Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePin) are transforming the tech by enabling decentralized projects in real-world infrastructure.

Here’s the latest in the DePin sector: Chirp celebrated two full years of operation and announced its game launch next week, MapMetrics released quality-of-life improvements for its navigation app, and Privasea is conducting a node sale with CVPad.

Chirp Celebrates Two Years

Chirp, the DePin network and IoT ecosystem, celebrated its second birthday on October 18. The firm’s announcement described 2022 and 2023 as years of fundamental construction: laying foundations, building partnerships, and beginning to expand its fledgling network. 2024, however, has been a year of launches, like the airdrop anticipating their CHIRP token’s launch:

“As we celebrate Chirp’s anniversary, we look to the medium and long-term, we are returning to our core vision: building the most innovative IoT solutions within an inclusive decentralized ecosystem. Our goal is to continue strengthening the Chirp network, ensuring that the CHIRP token is deeply integrated with our IoT solutions,” the announcement stated.

The announcement went on to ask, “what’s a birthday without presents?”. The present in question is Chirp’s long-awaited P2E DePin mobile game, which has an impending launch date. Specifically, this launch will take place next week, and users will immediately be able to earn CHIRP tokens. The firm also included an in-game screenshot to hint at its gameplay.

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MapMetrics’ Key Improvements

MapMetrics, a “drive-to-earn” navigation app and GameFi token earner, has greatly enhanced several of its services. In an update for both Android and iOS users, MapMetrics rolled out several quality-of-life features and bug fixes for its navigation functions. These include filtering searches by city, new GPS functionality, and visibility for nighttime driving conditions.

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In other words, MapMetrics’ updates focused on the app’s navigation features, not its token-earning platform. The firm wishes to ensure that MapMetrics remains a “top-tier navigation tool”, which will help attract and retain users of the GameFi aspects. Additionally, it will continue prioritizing “a stable and refined experience” in future updates.

Privasea’s Node Sale

Privasea, an AI and DePin network, also announced another node sale through project launcher CVPad. This is one of several node sales from Privasea this year, and its August sale sold out in 48 hours. This sale will also feature an airdrop component, such that only these nodes will be eligible for an upcoming token airdrop.

Privasea works to combat fraud and ensure privacy in AI computations. With an impressive list of backers and $10 million in investor funding, the company’s ImHuman app employs its “Proof of Human” tech to verify users’ identities. Whitelisting for this node sale began on October 15, and will continue until October 28.

DEX SushiSwap unveiled a roadmap for its future development, promising to “Swap Everything”. The announcement particularly focused on their new Route Processor technology, and how it will impact users.

SushiSwap also mentioned several other features, like a “Native DEX” ecosystem and community outreach opportunities.

SushiSwap’s New Direction

Decentralized exchange (DEX) SushiSwap recently unveiled its roadmap for future development. With two words: Swap Everything, the firm outlined a vision for next-level liquidity access.

“The recently released Route Processor is not just an upgrade – it’s leveling up our multi-chain capabilities x10. It scours the market to find the best routes, delivering top-tier liquidity, competitive rates and access to more tokens than ever. Our swap and aggregation stack is unmatched… with liquidity from hundreds of sources and deepest pools,” it claimed.

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SushiSwap may need a major upgrade to regain its status as a prominent DEX. Its SUSHI token hit bottom this June, and this trend continued with further bearish signals as community members questioned the platform’s technical weaknesses.

The platform attempted to reverse this course in September when it released Dojo, a meme coin launchpad. Dojo’s main focus was on preventing pump-and-dump schemes in an already crowded meme coin market, but SUSHI’s price barely budged. A new technical refresh could be the solution to revitalize long-term interest in the platform.

Moreover, despite the launch of the new roadmap, the SUSHI token has been struggling. In the past 24 hours, it is down by over 5%, currently trading at $0.7581.

SushiSwap’s roadmap paid particular attention to the Route Processor. It aggregates liquidity sources from 35 different blockchains and builds upon the DEX platform’s existing infrastructure.

The announcement boasted of increased user convenience, options, and decreased costs due to these upgrades, but it also discussed several other points of interest.

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In particular, SushiSwap has also been working on an ecosystem of “Native DEXs,” creating integrated new platforms that cater to specific networks. SushiSwap hopes to onboard new users by offering a broad range of convenient services to customers on these affiliated platforms.

The crypto market continues to show strength, with Bitcoin eyeing the $70,000 psychological level. Amidst the broader market optimism, well-informed investors are now eyeing crypto airdrops as a potentially lucrative avenue.

For investors and crypto enthusiasts, these airdrops offer the chance to acquire new tokens and join the vibrant crypto communities. Airdrops aim to distribute free tokens while attracting new followers and expanding user bases. This week, there are four significant airdrops to watch.

SupraOracles: Countdown to Blast off

SupraOracles is airdropping free SUPRA tokens after the Snapshot on October 21. The fundraiser raised $26.52 million, and participants included Coinbase Ventures, HashKey Capital, Animoca Brands, and HTX Ventures.

Users who completed simple airdrop tasks, including participating in the airdrop campaign and completing tasks, can now see the eligible tokens. The users can also select a token claim plan to confirm the token claim method, with participants that fail to choose expected to be enrolled into a 30-month vesting plan automatically.

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Additionally, SupraOracles has unleashed another activity named Supra Starcade, with 250 million SUPRA tokens allocated. It comes amid a bigger prize pool and more user transactions. Participants will have to guess the prices of different tokens, and all activities will take place in the test network.

Following an October 19 snapshot, new developments have emerged in the Scroll airdrop. The project recently raised $80 million in a fundraiser led by Polychain Capital, with participation from Variant, IOSG, and Bain Capital Crypto. This brings the Scroll airdrop closer to fruition.

The momentum comes after the listing of Scroll’s SCR token on Binance’s launch pool, setting the stage for formal community rewards. The SCR token will debut on major cryptocurrency exchanges on Tuesday, October 22, alongside the launch of the claim portal, allowing farmers to redeem the airdrop.

The airdrop will likely be based on marks accumulated by various Ethereum addresses. On-chain footprint criteria will also be used to filter out Sybil attackers and bots. As reported by BeInCrypto, 1 billion SCR tokens will be available, with 15% allocated to the airdrop, split into two phases of 7% and 8%.

Despite this, community sentiment around the airdrop appears sour. Concerns have arisen about the team’s ability to offer substantial rewards to over 2 million active addresses. Additionally, speculation suggests that some insiders may have unfairly accumulated large amounts of marks.

“Scroll team is so greedy! After allocating %23 to themselves, they also chose to sybil the airdrop by allocating team addresses 1m+ marks each,” said Anon Vee, a crypto investor and trader on X.

Eclipse: Blockchain Infrastructure Token Watchlist

Eclipse, the first Ethereum Layer-2 solution powered by Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), has raised $65 million from investors including Polychain Capital and Delphi Ventures. Tribe Capital, Hack VC, and Placeholder Ventures also co-led contributions.

Although the reward date remains uncertain, Eclipse is among the potential airdrops expected this week. To participate, users will need to mint NFTs as the project’s mainnet or official bridge becomes operational.

“To honor this milestone, claim “Path of Discovery”, a commemorative NFT designed by Nio on Scope. Mint is open for 7 days,” Eclipse wrote.

Notably, participants must add the Eclipse network to their wallets before minting the NFTs, with the bridge allowing a minimum of 0.002 ETH per transaction.

Aptos: Production Ready Blockchain

In the pursuit of new projects, airdrop farmers could forget about existing giants like Aptos. Based on the project’s tokenomics, 51% of tokens are allocated for community rewards. The airdrop also comes as a celebration of the second anniversary of the launch of the mainnet.

Against these backdrops, Aptos has raised $350 million in a fundraiser co-led by Binance Labs, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), DragonFly Capital, FTX Ventures, and Jump Crypto. Other participants include Coinbase Ventures, Circle, and Multicoin Capital.

With this, it also passes as a potential airdrop with participation involving NFT minting. Aptos released a limited edition NFT to celebrate the second anniversary of the launch of the mainnet.

“Cheers to Two Years! If you’re here, you’re early to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Aptos Mainnet, we’ve released a commemorative AptosTwo NFT—available for a limited time. Mint yours today and tell all your friends you were first,” Aptos shared.

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While it did not indicate whether there will be an airdrop for this NFT, the mint is free and can give bonuses from Aptos, as well as projects from the Aptos ecosystem.