CyberCharge

CyberCharge is a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) project centered on the world's first Web3 smart charger — a physical hardware device that converts the mundane act of charging a phone or laptop into daily cryptocurrency earnings. Developed by HERO.TECH, the project launched commercially on January 8, 2025, with 20,000 genesis rights made available to early supporters. The platform supports a multi-chain architecture spanning Solana, IoTex, and TON, with partnerships established across all three ecosystems and ongoing R&D aimed at expanding cross-chain chip compatibility.

Core Mechanism: Charge-to-Earn

The central value proposition rests on CyberCharge's Charge-to-Earn (C2E) model, powered by a "Proof of Charge" validation system. Users plug the CyberCharge device into a power outlet, connect their phone or laptop, and keep the companion app active for a minimum of five minutes per day. That session generates verifiable on-chain proof of participation, which the protocol converts into points and tokens deposited directly into the user's in-app MPC wallet.

This approach targets a mainstream audience rather than crypto-native users. CyberCharge chargers are designed to be affordable — priced well below most DePIN hardware, which commonly costs thousands of dollars — making them accessible to younger consumers who may have no prior Web3 experience. The platform automatically provisions an MPC (multi-party computation) wallet for every new user, with private key shards distributed so that no single point of failure controls wallet access.

Hardware Architecture

The CyberCharge charging kit consists of three modular components:

• Charging plug — Available in EU, US, UK, South African, and hybrid form factors. Built on GaN technology with dual USB-C ports for fast charging.
• Cyber P1 crypto chip — The embedded intelligence layer, supporting AI-powered encrypted protocols (USB PD, QC, AFC). The chip handles identity verification and Proof of Charge generation.
• CyberChip modules — Interchangeable smart components that users slot into the device. Different CyberChip configurations unlock distinct in-app games, bonus point structures, and token emission rules, giving the system a modular, customizable quality.

The modularity is intentional: the project uses chip combinations as both a retention mechanic and a revenue driver, since users can trade and upgrade chips through the in-app marketplace.

Token Ecosystem

CyberCharge uses a dual-token structure:

GEM is the primary in-network utility token with a fixed total supply of five billion. Four billion GEM are distributed through mining (earned by charging and game participation), while one billion is reserved for ecosystem incentives. The token employs two deflationary mechanisms simultaneously: a burn-driven decay system, in which tokens are destroyed through in-app spending, and a staged halving schedule that progressively reduces mining emission rates. GEM is spent on device upgrades, NFT minting, in-game activities, and accessing advanced protocol features.

CC Token is the planned governance token for the CyberCharge DAO. As of the project's public documentation, it has not yet launched. When live, it will govern platform decisions, allow holders to share in marketplace fee revenue, support staking, and serve as the medium of exchange for ecosystem-level transactions.

Games and Mini-Apps

A significant portion of CyberCharge's retention strategy rests on an embedded gaming ecosystem accessible through the mobile app and Telegram mini-app. The suite includes:

• Ultimate Escape — A battle royale format in which players wager GEM tokens for leaderboard rewards.
• GEM Double / Mega Furnace / Gold Rush — A cluster of mining-themed mini-games offering varying risk/reward profiles, including a jackpot mechanic (1.7x return), a crafting system for mining tools, and real-time competitive mining.
• Doggy Treasure Hunt and Win Big Prize — Chest-selection and on-chain lottery formats that burn GEM as entry fees, supporting the deflationary model.
• AI Doggy — An NFT-based virtual pet system in which dogs function as passive mining companions. Users can breed dogs, level them up, and trade them in a marketplace. The Dog Park feature generates passive income from collected pets, while StarMine raids unlock exclusive rewards.

This play-to-earn (P2E) layer is explicitly designed to retain the estimated 70-80% of users who, per the project's projections, will circulate their earned points and GEM back into the platform rather than cashing out.

Team and Backers

CyberCharge's core team includes veterans from Tencent, NetEase, and Polygon. Angel investors include limited partners from Multicoin Capital and Standard Crypto, early backers of the Delysium (AGI) project, a member of the Solana Protocol board, and prominent Web3 analysts and exchange listing specialists. The involvement of a Solana board member aligns with the project's stated Solana strategic partnership.

Solana Ecosystem Fit

CyberCharge's connection to Solana runs through both its multi-chain architecture and its investor base. The platform's strategic Solana partnership means CyberCharge wallet infrastructure, token rails, and smart contract interactions can leverage Solana's throughput and low transaction fees — a practical fit for a consumer hardware product generating frequent, micro-value on-chain events at scale. The platform's Telegram mini-app integration also positions it well within the TON-Solana consumer Web3 convergence that grew prominent in 2024-2025.

Roadmap and Scale Targets

CyberCharge launched hardware and Telegram mini-app in late 2024. The 2025 roadmap called for the addition of power banks and public charging stations, the release of a broader Cyber World game, and a target of five million dollars in hardware revenue. The 2026 horizon extends to 20 million or more Telegram users, 10 million or more app ecosystem users, 2 million device sales, and a thirty million dollar annual revenue target, alongside the planned CC governance token listing.

The project has remained publicly active through mid-2026, with a CyberCharge 2.0 content series published across March through April 2026 and an annual review released in March 2026 describing ecosystem expansion plans.