> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://timpi.gitbook.io/timpi-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://timpi.gitbook.io/timpi-whitepaper/technology/depin.md).

# DePIN

Timpi’s innovative DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) harnesses the power of community-sourced node operators. By offering a reward-based system, we incentivize individuals to contribute their computing power, working together to create a truly decentralized web index.

The pillars of our network are a series of nodes (Collector, Guardian, Geo-Core, Synaptron), all powered by our proprietary Timpi Autonomous Protocol (TAP). TAP is a communication and system-balancing protocol that maintains network equilibrium, ensuring efficiency and resilience.