DeEEP Network is a decentralized hosting project that uses individual hardware devices to provide computing power and bandwidth. Instead of depending on centralized platforms like AWS, DeEEP relies on participants running small plug-and-play devices from home or office setups.
In return, users can earn $DEEEP tokens through two main reward systems: hosting and minting. The project is currently pre-TGE, but with the upcoming token, we want to how: how profitable is it, really?
This article explains how DeEEP works, what rewards you can expect, and the basic costs and risks involved.
How DeEEP Rewards Work
DeEEP Network uses its own token called $DEEEP, which powers all transactions within the system. This token is inflationary, meaning more is created over time as the network grows. When new devices join, additional tokens are minted to reward their contribution.
There are two ways users can earn:
- Hosting Rewards: You run a DeEEP device, which contributes computing power and network resources.
- Minting Rewards: You earn points (later converted to tokens) based on your device’s performance and uptime.
Max Supply: 83.8 billion tokens (enough to support up to 1 million devices)
Here’s a breakdown of how the total token supply is allocated:
- Plug-In Rewards: 2.3 billion $DEEEP
- Utilization Rewards: 72 billion $DEEEP
- Community Fund: 575 million $DEEEP
- Founders Rewards: 8.9 billion $DEEEP (maximum unlockable)
During this early stage, users earn points instead of tokens. Once the token goes live, rewards will be converted. Based on current estimates, 30 DeEEP points will equal around 10,000 $DEEEP tokens, though no market value has been confirmed yet.
What Are Devices Earning Currently?
According to data from DePIN Tracker (based on 320 devices), most devices earn between 27 and 30 points monthly.
Monthly reward distribution of DeEEP devices.
Alt Text: Bar chart showing monthly average DeEEP mining rewards. Most devices earned between 27 and 30 points, with smaller groups earning lower amounts. Data from 320 miners.
This puts them in the top-earning bracket. A small portion of users earn below 15 points/month, possibly due to poor setup, downtime, or low usage.
While it’s still too early to assign a real dollar value, these reward levels give a rough idea of what active devices generate under current network conditions.
Hosting Rewards
When someone runs a service on the DeEEP Network, they pay for it using $DEEEP tokens. These fees are pegged to the U.S. Dollar, so even though users pay in crypto, the pricing stays relatively stable in dollar terms.
Those payments are then split up across different parts of the network. Here’s how the reward distribution works:
- 50% goes to Hardware Owners: This is the reward for running a DeEEP device and contributing computing power and uptime to the network.
- 27% goes to DeEEP Network Operations: Covers maintenance, scaling, and technical infrastructure.
- 20% goes to NerdNode for management, sales, and marketing: This helps onboard users, maintain the hardware network, and grow adoption.
- 2.7% goes to Service Creators: These are developers or teams that build and offer services on the network.
- 0.3% goes to the Community Fund: Reserved for future grants, incentives, or community initiatives.
Minting Rewards
DeEEP’s minting system rewards users not just for being early, but also for keeping their devices active and properly configured. There are two types of minting rewards: Plug-In Rewards and Utilization Rewards.
1. Plug-In Rewards (Early Participation Incentive)
Plug-In Rewards are designed to encourage early adopters to join and help grow the network. Here's how they work:
- Reward Structure: Based on tiers of 10,000 devices each. The earlier you onboard, the more you earn.
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Reward Amount:
- Tier 1 (Device #1–10,000): 10,000 $DEEEP per month
- Tier 2 (10,001–20,000): 5,000/month
- Tier 3 (20,001–30,000): 2,500/month
- Tier 4 (30,001–40,000): 1,250/month
- Tier 5 (40,001–50,000): 625/month
- After 50,000 devices: No Plug-In Rewards
- Duration: Rewards last up to 12 months as long as your device remains plugged in and meets the setup requirements.
To receive the full Plug-In reward, your device must be:
- Plugged in directly after your modem or
- Connected through a router with port forwarding enabled
- With at least 100 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up
Devices behind CGNAT or without the correct setup will earn only 50% of their tier’s reward, and missed earnings aren’t paid retroactively.
2. Utilization Rewards (Performance-Based Earnings)
Utilization Rewards are tied to how much your device is used. The more useful it is, the more you earn.
- Initial Allocation: A performance score called CPR (Calculated Performance Rating) is assigned when onboard a device. You receive 600 $DEEEP per CPR in locked tokens.
- Monthly Unlocking: These locked tokens are released gradually based on how much service your device handles.
Formula: Utilization Reward = (CPR used) × 600 / 12 per month.
Example: If your device handles a service needing 16 CPR, you'll unlock 800 $DEEEP/month for that service.
Eligibility:
- Devices must be online 99% of the time.
- They must follow operational rules (as set by the “Good Citizen Committee”).
- Rewards are distributed from a shared pool based on your CPR share.
The locked tokens never expire—they’re just unlocked over time, as your device stays useful.
Get Your DeEEP Device Today!
The DePIN mining community is watching DeEEP closely, and many are optimistic. In a recent poll of 57 users in our Discord, 42% said they’re bullish on the project, while another 11% see some potential. About a quarter said they still need to learn more, which shows growing curiosity and room for clearer information.
As with any early-stage crypto project, it’s smart to weigh both the opportunities and the unknowns. But DeEEP is already generating buzz among miners who’ve seen how DePIN models can work—and they’re paying attention.
Ready to test it yourself? Get your DeEEP device and join the network early.
Community sentiment on DeEEP's potential from a Discord poll.
FAQs
When will $DEEEP tokens go live on exchanges?
There’s no confirmed date yet. Currently, users earn points that will convert to tokens once the network launches officially.
Does the device use a lot of electricity?
No, it’s designed to be energy efficient. Power consumption is roughly similar to that of a Wi-Fi router.