Measured, not estimated.
DePin.Builders is an independent research hub for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks. We list and verify projects, review hardware, rank networks, and give operators the tools to price a deployment before they buy. We earn through clearly disclosed affiliate links, paid placement, and verification services, and none of that moves a score.
Verified, not vibes
Every listed project is scored against a public methodology. Verification status is editorial and stays separate from any commercial relationship. We lead with the point, we say plainly when a network only works while the subsidy lasts, and we present every yield, ROI, and token figure as indicative or reported, never guaranteed.
The six-dimension framework
Each project is scored 0 to 100 on six weighted dimensions. The headline builder score is the weighted editorial composite of these dimensions, scored on the same methodology for every project, including the one affiliated with our founder. The composite is editorial, not a strict average, and it is not financial advice.
| Dimension | Weight | What it measures | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demand-side revenue | 20% | Real enterprise revenue measured against token incentive emissions. | Ratio at or above 0.50, with annual recurring revenue over $500k |
| Token economics | 15% | Emission schedule, burn mechanics, and payout sustainability. | Net-positive token deflation within three years of mainnet |
| Network decentralization | 15% | Geographic and operator distribution across the physical footprint. | Coefficient at or above 0.85, no single entity over 20% of nodes |
| Hardware economics | 15% | Capital expenditure, operating cost, and payback velocity. | Payback at or under 12 months, power footprint under 5 watts |
| Operator ease | 15% | Physical install barriers, electrical and network dependencies, approvals. | Receive-only hardware, zero RF emissions, pre-configured firmware |
| Protocol transparency | 20% | Public verifiability of data, rewards, and on-chain proofs. | Real-time on-chain data, open-source drivers, auditable burns |
What a badge means
Get Verified is an editorial review against this published methodology. The fee buys the review and a listing, never a score and never a better rank. A verified badge means a project cleared our checks against the framework above, nothing more. Scores and verification are decided on the editorial side of a firewall that commercial relationships do not cross.
The founder-affiliated project
One listed project, Mālama Labs, is operated by our founder. It is listed transparently, scored on the exact same six dimensions as every other network, and never defaults to the top rank. Its disclosure renders on its project page, in its analytical report, and anywhere its score appears.
The fine print
Affiliate and editorial disclosure: DePin.Builders may earn commissions on hardware purchased through links on this site, and charges for verification and paid placement. These relationships are labeled and do not influence editorial scores or reviews. Reported yields, ROI figures, and token data are indicative, drawn from public disclosures and operator reports, and change frequently. This site does not provide financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Do your own research before deploying capital or hardware.