When users encounter issues such as slow internet speeds or dropped calls, they can share their performance data instantly.

Telecom operators can then use this data to diagnose and resolve problems more quickly, reducing downtime and improving overall service quality. This proactivity helps build customer trust and satisfaction, as issues are addressed before they become widespread.

Additionally, Roam Network’s infrastructure has a foundation that is laid on identity management and data verification, essential components for global expansion. Its decentralization ensures that user data is securely managed and verified, which is particularly important for maintaining integrity of the data being shared.

For example, if a user in a rural area consistently reports poor signal strength, this information is validated and used by telecompanies to enhance service in that region. Users maintain control over their data, for a more user-friendly experience.

Roam opens the door for users to earn rewards for their participation. Users are compensated, both telecom providers and users gain value. This encourages widespread participation, more robust data collection, and better network performance.

Which of these DePINs interest you the most? I find all of them very interesting. Check them out and DYOR to discover why you should be a petty of them.

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