Datagram has introduced its Core Substrate, a decentralized connectivity framework intended to facilitate scalable, real-world decentralized applications and DePIN infrastructure.
Unveiled on April 3, Datagram’s Core Substrate provides developers with a live, plug-and-play alternative to traditional centralized cloud solutions. The platform is currently operational and engaged in active partnership discussions with prominent blockchain ecosystems.
This offering enables developers to launch tailored DePIN networks and real-world applications on a specialized, scalable node network, simplifying the complexities generally associated with Web3 integration.
The ‘foundation’ for other DePINs
The new substrate establishes Datagram as a critical layer in the DePIN sector, akin to platforms such as Cosmos SDK or Polkadot’s Substrate, but with a focus on immediate deployment.
Use cases it supports include content delivery networks, decentralized SaaS, AI inference, and synchronization for multiplayer gaming.
“What we truly are is a substrate and foundation upon which other DePINs can be developed and function,” commented Jason Brink, co-founder of Datagram. “When you think of Ethereum, you think of token launches. When you think of Solana, you think of meme coins. When you think of DePIN, you should have Datagram in mind.”
An alternative to the cloud with enhanced privacy and reduced costs
Datagram’s infrastructure serves as a decentralized substitute for conventional cloud providers like AWS. Applications can transition services—such as file storage, distributed computing, or real-time communication layers—to the network, achieving cost reductions of 70–90% while also avoiding vendor lock-in. This architecture can appeal to businesses that might lack deep blockchain expertise, as all on-chain activities are automated and simplified.
A notable innovation is Datagram’s capability to manage real-time, UDP-based communications over a decentralized network. This allows applications such as video calls, voice chats, multiplayer games, and AI computing tasks to operate with minimal latency.