DePIN & Blockchain’s Real-World Impact: How India Can Lead in Decentralized Infrastructure

What if the power to build and operate the world’s infrastructure was not limited to governments or large corporations, but extended to the very people who use it every day? This is the everyday reality unfolding through Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN).

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Consider DeCharge — a grassroots electric vehicle (EV) charging model where individuals and small businesses install chargers, monitor availability and payments through blockchain, and earn directly from providing the service. This approach, part of the broader Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) movement, demonstrates how shared ownership can accelerate deployment, boost local entrepreneurship, and circulate capital within communities.

According to Messari, De-PIN networks had locked over $5 billion by mid-2023, with projections exceeding $50 billion by 2030. Globally, Newzchain reports more than 1,500 active projects with a market size between $30-50 billion, while the World Economic Forum expects the sector to reach $3.5 trillion by 2028, driven by Decentralized Physical AI (DePAI). For India, this evolution aligns naturally with the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, promoting self-reliance, digital inclusion, and new forms of capital creation.