DePINed podcast

In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge sits down with Juan Benet, inventor of IPFS and founder of Protocol Labs , to explore how Filecoin is evolving far beyond storage — into subnets, stablecoins, capital markets and real-world adoption. 📍 This special episode was recorded live at DePIN Day Dubai — a global conference series dedicated to exploring the rise of Decentralized Physic...

In this episode of the #DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge sits down with Stefaan Vervaet, founder of Akave, to explore how decentralized storage is finally enterprise-ready. Born out of Protocol Labs, Akave combines S3 compatibility, high durability, and on-chain verifiability — offering a real alternative to AWS, Glacier, and traditional storage models. Stefaan shares insights from his $355M+ start...

What If Your Old Phone Could Power the Next AI Model? In this episode of the DePINed podcast, host Tom Trowbridge speaks with Alessandro De Carli, co-founder of Acurast — a decentralized confidential compute network built entirely on mobile devices. Alessandro shares his journey from mobile security at Credit Suisse to launching Acurast, and explains why smartphones are underutilized powerhouses p...

Is DePIN the key to scaling real-time 3D mapping for AI & AVs? In this episode of The DePINed Podcast, we sit down with Guang Ling, founder of Rovr Network , to explore how crowdsourced 3D data and LiDAR-powered devices could unlock a new layer of spatial intelligence for the real world 🧠 The project uses both smartphone-based setups and professional-grade LiDAR rigs — with ambitious plans to...

Can decentralized storage compete with enterprise-grade SLAs? 🧠 In this episode of The DePINed Podcast, we sit down with Patrick Dunlop, co-founder of Jackal Protocol , to explore what it takes to build a decentralized storage network that’s fast, secure, and enterprise-ready While most DePINs race for cheaper infrastructure, Jackal is doing something different: delivering cyber-resilient, hot st...

What if the first DePIN was launched years before the term even existed? ⏰ In this episode, we sit down with Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO , the original DePIN protocol powering real-world data validation through a global network of 8M+ devices and earning over $10M in revenue. From cryptographic location proofs to on-demand data requests, XYO has been quietly building one of the most active de...

Real Revenue, Real Devices, Real DePIN In this episode, we sit down with Konstantin Tkachuk, CEO and co-founder of Titan Network , a decentralized infrastructure protocol building edge-native web services using idle bandwidth, storage, and compute from over 550,000 devices worldwide 🟢  Titan is already powering real-world use cases — including CDN services for TikTok — and taking a customer-first...

Can decentralized machine learning unlock the next frontier of AI infrastructure? 🤖 In this episode, we sit down with Ben Fielding and Harry Grieve, co-founders of Gensyn , the decentralized protocol for machine intelligence. The protocol allows any ML-capable hardware — eg GPUs, CPUs, ASICs — to peer together and contribute to the trustless training and deployment of hyperscale AI systems, all w...

Is Decentralized Communication the Future? 👀 We’re kicking off a new season of #DePINedPodcast and and our guest today is Ayush Ranjan, CEO of Huddle01 — a decentralized real-time communication network redefining how we connect online This episode was recorded at the heart of the industry’s event — DePIN Day Denver 2025 Ayush shares how decentralized infrastructure can replace traditional cloud-b...

The world runs on location data, but what if GPS was 100x more precise? 🎙️ We’re kicking off a new season of #DePINedPodcast and what better way to start than with Mike Horton, CEO of GEODNET This episode was recorded at the heart of the industry’s event — DePIN Day Denver 2025 ! Mike shares how GEODNET’s decentralized network is revolutionizing real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, delivering ce...

Is DePIN adoption too complicated? Not anymore 🤫 In this episode of #DePINedPodcast, Tom speaks with Alexander Markin, CEO of AYDO , about how they are making DePIN more accessible. AYDO aggregates multiple DePIN projects, allowing users to manage them all in one place lowering hardware costs and making monetization easier than ever What’s in this episode? - The rise of DePIN aggregators and why...

The Internet won’t be the same, it needs decentralized compute 🌍 In this episode Tom sits down with Kabir Veitas, co-founder & CEO of NuNet , to explore why decentralized compute is the missing piece in the Web3 infrastructure stack. While we have decentralized payments and storage, most Web3 applications still rely on centralized cloud providers leaving them vulnerable to control and censors...

Can earning crypto be as simple as clicking a button? 🚀 In this episode, Domenic Carosa, co-founder of Hivello, shares how their DePIN aggregator is revolutionizing access to decentralized networks. Instead of navigating complex setups, users can now deploy multiple DePIN nodes effortlessly while AI-driven optimization maximizes their rewards 💡 Main topics discussed: - How Hivello simplifies DeP...

How can decentralized mapping challenge traditional navigation giants? 🗺️ In this episode, Brent, co-founder & CEO of MapMetrics , shares how crowdsourced data and DePIN innovation are reshaping the future of navigation, making real-time mapping more accurate, decentralized, and rewarding for users. 💡 Key topics covered: - The power of crowdsourced data in building decentralized maps - Moneti...

What does the future of machine perception and spatial computing look like? 👀 In this episode, Nils Pihl, the founder of Auki, shares their vision for decentralized infrastructure, exploring how real-time machine collaboration and innovative tokenomics are shaping smarter, connected systems. 💡 Key topics covered: - The role of tokenomics in aligning incentives and ensuring network sustainability...

How can a decentralized GPS network transform industries and solve real-world challenges? 🌍 In this episode, Daniel Ammann, founder of onocoy , shares a numbers-proven vision behind their decentralized network, explaining how innovative tokenomics, governance, and scalability are reshaping the future of location-based services. 💡 Key topics covered: - The differences between centralized and dece...

What if your private EV charger could power an entire community? 🔌 In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, host Tom Trowbridge sits down with Ting Wang, the founder of PowerPod, to discuss how innovative blockchain solutions are reshaping the EV charging landscape From tackling the challenges of building dense city networks to leveraging tokenomics for user incentives, Ting shares the bold steps...

Charge.xyz is redefining the future of EV charging by building a decentralized, scalable, and accessible infrastructure to meet the growing demand for for sustainable transportation solutions worldwide In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, host Tom Trowbridge speaks with Dominic, co-founder and CEO of Charge.xyz, to explore how the company is transforming the electric vehicle charging market. Fr...

How can noise data transform real estate, city planning, and hospitality? 🌍 In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Thomas Messerer, co-founder of Silencio, shares how their mobile app tackles noise pollution while rewarding users with tokens 💡 With over 400,000 users already improving urban soundscapes, Silencio is leading the way in transforming how we collect and use noise data to create smar...

In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge speaks with Sylvan Zhang, founder of Parasail , about how staking is transforming decentralized physical infrastructure networks. Parasail provides innovative tools and frameworks that enable AI and DePIN projects to enhance service reliability, hold providers accountable, and involve token holders in securing the network. 📌 Key topics discus...

In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge speaks with Gaurav Sharma, CTO of io.net , about the cutting-edge world of decentralized AI development. Gaurav shares how io.net is transforming the AI ecosystem by providing cost-effective, decentralized GPU access, enabling model building, and launching innovative products like IO Intelligence. He explains how the platform is creating a sca...

In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge sits down with Evgeny Ponomarev, co-founder of Fluence, to explore their groundbreaking cloudless, decentralized computing solution. Key topics discussed: • Fluence’s mission to disrupt traditional cloud services through a decentralized, DePIN-based approach. • How open protocols enable a flexible and neutral alternative to centralized cloud p...

In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge speaks with Robin Wingardh, co-founder of WingBits, about their innovative decentralized flight tracking network. Key points covered: • Introduction of WingBits' decentralized network using the DePIN model for global flight tracking; • The role of ADS-B data in building a superior and reliable data infrastructure; • Development of secure and s...

In this DePINed Podcast episode, Tom Trowbridge speaks with Michail Angelov, CEO and co-founder of Roam Network, about their transformative approach to decentralized mobile connectivity. Key points covered: • How Roam Network gives users real control over their mobile connections through a community-powered app; • The innovative blend of IoT and blockchain that makes flexible, user-driven networks...

In this DePINed Podcast episode, Tom Trowbridge speaks with Jesse Adams, co-founder of UpRock, about their innovative approach to decentralized AI data collection. Key points covered: • How UpRock’s crowdsourced AI data network leverages decentralized devices to gather real-time, local data; • The unique native applications that enable secure, passive data collection on mobile devices; • UpRock's...