What Is DEAPcoin (DEP)?

DEAPcoin (DEP) is the native utility token of PlayMining, a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) platform that uniquely blends entertainment, work, and gamification to tackle societal issues such as labor shortages and rising costs. Users earn DEAPcoin by engaging in gamified microtasks that generate real-world value.

PlayMining is operated by Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. (DEA), headquartered in Singapore. Since its launch in 2018 as a Japan- and Singapore-based GameFi project, PlayMining has evolved into a DePIN solution that gamifies real-world issues through Web3 technology. As of Q1 2025, PlayMining has 2.8 million registered users across Japan and Southeast Asia.

Flagship Initiative: PicTrée:

One of PlayMining’s first DePIN implementations is PicTrée, a joint project with Tokyo Electric Power Group. Through a "capture-the-flag" strategy game, users photograph utility poles, which contribute directly to infrastructure inspection workflows. DEP is the utility token in this project. This business model is soon to be adopted across other electricity providers in Japan, as well as other countries, and other infrastructure assets in similar need for lower inspection costs.

What makes PlayMining and DEP unique?

PlayMining turns real-world actions into tokenized value through gamification. By gamifying work and daily tasks, users are rewarded for their engagement in productive activities. The upcoming DEAP chain empowers individuals, communities, and companies to record and access such activities on the blockchain, broadening digital economy opportunities and enhancing the value of gamified work. DEP will be used as gas fees to run the network. The key elements of the new chain are the following:

• Fractionalized Work: Breaking down work into micro tasks
• Decentralized Engagement: Community-driven creativity and efficiency
• Proof of Work Experience: Enhancing credibility through immutable job histories

How Many DEPs Are There in Circulation?

DEP was launched on August 28, 2018, with a total supply of 30 billion tokens. As of April 2025, over 96% of the supply is in market circulation.

Who Are the Founders of DEP?

Co-Founder Naohito Yoshida has led three IPOs in Japan and is a well-known figure in the entertainment media industry. Co-CEO Kozo Yamada has extensive experience producing music and variety programs at TV Tokyo Corporation.

Other key members of DEA also bring specialized expertise. Mr. Ryohei Nuka (CFO) is a Goldman Sachs alumnus, and Mr. Daichi Namikawa(CTO), previously at NTT Research, is an expert in blockchain and web technologies.

Where Can I Buy DEAPcoin?

DEP is listed on major crypto exchanges including OKX, Gate.io, Bitpoint Japan, OKJ, Indodax, Tokenize Xchange, and Uniswap, with trading pairs in USDT, ETH, and IDR.