In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer sits down with Raullen Chai, co-founder and CEO of IoTeX, to explore the explosive intersection of DePIN, AI, and crypto infrastructure—and how IoTeX is building decentralized infrastructure to support the future of machine-powered economies. From autonomous vehicles earning passive income to decentralized 5G networks and real-world IoT applications, IoTeX is leading the DePIN movement with a mission to connect machines, people, and capital. Unlike traditional crypto protocols, IoTeX combines onchain and offchain infrastructure, supports multi-chain deployments, and enables builders to launch scalable, real-world networks using Web3 rails. Raullen also shares how IoTeX is different from other DePIN layer-1s like Solana or Base, and explains why the long tail of DePIN builders in developing markets will drive the next wave of adoption. You’ll also learn how IoTeX's MachineFi vision laid the groundwork for today's DePIN narrative—and why decentralized infrastructure matters for telecom, agriculture, GPS, and beyond. We dive into governance, cross-border DePIN coordination, and how AI agents will soon play a leading role in managing crypto-native infrastructure autonomously. If you're serious about crypto, AI, DePIN, decentralized infrastructure, and Web3 adoption, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro to Raullen Chai and IoTeX 01:00 – What is IoTeX? Building the DePIN Stack 02:30 – Use Case: Autonomous Vehicles & Smart Devices 03:30 – Multi-Chain + Off-Chain Infra: Why It Matters 05:00 – DePIN in Developing Countries: Real Impact 06:40 – 4 Core Components of DePIN: Labor, Land, Capital, Devices 08:00 – Real-World DePIN Use Cases: GPS, 5G, Laundry, Dash Cams 09:00 – How DePIN Reduces Costs for End Users 10:30 – Community-Owned Telecom and Transportation 11:30 – The Long Tail of DePIN: Builders in Emerging Markets 12:00 – Live Projects on IoTeX: EnviroBLOX, Drop Wireless, SoraChain 13:00 – What is MachineFi? The Precursor to DePIN 14:10 – DePIN as the Bridge Between Crypto and the Physical World 15:00 – Government Partnerships: Energy, GPS, Agriculture 16:00 – Tokens in DePIN: Bootstrap or Burden? 18:00 – The Case for Crypto-Native Capital Formation 19:00 – IoTeX + AI: How Autonomous Agents Fit In 20:30 – Bino: IoTeX’s Twitter AI Agent Gaining Real Fans 21:00 – The Role of UBI in a Machine-Led Future 21:45 – Where to Find IoTeX and What’s Coming Next Want to Grow your Twitter? Book your call: https://buildingweb3media.com/twitter-offer Connect with Jax on Twitter: https://x.com/jaxxdwyer Connect with our Guest: https://x.com/Raullen https://x.com/iotex_io https://iotex.io/ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
