Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks

DePIN: From Decentralization Promise to Security Reality - A Critical Dissection of Trust, Privacy, and Architectural Illusions

Roberto Di Pietro, Professor, Computer Science

Apr 6, 12:00 - 13:00

B9 R2325

privacy preserving techniques cybersecurity Web and Network security DePIN Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks VPNs dVPNs computer networking decentralized infrastructure systems

In this talk, we critically examine DePIN systems through the lens of two complementary studies. First, we provide a systematic analysis of the DePIN paradigm, identifying its core architectural pillars - blockchain, IoT, and tokenomics - and exposing fundamental vulnerabilities arising from operating in a zero-trust, open-participation environment.