DePINed podcast

In this DePINed Podcast episode, Tom Trowbridge speaks with Fredrik Ahlgren, founder of Sourceful Energy, about their innovative approach to decentralized energy. Key points covered: • How Sourceful’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) connects small energy producers to the grid; • The unique IoT gateway that allows real-time control of distributed energy resources; • Sourceful’s mission to reward homeowne...

In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, host Tom Trowbridge interviews Alireza Ghods, co-founder of NATIX, a decentralized camera network. Topics discussed include: • NATIX’s approach to building a global camera network using smartphones and AI; • The role of tokenized incentives in expanding the network; • Key differentiators between NATIX and similar projects like HiveMapper; • NATIX’s dual rewa...

In this episode of DePINed Podcast, host Tom Trowbridge interviews Omar Ramadan, co-founder of BlockCast, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) that enhances internet scaling and media distribution. Key topics include: • How DePIN revolutionizes CDN roles with decentralized networks; • BlockCast's use of multicast to scale services and deliver high-res content; • Strategy to cut costs by...

In this episode of DePINed Podcast, host Tom Trowbridge interviews Deborah Simpier, co-founder of Althea, a decentralized telecom network. Some of the main topics they explore include: • How DePIN replaces traditional telecom roles with decentralized, crypto-incentivized networks; • How Althea uses dynamic pricing and tokenized infrastructure to scale and enhance telecom services; • Althea's affor...

In this episode of DePINed Podcast co-founder Tom Trowbridge and Luca Franchi, the co-founder and CEO of Ambient, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) focused on environmental monitoring. Some of the main topics they explore include: • How DePIN replaces traditional telecom roles with crowdsourced networks incentivized by crypto-economics; • How Ambient, the world’s largest envi...

In this episode of DePINed Podcast co-founder Tom Trowbridge and Scott Sigel, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Helium Foundation, where he plays a key role in overseeing the development and expansion of Helium’s decentralized wireless networks. Some of the main topics they explore include: • How DePIN replaces traditional telecoms with crowdsourced, crypto-incentivized networks; • Helium's...

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 technolog...

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...

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 su...

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...

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....

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 c...

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 mono...

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 d...

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 incl...

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...

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 coordinat...

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 ma...

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...

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 sup...

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 stat...

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...

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...

In this episode of DePINed, Tom Trowbridge, co-founder of Fluence, talks with Tushar Jain, Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain companies. He also co-founded ePatientFinder, a health IT startup that was later acquired by Elligo Health Research. They talk about: - Early investments in DePIN projects by Multicoin Capital - Regu...

In this episode of DePINed Fluence co-founder Tom Trowbridge gets to chat with Ryan John King, a founder of FOAM -- spatial protocol for the Ethereum blockchain that provides secure Proof of Location services for users and autonomous agents. They discuss: • How Foam’s technology bridges the gap between the blockchain and the physical world; • The importance of crowdsourced infrastructure and its i...