Hello Lions,
When Elon Musk shares a vision of the future, the world listens.
Recently, in a post on X, he made a prediction that could reshape how we use every phone, laptop, and connected device:
“Devices will just be edge nodes for AI inference, as bandwidth limitations prevent everything being done server-side.”
Source link: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1958630152214388845
In other words: forget the old model where all the heavy lifting is done in massive data centers. The future is local. Your device will become part of a global AI network—running inference, generating outputs, and powering next-gen digital experiences.
Why Bandwidth Changes Everything
AI is exploding—but it comes at a cost. Training and inference require huge amounts of data.
Cloud servers can handle training, but inference—the process of generating results—hits a bandwidth wall. Sending everything back and forth across the internet is too slow and too expensive.
That’s why Musk says the future is simple:
- Devices = edge nodes
- Local inference = faster, cheaper, smarter
- Global networks of distributed devices = the new internet of AI
What It Means for You
If every smartphone, PC, and smart device becomes an AI edge node, then suddenly billions of devices are part of the AI economy.
And here’s the game-changer: you can earn from it.
Just like Helium once turned routers into crypto-earning hotspots, and Filecoin rewarded people for sharing storage, the coming wave of AI-powered DePIN projects will reward you for sharing your idle bandwidth and compute power.
That means your old laptop, your gaming PC, or even your phone could literally generate income while helping AI models run inference.
The Industry Is Already Moving
This isn’t just a Musk fantasy:
- AMD’s CTO predicts most AI inference will move to personal devices by 2030.
- Qualcomm and Apple are embedding AI accelerators in every new smartphone chip.
- Nvidia is building entire ecosystems for distributed inference.
The pieces are falling into place for Musk’s vision—a planet-wide mesh of devices running AI locally.
Why DePIN Is the Missing Link
Here’s where crypto comes in.
DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) takes this idea of edge computing and adds incentives. Instead of all the profits going to tech giants, users get rewarded for contributing their devices to the network.
Imagine:
- Your laptop running AI inference when you’re not using it.
- Your phone sharing spare compute while it charges.
- Your router contributing bandwidth to an AI network.
And in return? You get tokens, rewards, and passive income.
This isn’t science fiction—it’s already happening with projects like CUDOS, Aethir, and others building decentralized GPU networks. Musk’s prediction just accelerates the need for them.
The Future Is Closer Than You Think
Elon Musk’s statement wasn’t just a throwaway comment—it was a roadmap.
Devices won’t just be “smart” anymore. They’ll be earning, contributing, and participating in the largest shift in computing since the internet itself.
And those who get in early—by farming DePIN airdrops and contributing to decentralized AI networks—could be the biggest winners.
👉 Want to turn your devices into AI edge nodes and start farming rewards?
Check out the DePIN airdrop list below and join the movement Musk says is “an easy prediction of where things are headed.”
🔥 16 AIRDROPS I'M FARMING NOW: 🔥
1. GRASS - (DePIN/AI)
Grass lets you earn passively by sharing your unused internet. Farm Grass Points through the browser extension, desktop app (2× rewards), or smartphone app (3× rewards). Grass Points will be converted into $GRASS tokens at the end of the season!
👉 Farm Grass airdrop now: https://app.grass.io/register?referralCode=lNAoYuHQUPN22mF
2. DATAGRAM — (DePIN/Layer-1)
Datagram is building the first real-time, AI-optimized Layer-1 network for video calls, gaming, messaging, and edge compute — all fully decentralized and without servers. By joining their Alpha Testnet, you contribute compute and bandwidth through your node and earn points that will be converted into Datagram tokens after TGE and listing! We're very early here!
👉 Farm Datagram airdrop now: https://dashboard.datagram.network?ref=930108937
🧩 Install the Desktop App from the dashboard and let it run in the background to accumulate Datagram Points!
💡 Claim your role here to secure your 'Early Alpha Tester Role': https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevC3QjAx4xdNysKoRtCSR_5cAUtVBhoNu3XoCrQBIOYVQN8A/viewform
3. GRIFFIN.AI — (AI agents/DeFi Engage-to-Earn)
Griffin.AI lets you create and use AI agents for DeFi without coding. Earn XP daily through check-ins, chat with AI, voting on news, creating agents, and referrals. Reaching certain ranks unlocks exclusive Soulbound Signature NFTs, which may be required for airdrop eligibility. Farm it now — early users will be best positioned for massive rewards after TGE!
👉 Farm Gradient airdrop now: https://app.griffinai.io/en/auth/sign-up?gref=Y4UaS7vG
4. GRADIENT — (DePIN/AI)
Help build a smarter AI — and get paid for it. Gradient uses your bandwidth to fuel a decentralized AI chatbot, rewarding you through a lightweight node that runs quietly in the background. Gradient Points will be converted into Gradient tokens after TGE and listing.
👉 Farm Gradient airdrop now: https://app.gradient.network/signup?code=1NB7OT
🧩 Install the browser extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/gradient-sentry-node/caacbgbklghmpodbdafajbgdnegacfmo
5. TENEO — (DePIN/AI)
Teneo lets you earn passively with a lightweight browser extension that hosts an Autonomous AI Agent powering a decentralized AI network. Just reconnect the extension after restarting your PC to keep earning Teneo Points, which will be convert into tokens at TGE!
👉 Farm Teneo airdrop now: https://dashboard.teneo.pro/auth/signup?referralCode=tNwVw
🧩 Install the extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/teneo-community-node/emcclcoaglgcpoognfiggmhnhgabppkm
6. BLESS — (DePIN/AI)
Bless is a decentralized edge compute network offering on-demand CPU and GPU resources close to users, powering AI, machine learning, and advanced data tools. Developers benefit from ultra-low latency and low costs, while you can run a node with spare resources to support the network—and earn Bless Points, that will be converted into Bless tokens after TGE and listing.
👉 Farm Bless airdrop now: https://bless.network/dashboard?ref=ODN30M
🧩 Install the extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bless/pljbjcehnhcnofmkdbjolghdcjnmekia
7. 3DOS — (DePIN/OS)
3DOS is creating the world’s first decentralized OS for Web3, mapping global manufacturing capacity to power a massive network. Run their browser node, stay online, and earn $3DOS tokens on the SUI blockchain. 3DOS points will be converted into tokens after TGE and listing.
👉 Farm 3DOS airdrop now: https://dashboard.3dos.io/register?ref_code=f00654
🧩 Download the extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/3dos-network/lpindahibbkakkdjifonckbhopdoaooe
🔗 Copy your key from the dashboard, paste it into the extension, start the node, and watch your rewards grow!
8. DISTRIBUTE.AI — (DePIN/AI)
Distribute.AI turns your unused computing power into passive income by connecting providers to a decentralized network powering real-time AI and data processing. Run the node, stay online, and earn Distribute.AI Points while helping build the future of AI! Points will be converted into tokens after TGE and listing.
👉 Farm Distribute.AI airdrop now: https://r.distribute.ai/4e3fed47866e8a8d
🧩 Install the extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/distributeai/knhbjeinoabfecakfppapfgdhcpnekmm
9. LAYEREDGE — (DePIN/AI)
LayerEdge is building a decentralized edge network for AI and compute tasks. Install their lightweight node and get rewarded while helping power the next-generation web — a Bitcoin-backed internet. Use my referral code: ucJSg6vF to access the dashboard and start earning! LayerEdge Points will be converted into $EDGEN tokens at the end of the season.
👉 Farm LayerEdge airdrop now: https://layeredge.io/
🔑 Copy and paste the referral code: ucJSg6vF
🧩 Download the extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/edgenos-light-node-layere/fnjlbckpopjmpgkjgoiegmnnhahegbcb
🔗 Copy your key from the dashboard, paste it into the extension, start the node, and watch your rewards grow!
10. KAISAR — (DePIN/AI)
ZeroNode by Kaisar transforms your browser into a decentralized AI node, allowing you to passively earn crypto rewards by contributing to Kaisar’s global compute infrastructure. Lightweight, fully automated, and beginner-friendly — this is another passive gem to farm early! Points will be converted into tokens after TGE and listing.
👉 Farm Kaisar airdrop now: https://zero.kaisar.io/register?ref=yRbIam311
11. NODEPAY — (DePIN/AI)
NodePay lets you earn passive income by running a lightweight node (browser extension) that supports decentralized AI and data networks. Nodepay Points will be converted into $NC tokens at the end of the season!
👉 Farm NodePay airdrop now: https://app.nodepay.ai/register?ref=FUoRbVFjumnJPMo
🧩 Install the extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nodepay-extension/lgmpfmgeabnnlemejacfljbmonaomfmm?hl=en
12. NODEGO — (DePIN/AI)
NodeGo lets you earn by sharing your unused computing power to support AI and high-performance tasks in a decentralized network. NodeGo Points will be converted into $GO tokens at the end of the season.
👉 Farm NodeGo airdrop now: https://app.nodego.ai/r/NODEC865A0BE655C
🧩 Install the extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nodegoai-depin-connect/jbmdcnidiaknboflpljihfnbonjgegah
13. NAORIS — (DePIN/AI)
Naoris Protocol is a decentralized security platform that turns your device into an active validation node via a browser extension, protecting your browsing from malware, intrusive ads, and trackers. By joining the testnet, you earn points that will be converted into $NAORIS tokens after TGE and listing.
🧩 Install Wallet Extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/naoris-protocol-wallet/dbgibbbeebmbmmhmebogidfbfehejgfo
🧩 Install Security Node Extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/naoris-protocol-browser-s/cpikalnagknmlfhnilhfelifgbollmmp
📌 Copy and paste the referral code: RXpwS6JjNNVQ5PNw
14. OPENLOOP — (DePIN/AI)
OpenLoop creates a secure and private environment for decentralized data sharing. Contribute with a browser node and passively farm Openloop Points that will be converted into tokens after TGE and listing.
👉 Farm Openloop airdrop now: https://openloop.so/auth/register?ref=ol7f6154ce
🧩 Install the extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/openloopso-sentry-node-ex/effapmdildnpkiaeghlkicpfflpiambm
15. UPROCK — (DePIN/AI)
Earn $UPT in many different ways: sharing your unused internet from desktop app or smartphone, playing games and answering surveys! $UPT token listed.
👉 Start earning $UPT now: https://link.uprock.com/i/f38853d4
16. GATA — (Data Validation Agent)
GATA enables privacy-first data monetization through its DVA system. Run the Data Agent to earn points that will be converted into tokens after TGE and listing!
👉 Farm this airdrop now: https://app.gata.xyz?invite_code=gndp5r79
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