DePINed podcast

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge has a discussion with Salvador Gala, the co-founder of Escape Velocity (EV3) and co-hosts the Proof of Coverage podcast. Before EV3, Salvador was an investor at Ribbit Capital and an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Some of the main topics they explore include: • Decentralization Trade-offs: Understand the benefits and challenges of decentralization in token economies; • Crypto Journeys: Personal stories of transitioning into the crypto space and the evolving talent landscape; • Fluence's Approach: How Fluence is building a decentralized, low-cost cloudless computing platform; • Approximating demand for FLT through CPU staking; • Complex crypto network economics impact crypto cycles; • Governance-minimized DePIN protocols; And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/salvador-gala-escape-velocity-depined-podcast-16/id1765217356?i=1000666831410 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Salvador Gala on Twitter: https://x.com/danconia_crypto Follow EV3 on Twitter: https://x.com/EV3Ventures Learn more about Escape Velocity: https://ev3.xyz/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice!

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge talks Mark Rydon, the Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CCO) of Aethir, a company specializing in decentralized cloud infrastructure for gaming and AI. Aethir aims to revolutionize access to high-performance GPU resources by leveraging blockchain technology to create a decentralized network. Some of the main topics they explore include: • Global GPU Scarcity: Aethir's solutions for AI startups and SMEs facing a shortage of GPU compute resources; • Demand from Tech Giants: The impact of massive buy pressure from companies like Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta; • Nvidia's Production Limits: Challenges due to Nvidia's limited chip production capacity; • Complexity of LLMs: The increasing compute power demands of large language models like ChatGPT-4; • Inefficient GPU Utilization: Underutilization issues in data centers; • Community Involvement: Roles like "checkers" who verify GPU integrity and performance; • Token Economy: Aethir's allocation of 50% of its 42 billion tokens to the community; • Partnership with Nvidia: Access to resources and networking despite Nvidia's caution towards crypto; • Proactive Strategy: The importance of combining infrastructure with a market-focused business development approach. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mark-rydon-aethir-infrastructure-depined-podcast-15/id1765217356?i=1000666831515 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Mark on Twitter: https://x.com/mrrydon Follow Aethir on Twitter: https://x.com/AethirCloud Learn more about Aethir: https://aethir.com/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice!

In this episode of DePINed Podcast co-founder Tom Trowbridge talks Ryan Connor, an analyst at Blockworks Research, a platform that provides in-depth data and analysis on the complex crypto ecosystem. He contributes to various research reports and analyses, focusing on areas like decentralized finance (DeFi), AI, and blockchain technology. Some of the main topics they explore include: • What DePIN is and its significance in crypto; • Blockworks' role in standardizing research and metrics; • The growing importance of computational power and its link to AI research; • Current trends in CPU and GPU markets; • Key features of Fluence's tokenomics model; • Specialized hardware, latency sensitivity, and rewarding network participants based on contributions and risk; • Sources of bias in AI. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ryan-connor-blockworks-research-depined-podcast-14/id1765217356?i=1000666831591 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Ryan on Twitter: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Blockworks on Twitter: https://x.com/Blockworks_ Learn more about Blockworks : https://blockworks.co/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice!

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge talks to Micha Anthenor Benoliel, founder of Nodle. The Nodle network connects the world by using smartphones as nodes to create a digital trust network for social good. The main topics discussed include: - Nodle's first app leverages Bluetooth in smartphones to locate assets and crowdsource data; - An app he previously created coordinated the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong, used by hundreds of thousands; - Micha Anthenor Benoliel discusses the Click app's potential in a $100 billion market for authenticating content and documents; - Partnerships with companies like Vivendi emphasize decentralized communication for privacy and resilience; - The token model includes revenue splits and community-decided incentives; - Micha mentions projects like ZK Sync and HiveMapper and predicts Bitcoin could reach $80K to $100K by year-end; And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/micha-anthenor-benoliel-nodle-network-depined-podcast-13/id1765217356?i=1000666831475 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Micha on Twitter: https://x.com/anthenor Follow Nodle on Twitter: https://x.com/NodleNetwork Learn more about Nodle : https://www.nodle.com/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.

In this episode of DePINed Podcast co-founder Tom Trowbridge gets a conversation with Alex Rawitz, he co-founder of DIMO, a platform focused on leveraging vehicle data to create better automotive services and experiences for drivers. Key discussion topics include: - The definition of DePIN and the rapid changes happening in the automotive industry - The importance of new technology like DIMO in making an impact in the industry - The collection and monetization of data in the automotive sector, highlighting the potential benefits of DIMO's approach - How large companies collect and analyze our data to enhance and tailor their services, ultimately aiming to improve our daily lives And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/alex-rawitz-dimo-ecosystem-depined-podcast-12/id1765217356?i=1000666831328 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Alex on Twitter: https://x.com/alexsrawitz Follow DIMO on Twitter: https://x.com/DIMO_Network Learn more about DIMO : https://dimo.zone/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge gets a conversation with Ariel Seidman, the CEO and co-founder of Hivemapper, a decentralized mapping platform. Hivemapper uses a network of dashcam-equipped drivers to collect real-time data, aiming to create up-to-date maps that surpass traditional services like Google Maps. Key discussion topics include: - Discussion on the definition of DePIN in the context of projects like HiveMapper - Exploration of how certain factors coming together created opportunities for projects in the DePIN industry - Detailed insights into the operations and success of HiveMapper, a prominent project within the DePIN industry - Analysis of the role of crypto economics in shaping projects such as HiveMapper and their sustainability over time And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ariel-seidman-hivemapper-network-depined-podcast-11/id1765217356?i=1000666831476 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Ariel on Twitter: https://x.com/aseidman Follow Hivemapper on Twitter: https://x.com/Hivemapper Learn more about Hivemapper: https://hivemapper.com/explorer Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge gets a conversation with Greg Osuri, the founder and CEO of Akash Network, a decentralized cloud computing platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide cloud services. Key discussion topics include: - Defining DePIN as a mechanism leveraging decentralization to enhance resource allocation - Akash as the world's pioneering supercloud - The progression of hardware deployment within DePIN projects - Granularity in selecting data centers, including their classification based on bandwidth and other metrics - Akash's value proposition regarding GPUs: increased availability and reduced pricing - Nvidia's strategic interest in maintaining a fragmented GPU market. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/greg-osuri-akash-network-depined-podcast-10/id1765217356?i=1000666831327 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Greg Osuri on Twitter: https://x.com/gregosuri Follow Akash on Twitter: https://x.com/akashnet_ Learn more about Akash Network: https://akash.network Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge gets a conversation with Manolis Nikiforakis, the co-founder and CEO of WeatherXM, a company that specializes in weather-related technology solutions aimed at improving the impact of weather on people's lives and the environment​. Key discussion topics include: - Weather XM's community-driven initiative to establish a global weather station network, addressing data gaps in underserved regions - Overview of weather stations and deployment strategies - Manolis' background in software engineering, hardware, and kitesurfing - Transition from industrial IoT solutions with weather analytics to the DePIN space - Emphasis on developing weather infrastructure in the Global South. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/manolis-nikiforakis-weatherxm-depined-podcast-9/id1765217356?i=1000666831412 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Manolis on Twitter: https://x.com/nikil511 Follow WeatherXM on Twitter: https://x.com/WeatherXM Learn more about WeatherXM : https://weatherxm.com/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge gets a conversation with Alec Wilson, the CCO of Spexi Geospatial Inc., a Canadian drone software company specializing in geospatial data acquisition and processing. The key topics they discuss include: - Why doesn't drone quality imagery exist at scale, and why is drone imagery superior - Alec's early career in aviation as a commercial helicopter pilot - Spexi's аmbitious рroject: capturing urban areas across British Columbia - Rewards system for pilots And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/alec-wilson-drone-technology-innovation-depined-podcast-8/id1765217356?i=1000666831411 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Alec on Twitter: https://x.com/alec_wils Follow Spexi on Twitter: https://x.com/SpexiNetwork Learn more about Spexi: https://www.spexi.com/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge gets to chat with Richard DeVaul, the CEO of XNet, a blockchain-powered mobile carrier that leverages the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and carrier-grade Wi-Fi to provide network connectivity. The key topics they discuss include: - XNet, a communication platform aimed at disrupting the early DePIN sectors - Richard's background with a PhD at MIT, and building global scale networks at Apple and Google - How to build XNet from the start as a carrier grade network from the ground up - XNet's utility token and rewards - Wanting to support projects that actually drive value back to communities And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/richard-devaul-crowdsourced-connectivity-depined-podcast/id1765217356?i=1000666831555 Follow Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/rdevaul Follow XNet on Twitter: https://x.com/XNET_Mobile Learn more about XNET: https://xnet.company/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project Follow DePINed on Twitter: https://x.com/depinday Website: https://depined.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/depined-podcast Disclaimer: The commentary in this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.