Key Takeaways
- Fluence launched the DePIN Pledge to promote the adoption of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks.
- Industry leaders like Consensys, Polygon, and Helium support the DePIN Pledge initiative.
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Denver, United States, February 26, 2025 – Fluence, a pioneering platform providing cloudless computing, today announced the launch of the DePIN Pledge—a bold initiative calling on Web3 projects and crypto companies to publicly commit to using Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) solutions.
The DePIN Pledge launches with the collaboration of leading companies, including Consensys, Polygon, Helium, Gelato, Impossible Cloud Network, IoTEX, Infura, Spheron, BlockScout, Pocket Network, Outlier Ventures, NodeOps, IO.NET, OpenMesh, NuNet, RapidNode, AnyType, iExec, Aleph Cloud, Heurist, Derad Network, and more.
Decentralization: More than just an ideal
As the Web3 and crypto ecosystems continue to evolve, decentralization has often remained more of an ideal than a reality. A persistent challenge is the ongoing dependence on centralized infrastructure—such as cloud hyperscalers—which hinders the true potential of decentralization.
With the DePIN ecosystem maturing, it is time for Web3 and crypto companies to move beyond conversations about decentralization and fully implement it within their infrastructure.
Industry leaders on the DePIN pledge
Tom Trowbridge, Co-Founder & CEO of Fluence, expressed his excitement about the launch of the DePIN Pledge, stating:
“We are at the very beginning of DePIN adoption, and in the coming years, we expect to see a wide range of DePIN products and services used by all kinds of projects and companies. We are happy to help advance this important movement by highlighting all of the businesses improving their operations through DePIN.”
As part of Infura’s mission to advance decentralized infrastructure, DIN is committed to bringing high-performance Web3 capabilities—including RPC—to the industry through permissionless and decentralized mechanisms.
Clemens Wan, Global Solutions Architect at Consensys, stated:
“DIN’s vision is to bring the most highly performant Web3 infrastructure capabilities, including RPC, to the industry via permissionless and decentralized mechanisms. We support the DePIN manifesto because the promise of Web3 cannot be fully realized until the core infrastructure services the industry relies on mirror the values we all stand for. With DIN, Infura is ensuring that the essential building blocks of Web3 reflect the decentralization, transparency, and resilience the industry demands.”
Jing Sun, Co-founder of IoTEX, shared his enthusiasm:
“IoTeX’s mission is to enable true data ownership and decentralization. We support the DePIN Pledge because it highlights how decentralized infrastructure enhances security, transparency, and individual empowerment. Together, we are shaping the future of digital and physical trust.”
What is the DePIN pledge?
The DePIN Pledge is a rallying call for projects, communities, and individuals to embrace decentralized infrastructure and build transparent, resilient ecosystems.
In an age where AI and blockchain are transforming industries, decentralization is no longer a choice but a necessity. AI’s ever-growing demand for compute power and data strengthens the grip of centralized control, threatening security, privacy, and equitable access.
The DePIN Pledge envisions a future where critical systems are independent, free from centralized authority, and designed to empower individuals and communities.
Commitment and recognition
Those who commit to this vision will receive:
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A manifesto outlining the principles of DePIN adoption.
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A DePIN Pledge NFT, symbolizing their dedication to decentralization. This NFT will be auditable on the Ethereum blockchain and can be displayed across platforms and channels.
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A featured listing on the DePIN Pledge website, allowing users to browse, verify, and support companies working toward or already achieving complete DePIN end-to-end infrastructure.
This dedicated webpage will serve as a marketplace for verified DePIN Pledge companies, allowing individuals and organizations to see which companies are fully committed to decentralizing their infrastructure.
This is more than a pledge—it is a movement toward a decentralized future where transparency, resilience, and fairness take center stage.
Onset of a bold and collective movement
The future of DePIN envisions communities gaining ownership and control over the infrastructure that shapes their lives. Fluence is leading the charge in driving widespread adoption of DePIN on all fronts.
With the DePIN Pledge, Fluence is reinforcing the values of access, freedom, resilience, and fairness for all with a firm commitment to DePIN adoption.
Join the movement
About Fluence
Fluence is a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) cloudless computing platform that provides a resilient, open, and low-cost alternative to traditional cloud computing.
Founded in 2017 by Dmitry Kurinskiy, Evgeny Ponomarev, and Tom Trowbridge, Fluence has raised $14 million from leading investors, including 1KX, Multicoin, Distributed Global, Blockchange, Tiger Global, and Protocol Labs.
Unlike centralized cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Fluence eliminates vendor lock-in. Services on Fluence are verifiable, ensuring clients receive the services they pay for—at a 60-80% lower cost than centralized legacy clouds.
Fluence is also expanding its network with an additional $100M in hardware, further reinforcing its commitment to scalable, high-performance decentralized infrastructure.
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Shilika Jain
PR Lead, Cloudless Labs (Fluence)
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