DRNs | Crypto

In Part 3 of our DePIN Tokenomics series, we dissect the structural drivers shaping valuations across DePIN protocols. By comparing Digital Resource Networks (DRNs) and Physical Resource Networks (PRNs), we explore how fundamentals like revenue generation, capital intensity, and scalability models contribute to valuation gaps between the two categories. However, our analysis reveals that liquidity access, particularly via major centralized exchange listing, often plays an even more decisive role, driving valuation premiums that cannot be fully explained by fundamentals alone. This report provides a framework for understanding how these dynamics interact and offers key insights for founders and investors navigating the evolving DePIN landscape.