Welcome back to the DePIN Hub Newsletter, where blackouts cause gains, not panic 🕯️💰
This week, we’re spotlighting a DePIN story that hits close to home. Literally. 🏠
From Iberian blackouts to AI’s energy appetite, the grid is cracking. But early DePIN adopters? They’re turning the pressure into points and passive rewards.
If you've ever wanted to earn while helping fix the future of energy, this one's for you. 🔋
🔍 Inside this must-read post:
- How a mysterious blackout across Portugal and Spain exposed cracks in our energy systems 🕳️
- The DePINs turning solar panels and data into real-world energy coordination ⚡
- How DePIN Hub’s Earn! page helps you explore and earn from the tools tackling the energy crunch 🔧
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- Acurast — Earn by sourcing real-world data straight from your phone
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Turn Doomsday Into Opportunity with DePIN ⚡
TL;DR: Read how DePIN projects like Glow and Combinder are taking on the energy crisis with real tools you can use (and earn from) — including smart plugs and more. 🔌💰
There’s something in the air lately. And no, it’s not just wildfire smoke or Saharan dust.
It’s that feeling that the systems we rely on are starting to crack.
Last April 28th, much of Portugal and Spain went dark, leaving homes and hospitals temporarily powerless. While the exact cause is still being investigated, what we do know is that blackouts like these happen because the grid is already stretched thin.
For many, it meant a frustrating pause, with cold meals or disrupted commutes. But for the grid at large, it was something even louder: a warning shot.
The reality is, blackouts like this are becoming more common, not less. And they’re rarely caused by something as dramatic as sabotage or cyberattacks. More often, it’s old infrastructure struggling to keep up with new demand—demand that’s unfortunately growing faster than anyone’s ready for.
DePIN fam, we’re entering an era where energy is more than just invisible utility. Whether it's crypto mining, electric vehicles, or now AI, we’re piling load after load onto aging grids that weren’t built for this level of strain.
And here’s the twist: the AI boom has barely started.
So what happens when one of the most power-hungry technologies in history comes online… and the grid starts blinking?
Where does DePIN fit into all this, and are there real opportunities out there that can fund our bunkers? 👀
Let’s unpack the energy crisis no one’s talking about, and how early adopters are making it work for them.
Watch Combinder x peaq’s video on how DePIN can help fix the grid (and boost your wallet at the same time!) Then, join their campaign, The Source Awakens.
And hey, if you sign up with your DePIN Hub email we’ll reward you with bonus Evolution Points! Earn powerfully. 🔌💰
In the full blog, you’ll be reading about:
- The Iberian Peninsula went dark — what actually happened, and why it’s a warning for all of us 🔦
- Meet the DePINs reshaping energy: from solar-powered data to tokenized coordination ☀
- Combinder’s superapp + Shelly smart plugs and how they’re helping users earn while easing grid strain 🧠
Read the full blog online for free! It’s a front-row seat to how DePIN users are earning from blackouts and the mess legacy infrastructure left behind. 🕳️⚡
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Parting Words 👋
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just run smart plugs. 🤷♀️
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