Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) project Datagram will begin Full Core node license sales on August 10. Positioning itself as an AI-powered hyper fabric network, Datagram is taking a significant step to accelerate network decentralization with over 200 enterprises and 1.2 million users already on board.

Node Sale Overview

Datagram's Full Core nodes serve as the network's core infrastructure, responsible for real-time data verification, routing, and optimization. Initial supply is limited to 25,000 units, with each node license issued as an ERC-721 NFT providing verifiable access credentials for mainnet participation.

Node operators will be eligible to receive 50% of the network's daily emissions starting Q3 2025. Notably, node licenses are designed to be non-transferable for 12 months after purchase to ensure network stability and prevent speculative trading.

Sale Schedule and Structure

• Priority Whitelist Sale: August 10, 1:00 PM UTC (for OG community members and selected partners)

• Pre-Whitelist Sale: August 11, 1:00 PM UTC (for major community and partner whitelist participants)

• Public Sale: August 12, 1:00 PM UTC (first-come, first-served)

Purchase limits apply during whitelist phases to ensure fair distribution, with community-first access strengthening network decentralization.

Node Pricing Structure

Nodes are divided into 3 tiers, each with 4 tranches featuring incrementally increasing prices:

Tier 1 - Standard

• Tranche 1: 2,000 units, $150

• Tranche 2: 2,000 units, $200

• Tranche 3: 2,000 units, $250

• Tranche 4: 2,000 units, $300

Tier 2 - Enhanced

• Tranche 1: 2,250 units, $350

• Tranche 2: 2,250 units, $400

• Tranche 3: 2,250 units, $450

• Tranche 4: 2,250 units, $500

Tier 3 - Prime

• Tranche 1: 2,000 units, $550

• Tranche 2: 2,000 units, $600

• Tranche 3: 2,000 units, $650

• Tranche 4: 2,000 units, $700

This pricing structure provides more favorable conditions for early participants while offering opportunities for later entrants. The price range from $150 to $700 is designed to enable participants with various investment scales to join the network.

DGRAM Token Economic Model

DGRAM, Datagram's native utility token, has a fixed supply of 10 billion tokens, with 50% (5 billion DGRAM) allocated to node operators. The token distribution structure is as follows:

• Node operator rewards: 50%

• Ecosystem expansion: 20%

• Team and advisors: 36-month vesting period

• Liquidity provision: Exchange accessibility

• Marketing and incentives: Network growth promotion

The daily emission rate is set at 0.125% of potential supply, distributed fairly based on node operators' uptime and resource contribution.

Technical Differentiators

Unlike existing DePIN projects, Datagram is the first platform to successfully implement UDP-based real-time communication on a distributed network. This enables new categories of decentralized applications including voice and video services, multiplayer gaming, AI inference layers, and low-latency computing workloads.

The network dynamically manages congestion through AI-powered traffic optimization, predicting traffic patterns to balance network load. It also supports standardized DePIN cross-network communication for seamless interoperability.

Leadership and Background

Datagram's co-founder and CEO, Jason "BitBender" Brink, is a blockchain industry veteran who previously served as President of Blockchain at Gala Games. He won the 2014 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/Global Development Network award for his "AidDollar" project proposing blockchain-based improvements to foreign aid systems.

During his tenure at Gala Games, Brink led a distributed storage solution supporting 85% of DHT servers running IPFS, now considered one of the most ambitious projects in the DePIN space. Together with co-founder and CTO William H. Nguyen, he is executing a mission to democratize technology access and build sustainable distributed systems through Datagram.

Investment and Partnerships

Datagram recently completed a $4 million pre-seed funding round led by Blizzard the Avalanche Fund. Major investors including Animoca Brands, Cointelegraph, Amber Group, and Aquanow participated, representing an exceptional size for a pre-seed stage project.

Additionally, a partnership with Spheron Network integrates distributed GPU computing power to help DePIN developers deploy complex AI-based solutions. This partnership provides GPU computing resources at 4x lower cost than traditional alternatives.

Market Positioning

Datagram positions itself beyond a simple DePIN project as a foundational layer on which other DePIN networks can be built and operated. Brink emphasized, "Just as Ethereum is known for token launches and Solana for memecoins, when you think DePIN, you should think Datagram."

In the real-time communications market, Datagram provides services at $0.00004 per user per minute, achieving up to 90% hosting cost savings compared to existing centralized platforms. This presents a competitive alternative across various sectors including remote education and enterprise collaboration.

Risks and Considerations

The node sale is not a token sale, and purchasers are clearly acquiring the right to participate in network operations. While the initial 12-month transfer restriction may limit liquidity, this is a strategic decision for network stability and long-term growth.

As the DePIN sector itself is still in early stages, regulatory uncertainty and technical challenges exist. However, Datagram's existing user base and proven technology are differentiating strengths compared to other projects.

However, it's worth reviewing the management style BitBender demonstrated at Galagames.