Acurast (ACU)

Acurast is a decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) primarily focused on running mobile device nodes. 

Similar to the other platforms in the space, like Meson or Masa networks, it aims to disrupt the monopoly of large tech corporations over the key computing resources. Acurast mining protocol acts as a decentralized marketplace connecting numerous computing power providers and developers. This way, anyone who contributes to the network earns a share of the fees paid to the platform from the developers. 

However, unlike most protocols in the space, it focuses most on one of the smallest potential nodes - mobile phones, to utilize previously untouched potential of the DePIN industry. Available on the Web, iOS, and Android, it has already onboarded over 65K of compute units worldwide.

Acurast DePIN protocol is powered by its own L1 blockchain network, which is used for definition, agreement, and enforcement of value exchange between processors and developers. It divides the network into three main layers: 

• Consensus Layer: The heart of the Acurast network, responsible for validating the operations within the Acurast blockchain via the Nominated Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism;
• Execution Layer: Also core part of the platform used for executing the transactions. Separated from the consensus layer, it offers flexible selection of runtimes for connected dApps;
• Application Layer: Allows developers to connect to the platform and utilize its computing power in exchange for paying fees. 

Explore more details on the Acurast’s infrastructure in its docs.

🪙 Acurast token: As of May 2025, the platform has already confirmed the release of its native $ACU token, which will be used to power governance and the NPoS consensus mechanism via staking. On May 8th, 2025, it announced the launch of a public token sale on CoinList - a leading ICO launchpad, aiming to raise over $5.4M. ICO is set ot begin on May 15th till May 22nd.

Considering this event and the high probability of an Acurast airdrop, our team conducted a complete review of the project and found some of its pros and cons:

✅ Acurast pros: 

• 100% unlock for ICO;
• Low token inflation (1.3% a month);
• Above the average SMM, PR, Growth Marketing, and Marketing Infrastructure scores;
• Diverse network of partners.

❌ Acurast cons:

• Large FDV ($90M) and IMC ($54M);
• No security audits;
• Below the average SEO score;
• Weak Influencer marketing;
• No info on backers;
• The core team members don’t have any work experience in the top-tier crypto companies.