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AI Margin Squeeze Threatens DePIN Value Proposition

AI Margin Squeeze Threatens DePIN Value Proposition

Morgan Stanley analysis shows token prices falling while infrastructure costs remain high. If hyperscalers cannot sustain margins, decentralized alternatives face steeper headwinds. The structural risk makes compute commoditization and DePIN efficiency arguments critical.

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Updated Aug 18, 2026