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The M3tering protocol indeed fits some characteristics of a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), such as decentralization and physical infrastructure. But it raises some questions when it comes to whether it operates as a true "network" in the same sense as other DePIN projects such as /arweave, /weatherxm or /foam.
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A network is typically defined not just by having participants, but by the interconnectivity and mutual dependencies among them, creating a system where each node (or participant) derives value from its links to others. In DePINs like Helium, Filecoin, or Render, the physical infrastructure (e.g., network hotspots or storage) serves a broader ecosystem, with each node contributing to a collective service available to all participants. For instance, in Helium, hotspots contribute to a shared wireless network, and in Filecoin, storage providers contribute to a global data storage marketplace.
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In contrast, the M3tering protocol, while decentralized, seems to primarily involve localized transactions between energy providers and consumers (offtakers). Each provider-offtaker relationship is relatively independent of others within the network, lacking the broader collective service dynamic seen in other DePINs. This setup creates a series of bilateral interactions, not necessarily a true network where all participants benefit from the combined infrastructure.
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To evolve into a full-fledged DePIN, the protocol could develop a system where energy produced by multiple providers is pooled and distributed across multiple offtakers, possibly through a "decentralized grid". This would create open marketplaces where energy providers compete or collaborate to offer their services and make it more of a shared infrastructure, where energy supply from different sources becomes interchangeable and supports the entire network
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