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Sep 19, 2024 • 58min

Neil Chaterjee: Dawn – Decentralized Broadband via Mesh Networks and Blockchain (#23)

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge and Neil Chaterjee, the founder and CEO of Dawn (formerly known as Andrena), to discuss the future of decentralized broadband networks. In this episode, you'll learn: • How Dawn is creating a decentralized broadband platform that offers high-performance internet through user-powered mesh networks; • How Dawn uses fixed wireless technology to provide gigabit-level internet access; • Why Dawn's decentralized model is a cheaper and more accessible alternative to traditional internet providers; • Insights into the role of blockchain and crypto-economics in powering a decentralized internet; • How users can earn by sharing their excess bandwidth with others in their community; • The potential impact of decentralized broadband on competition, pricing, and accessibility in the telecom industry. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/is-dawn-the-key-to-fast-cheap-decentralized-internet/id1765217356?i=1000670051688 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Neil on Twitter: https://x.com/neilc_dawn Follow Dawn on Twitter: https://x.com/dawninternet Learn more about Dawn internet: https://www.dawninternet.com/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project 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!
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Sep 12, 2024 • 31min

Mike Horton: GEODNET – Decentralized High-Precision Positioning (#22)

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge and Mike Horton, founder of GEODNET, as they explore the future of decentralized high-precision positioning networks. In this episode, you'll discover: • How GEODNET is revolutionizing the location services market with affordable, high-accuracy solutions; • How GEODNET leverages blockchain to build secure infrastructure; • Insights into the potential of the precise positioning market and its impact on various industries; • Why GEODNET's solutions are cheaper and more accurate than traditional methods; • How users can earn by deploying stations that enhance the GEODNET network; • The role of decentralized networks in the future of autonomous technology and robotics. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/revolutionizing-location-services-with-geodnet-depined/id1765217356?i=1000669335333 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Mike on Twitter: https://x.com/mikeahorton Follow GEODNET on Twitter: https://x.com/GEODNET_ GEODNET Website: https://geodnet.com Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project 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!
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Sep 5, 2024 • 56min

Trevor Harries-Jones: Render – Democratizing Cloud Rendering and AI for Creators (#21)

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge has a discussion with Trevor Harries-Jones, the CEO of Render, a cloud platform that simplifies app and infrastructure management. He’s known for scaling the platform to become a key tool for developers and enterprises. This episode uncovers: • Explore how Render is democratizing rendering for creators worldwide; • Discover how Render supports both rendering and AI tasks; • Get insights on the massive rendering market and its potential; • Understand how Render is 10x cheaper than traditional cloud services; • Learn how artists can earn and create using Render’s network; • Dive into the role of AI in the future of content creation. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-render-speeds-up-video-rendering-for-artists-at/id1765217356?i=1000668498118 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Trevor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjonessf Follow Render on Twitter: https://x.com/rendernetwork Learn more about Render: https://renderfoundation.com/ Follow Fluence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fluence_project 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!
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Aug 29, 2024 • 55min

Jason Badeaux: Daylight – Blockchain-Driven Energy Solutions for a Stable Grid (#20)

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge has a discussion with Jason Badeaux, the co-founder and CEO of Daylight, where he integrates blockchain with distributed energy systems to enhance grid reliability. With a background in software engineering, he focuses on making decentralized finance (DeFi) and energy management more accessible and practical for everyday users. Dive into the future of energy with Tom Trowbridge and Jason Badeaux, CEO of Daylight, as they explore groundbreaking changes in decentralized networks. This episode uncovers: • The revolutionary integration of blockchain with distributed energy systems; • How Daylight is tackling grid instability and pushing energy management to the cutting edge; • The role of tokens in creating a decentralized energy marketplace; • Real-world benefits of distributed energy for grid reliability and cost efficiency; • Insights into Daylight’s on-chain marketplace and its impact on energy capacity; • The challenges and opportunities in transforming traditional energy models; • A look at how you can be part of the next wave in energy innovation. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/revolutionizing-energy-with-daylight-depined-podcast-20/id1765217356?i=1000667135986 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Jason on Twitter: https://x.com/jasonbadeaux Follow Daylight on Twitter: https://x.com/daylightenergy_ Learn more about Daylight: https://www.daylight.world/ 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!
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Aug 22, 2024 • 34min

Ronald Kogens: Legal Frameworks for Web3 and DAOs in Switzerland (#19)

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge has a discussion with Ronald Kogens, the recognized expert in technology law, particularly in the fields of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and emerging technologies. He has extensive experience advising companies on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues related to digital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi), and blockchain technology. Some of the main topics they explore include: • The importance of governance models like foundations and DAOs in Web3 projects, with a focus on the flexibility of Swiss Association law; • How Swiss law provides clear and crypto-friendly legal frameworks, making Switzerland an attractive jurisdiction for Web3 initiatives; • The benefits of using legal wrappers for DAOs to reduce liability and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements; • Practical advice on the process, costs, and advantages of setting up Web3 projects in Switzerland, including the potential for expansion into the European Union; • The critical role of governance in ensuring the long-term success and durability of Web3 projects; • MME’s pioneering work in establishing governance structures that support decentralized ecosystems, with a focus on the lessons learned from previous projects. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-choose-switzerland-for-dao-governance-depined-podcast/id1765217356?i=1000666831631 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Ronald Kogens on Twitter: https://x.com/r_kogens Learn more about MME Legal: https://www.mme.ch/de-ch/ 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!
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Aug 15, 2024 • 54min

Tom Fuerstner: RDDL – Tokenizing Energy for Decentralized Green Networks (#18)

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge has a discussion with Tom Fuerstner, the founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of RIDDLE&CODE, a leading European company specializing in blockchain interface solutions. Some of the main topics they explore include: • RDDL Protocol rewards green energy contributors, from individuals to state-level grid managers; • RDDL Network combines blockchain with energy systems, creating new financial instruments and incentives, linking decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional energy finance; • Energy Agents and Devices integrate tokenized energy and community dynamics; • Decentralized Energy Networks: RDDL empowers local communities to improve energy sovereignty and resilience without relying on traditional state or institutional investors; • RDDL Network Infrastructure: Includes energy trackers, energy agents, and hardware wallets; • Tokenomics and Use Cases: RDDL token value correlates with surplus energy sold. Users earn tokens by contributing data, which can be used to purchase cheaper energy or access other network services; And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tom-fuerstner-rddl-network-depined-podcast-18/id1765217356?i=1000666831474 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Tom Fuerstner on Twitter: https://x.com/tomfuerstner Follow RDDL on Twitter: https://x.com/RDDLNetwork Learn more about RDDL Network: https://rddl.io/ 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!
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Aug 8, 2024 • 44min

Paul Bohm: Teleport – Decentralized Rideshare and Blockchain Integration (#17)

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge has a discussion with Paul Bohm, the technology entrepreneur and blockchain expert, he co-founded the Teleport Project, which focuses on decentralized solutions and blockchain integration. Some of the main topics they explore include: • Challenges and opportunities in creating a decentralized rideshare platform to challenge existing monopolies; • Paul's early interest in peer-to-peer software from the late 90s and early 2000s; • The importance of having multiple operators in each market; • The difficulties of managing two-sided marketplaces; • Plans to share governance with platform participants; • The need to build user-friendly, end-to-end crypto-powered products. And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/paul-bohm-teleport-project-depined-podcast-17/id1765217356?i=1000666831632 Follow Tom Trowbridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTomTrow Follow Paul Bohm on Twitter: https://x.com/paulbohm Follow Teleport on Twitter: https://x.com/teleportxyz Learn more about Teleport: https://www.teleport.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!
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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h

Salvador Gala: EV3 – Exploring Decentralization and Crypto Economics (#16)

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!
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Jul 25, 2024 • 59min

Mark Rydon: Aethir – Decentralizing GPU Access for AI and Gaming with Blockchain (#15)

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!
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Jul 18, 2024 • 58min

Ryan Connor: Blockworks – Analyzing DePIN, Tokenomics, and AI’s Impact on Crypto (#14)

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!

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