NodeOps’ $NODE Token Debuts on Kraken,Signaling Institutional Confidence in DePIN Compute

In a significant move that signals rising institutional interest in decentralized infrastructure, NodeOps’ native token $NODE has officially listed on Kraken, with trading now live via the NODE/USD pair. The listing introduces a fiat onramp for one of DePIN’s most active compute networks and reflects Kraken’s growing focus on infrastructure-layer protocols amid broader shifts in Web3 and AI.

Kraken’s decision to list $NODE, despite its traditionally conservative approach—serves as a strong endorsement of NodeOps' technical maturity, user traction, and real-world utility. The protocol, which builds orchestration tools for decentralized compute infrastructure, has seen notable adoption across both its incentivized testnet and recently launched mainnet. This development arrives as decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) crosses a critical threshold, with the market now comprising over $30 billion in combined token market cap and $1.2 billion in VC funding to date, according to Messari’s latest Q2 report.

Increasing demand for Decentralized Infrastructure Coordination

NodeOps aims to become the coordination layer for decentralized compute, abstracting the complexity of deploying and managing compute resources—such as validator nodes, GPUs, and storage clusters—into a user-friendly interface. The platform uses $NODE to reward contributors, govern protocol upgrades, and facilitate autonomous orchestration, particularly for AI workloads.

The momentum is tangible:

• 706,000+ users participated in the incentivized testnet
• 88,000+ machines onboarded
• 500+ active nodes running on mainnet
• 33 million+ gNODE Points distributed as part of early participation incentives

These metrics place NodeOps among the most active DePIN protocols in compute, a sub-sector gaining traction alongside peers in storage (Filecoin), wireless (Helium), and bandwidth. Its infrastructure was deployed using Caldera’s rollup-as-a-service, leveraging Arbitrum Orbit to build both testnet and mainnet as Layer 3 environments complete with explorer integration, bridge support, and full stack configuration.

The launch of the NodeOps Orchestrator Network, its production-grade mainnet, represents a major step in decentralizing compute provisioning for AI agents, cloud alternatives, and sovereign Web3 infrastructure.

Kraken Listing Aligns with DePIN’s Broader Rise

The $NODE listing on Kraken gives NodeOps access to one of the most compliant, fiat-friendly exchanges in the world, crucial for long-term ecosystem growth. The exchange has been slow to embrace newer sectors of Web3, but DePIN’s convergence with real-world infrastructure, AI compute, and decentralized economics appears to have changed that stance.

NodeOps is one of several DePIN protocols gaining visibility as the sector matures. According to data from io.net and 2025’s Electric Capital developer report, the DePIN market has grown over 3x in developer activity since 2022, with compute-related projects showing the highest growth rate. Meanwhile, top protocols across DePIN now serve tens of thousands of real-world nodes, signaling that utility is beginning to drive the sector’s value.

For NodeOps, $NODE is more than just a governance or staking token, it’s the fuel for an infrastructure economy based on real usage. As AI agents, distributed apps, and Web3 services seek more decentralized backends, NodeOps could be uniquely positioned to supply both the tooling and the network capacity required.

What’s Next?

With fiat rails now open, NodeOps plans to expand compute supply, enabling agent-based automation, and unlocking real yield from live workloads. Its roadmap includes further integrations with DePIN partners, additional orchestration layers for AI frameworks, and greater access for institutional node operators.

DePIN is moving from narrative to necessity, and infrastructure protocols with real users and measurable output are being rewarded.