In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge talks to Mike Zajko, co-founder of Lattice, one of the most active DePIN-focused venture firms. Mike shares what VCs really look for in early-stage crypto projects, how the DePIN category has evolved, and why real-world traction and revenue are more critical than ever.đ We cover:- Latticeâs origin story- What makes a DePIN project fundable (and what doesnât)- Common mistakes early founders make- Tokenomics, airdrops & why points changed the game- The future of institutional adoption in DePIN- Why âbuild it and they will comeâ is no longer enoughđïž Donât miss this deep dive into one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the DePIN ecosystem