ChainCatcher news, the encryption research institution Messari recently released an in-depth research report on CESS Network, highlighting the necessity of data value infrastructure for the development of industries such as AI and Web3. Messari systematically analyzes the groundbreaking technological architecture and strategic layout of CESS Network in the field of Web3 data infrastructure in the report.The report points out that the data value infrastructure network built by CESS based on DePIN achieves data valorization, sovereignty return, and privacy protection, addressing three core contradictions in the AI era: the lack of data sovereignty, storage efficiency bottlenecks, and the allocation of computing and storage resources. It drives the integration of Web3 with the real economy and RWA, using compliant data circulation protocols to connect the closed loop of "storage and distribution - rights confirmation and privacy - sharing and circulation," and builds the next-generation infrastructure that supports AI training, DeSci collaboration, and enterprise-level data markets.

ChainCatcher news, the DePIN project Roam has officially launched on nine exchanges: Bybit, Bitget, Gate.io, KuCoin, MEXC, Backpack, Hotcoin, LBank, and CoinEx, starting ROAM/USDT trading. BitMart will launch the ROAM/USDT trading pair at 19:00, and users can participate in trading shortly after.In addition, the ten exchanges are simultaneously launching airdrop activities totaling 6 million ROAM to encourage users to participate in trading.To incentivize users to engage in network building, Roam officials have introduced a community creation bounty of 100,000 ROAM, miner airdrops, and a 7-day check-in reward (up to 1400 Points). At the same time, on March 6 at 20:00 (UTC+8), the staking pool (with a maximum annual yield of 200% + 20-30% rewards) and the locked pool (with up to 50 GB of free eSIM data per month) will be launched simultaneously to support the long-term development of the ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Solana ecosystem DePIN project Shaga announced the completion of a $4 million financing round, led by IOSG Ventures, with investors including Everyrealm, Amber Group, MH Ventures, and several angel investors.Shaga is dedicated to reshaping the gaming experience, breaking through hardware bottlenecks, and providing ultra-low latency and high-performance gaming, aiming to allow billions of players worldwide to enjoy the ultimate gaming fun. By adopting edge computing technology, Shaga brings a cloud gaming experience to users, enabling anyone to set up nodes and share games. Players can participate in the DePIN network at a lower cost and with lower latency without the need to purchase specialized hardware, significantly lowering the entry barrier to the ecosystem.Previously, Shaga had just completed a $1 million angel round financing in June 2024.

ChainCatcher news, decentralized network hardware infrastructure company GEODNET announced that it has completed a $8 million strategic financing round, led by Multicoin Capital, with participation from ParaFi and DACM, bringing its total financing to $15 million.This financing will be used to expand its global real-time kinematic (RTK) network and support the development of the next generation of robotics and Physical AI.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Swedish blockchain aviation data network company Wingbits will launch satellites via the SpaceX Transporter-13 mission at the end of February to enhance the data verification capabilities of its decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN).The company's CEO Robin Wingardh stated at the Hong Kong Consensus conference that over 2,200 ground nodes have been deployed in more than 90 countries worldwide, tracking approximately 120,000 unique flights daily.Wingbits uses Solana testnet tokens to incentivize data providers, differentiating itself from traditional aviation data companies FlightAware and Flightradar24. The company recently completed a $5.6 million second seed funding round backed by investors including Borderless Capital and Bullish Capital.

ChainCatcher news, according to market data from RootData, the DePIN Chain token (DEEPSEEK) has increased by 55.4% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at $0.0098.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, DePIN Chain is the infrastructure of the AI ecosystem. Users generate web data on Google Chrome. Their data is traded through AI Cubes and the $DEEPSEEK token.

ChainCatcher news, the world's first Web3 smart charger CyberCharge announces the upcoming launch of its first airdrop event, introducing a reward program of "thousands of tokens, one charge to get." CyberCharge has received widespread acclaim in the DePIN smart hardware field for its innovative "charging is mining" concept. This airdrop marks the first implementation of its ecological philosophy and is expected to become a new benchmark in the industry.The ecological component of CyberCharge, Ai Doggy, integrates rich interaction and reward mechanisms. User participation and activity in this scenario will be key factors in determining airdrop rewards. This initiative encourages users to actively explore the Ai Doggy scenario and deeply engage in the construction of the CyberCharge ecosystem.In addition, CyberCharge is highly aligned with the ecological philosophy of SOL mobile, promoting massive airdrops and has reached a strategic cooperation. CyberCharge is expected to bring substantial returns to early users, and its future development is highly anticipated in the industry.

ChainCatcher news, the DePIN protocol Teneo Protocol has completed a $3 million seed round financing, led by RockawayX and Borderless, with participation from Generative Ventures and others.Teneo is built on the first layer of the machine economy, peaq, unlocking social media data for Web3 and Web2 builders through the power of the community. The Teneo community node is a Web3 browser extension that allows anyone to contribute to the growing data network by collecting public posts from platforms like X and Reddit.According to RootData, Teneo Protocol is a DePIN data protocol. By targeting data pools that are behind paywalls or currently inaccessible (such as real-time social media insights and machine-generated data from industries like mobile and energy), Teneo has created a standardized access point. This allows AI companies, exchanges, market makers, builders, ecosystems, and more to utilize it.

ChainCatcher news, the DePIN project Hivello has received a strategic investment led by Animoca Brands. The specific amount has not been disclosed. The funds raised will be used for further innovation to simplify DePIN nodes and make them more user-friendly.Hivello is a DePIN aggregator that allows users to monetize idle computing resources across multiple decentralized networks to earn income. Previously, Hivello completed a $1.5 million funding round in February last year, with participation from Blockchange and others.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the decentralized gaming infrastructure platform Beamable has completed a $13.5 million Series A funding round, led by Bitkraft Ventures, with participation from Arca, Advancit Capital, 2Punks, P2 Ventures, Solana Foundation, Scytale Digital, defy.vc, GrandBanks Capital, and Permit Ventures.The new funding round aims to accelerate the development and expansion of Beamable Network, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) designed to change the way backend infrastructure for games is built and operated. Beamable Network is committed to transforming on-site game support by reducing reliance on centralized hyperscalers.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized data infrastructure CESS Network is about to launch a decentralized AI cloud computing platform based on DePIN, dedicated to providing efficient, flexible, and low-cost solutions for AI computing, ushering in a new era of decentralized AI as a Service (AIaaS). Following the launch of the industry's first AI data protocol AI LINK and the AI Agent aggregation platform AI Agent Hub, the plan for the CESS AI cloud computing platform marks the completion of its "data-computing-application" full-stack AI infrastructure layout.The platform decentralizes the sharing of GPU resources, breaking through the high costs, low efficiency, and security risks of traditional cloud computing, allowing users to easily access AI models and computing resources without managing complex hardware; it supports elastic computing and dynamic resource allocation, optimizing AI computing needs, avoiding resource waste, and is widely applicable to various AI applications such as AI NFTs, intelligent dialogue, and real-time translation.As an important force in promoting the integration of Web3 and AI, CESS will reshape the AI computing ecosystem and value distribution rules, sharing the AI growth dividends with every DePIN contributor and participant.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Movement Labs co-founder Rushi Manche stated in an interview that decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) must overcome the lack of a cohesive narrative to achieve mass adoption.DePIN has such a diverse range of use cases, many of which are highly technical, making it often difficult to market projects to the public or achieve product-market fit.Nevertheless, the outlook for the industry remains bright, citing former President Trump's support for crypto policies as a reason for optimism.

ChainCatcher news, the first AI + DePIN project based on the TON network, PinGo, officially launched its Staking Program Season I on January 22 at 20:00 (UTC + 8), providing users with a new way to earn $PUNNY rewards by staking $PINGO tokens ($PUNNY is PinGo's first Meme token, planned for release in Q2). The staking activity takes place on the TON chain, and users can participate in staking through the PinGo official website or Telegram MiniBot.It is reported that the NFT staking feature will be launched in the second season, offering users more earning opportunities. PinGo stated that this plan aims to help users activate idle assets and maximize token value while laying the groundwork for the future introduction of more innovative features.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, DePIN startup Wingbits has completed a $5.6 million funding round, led by Borderless Capital and Bullish Capital, bringing Wingbits' total funding to $9.2 million.Wingbits is a decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) startup focused on the aviation industry, aiming to provide reward-based flight tracking services using crypto-secured Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) receivers.