Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 366 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | broad decentralized storage capacity and multi-service utility networks | broad decentralized storage capacity and multi-service utility networks | 43% |
| 2 | decentralized wireless coverage and IoT device connectivity billing | decentralized wireless coverage and IoT device connectivity billing | 30% |
| 3 | cost-effective compute marketplaces and decentralized infrastructure yield | cost-effective compute marketplaces and decentralized infrastructure yield | 30% |
| 4 | permanent, immutable decentralized storage for long-lived data | permanent, immutable decentralized storage for long-lived data | 27% |
| 5 | distributed GPU rendering capacity and infrastructure staking yield | distributed GPU rendering capacity and infrastructure staking yield | 24% |
| 6 | enterprise-grade, S3-compatible decentralized storage with structured billing | enterprise-grade, S3-compatible decentralized storage with structured billing | 23% |
| 7 | discounted GPU clusters for AI model deployment and inference | discounted GPU clusters for AI model deployment and inference | 19% |
| 8 | paying for decentralized VPN node bandwidth and exit services | paying for decentralized VPN node bandwidth and exit services | 13% |
| 9 | granular, pay-as-you-go micropayments for decentralized VPN bandwidth | granular, pay-as-you-go micropayments for decentralized VPN bandwidth | 12% |
| 10 | enterprise GPU capacity aggregation for AI inference workloads | enterprise GPU capacity aggregation for AI inference workloads | 12% |
| 11 | 8% | ||
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% |
Weeks of Sep 14 – Sep 27, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Render Network, 27% on ChatGPT Search and 21% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filecoin | 45% | 41% | |
| Helium | 31% | 30% | |
| Akash Network | 30% | 29% | |
| Arweave | 27% | 26% | |
| Render Network | 27% | 21% | |
| Storj | 23% | 23% | |
| IO.net | 20% | 19% | |
| Mysterium Network | 12% | 13% | |
| Orchid | 12% | 12% | |
| Aethir | 14% | 9% |
29% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. medium.com, coingecko.com, binance.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
I'm using a decentralized VPN and need to know which crypto token is typically used for payments.
Which DePIN storage tokens or platforms provide verifiable proof-of-storage and enterprise-friendly billing?
Which decentralized wireless network tokens offer strong operator rewards and enough market liquidity?
Which DePIN IoT connectivity platforms support device-level billing and low-friction micropayments?
Which DePIN GPU compute tokens or platforms offer discounted or priority inference access?
Which multi-service DePIN tokens work across storage, bandwidth, and compute services?
I need a list of blockchain-based storage networks that utilize independent nodes instead of centralized servers. Which ones are available?
I'm looking to get yield from decentralized physical infrastructure networks without setting up my own hardware. Are there any liquid staking tokens available for this sector?