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  1. HACE 6 DÍAS

    DePIN Roundtable: October 2025 | Santiago Santos, Jason Badeaux, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, Connor Lovely

    Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Santiago Santos, Jason Badeaux, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, and Connor Lovely explore the intersection of politics, technology, and the future of energy infrastructure. The conversation begins with reflections on New York politics and the power of authentic storytelling before shifting to the energy crisis, rising electricity prices, and the misalignment of traditional utility models. Jason discusses Daylight’s mission to decentralize energy markets, empowering individuals to participate in energy production and finance through distributed energy resources and tokenized financial products. The hosts draw parallels between marathon running and long-term commitment, contrasting this with modern shortcut culture, while examining how AI, electric vehicles, and DeFi are reshaping energy demand and financing. The episode offers insightful commentary on innovation, capital markets, and the future of sustainable power. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - New York City Challenges 02:30 - The American Dream Debate 04:55 - New York Marathon 07:51 - DePIN and Daylight Announcement 08:25 - Electricity Pricing Issues 11:01 - Infrastructure Challenges 12:36 - Market Dynamics and Demand Growth 13:53 - Daylight App Features 15:32 - Distributed Energy Resources 17:42 - Future of Energy Prices 19:22 - Australia's Solar Market Success 22:55 - Customer Uptake and Market Expansion 25:46 - Tokenized Yield Products 27:43 - Capital Market Dynamics 29:27 - Duration Risk Management 31:09 - Quality of Underwriting in Solar Loans 33:38 - Daylight Pitch to Traditional Allocators 35:09 - Market Size and Opportunities 40:45 - Potential Collaboration with Base Power 47:23 - Challenges and Risks in the Token Market 50:44 - Speculative Capital & Revenue 54:08 - Helium's Market Position and Comparisons 56:35 - On-Chain Revenue and Governance Dynamics Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

    58 min
  2. 16 OCT

    Building the World’s Fastest-Growing Mapping Company with Hivemapper | Ariel Seidman

    Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage In this episode, host Connor Lovely talks with Ariel Seidman, founder and CEO of Hivemapper, to explore the fast-growing world of decentralized mapping. They discuss how Hivemapper has mapped 36% of the world’s roads in just a few years and why both individual contributors and commercial fleets are key to scaling the network. Ariel breaks down the company’s recent $32 million fundraising round, the role of the $HONEY token, and how Hivemapper’s data is powering applications like robo-taxis. The conversation also touches on evolving crypto policy in Washington, D.C., and the future of global mapping, from integrating vehicle cameras to balancing static and dynamic map data. Timestamps: 00:00 - introduction 01:07 - Policy Engagement in D.C. 02:00 - Crypto Lobby Dynamics 02:47 - Resurgence of Tech in SF 03:29 - Market Mismatch for DePIN Tokens 04:35 - Supply vs. Demand in DePIN 06:44 - Customer Coverage Needs 08:28 - Fundraising Success 10:57 - Utilization of Funds 12:34 - Device Payment Plans 14:18 - Dash Cam Benefits 16:31 - Top Use Cases for Hivemapper Data 20:56 - Revenue Insights 24:00 - HONEY Token Economics 27:14 - Contributor Types and Growth 30:29 - Complementary Roles of Contributors 32:57 - Future Coverage Goals 36:02 - Fractals and Deployment Sharing 38:21 - Integration with Vehicle Cameras 40:02 - Static Feature Release Timelines Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

    55 min
  3. 6 OCT

    Making the Internet AI-Native with Grass | Andrej Radonjic

    Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage In this episode, host Connor Lovely talks with Andrej Radonjic, co-founder of Grass, about the rapidly changing worlds of AI and crypto. They cover how the landscape has shifted since May 2024, from advances in Fully Homomorphic Encryption to the move toward reasoning models and multimodal systems. Andrej explains how Grass is tackling real-time data with live context retrieval, expanding its network through Grasshopper hardware, and building tools like ClipTagger 12B, while also growing its community and evolving revenue models. The conversation offers a clear look at the challenges, opportunities, and future direction of AI and crypto. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:03 - Shifts in AI and Crypto Landscapes 2:15 - Diminishing Returns in AI Scaling 4:48 - The Evolution of AI Models 6:06 - Grass’s Position in the AI Industry 7:57 - Multimodal Models and Their Growth Potential 9:07 - Challenges in Multimodal Data 11:06 - Live Context Retrieval Explained 12:11 - The Importance of Real-Time Data 13:11 - The Future of AI Search 15:07 - The Scraping Dilemma 18:08 - Grass’s Unique Opportunity 22:05 - Current Node Count and Future Goals 24:29 - Grasshopper and Network Expansion 28:08 - Grass’s Identity: DePIN or AI Project? 30:23 - ClipTagger12B and Video Search Innovations 39:40 - Customer Engagement and Revenue Insights 45:04 - Future Growth and Market Potential Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice

    53 min
  4. 30 SEP

    Upgrading the World’s Energy Infrastructure with Sourceful Energy | Fredrik Ahlgren

    Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Since recording this episode, Sourceful Energy has doubled down on what really matters: unlocking the greatest asset people already own—the battery in their car. With tens of millions of EVs on the road, each carrying enough energy to power a home for a week, this is the ultimate DePIN. Our focus is clear: Zap + V2G. Zap is our unifying hardware, the plug that turns every EV, home battery, and solar system into a sovereign energy node. Homeowners keep control, decide when and how to participate, and get rewarded for providing real flexibility. We're building this on Solana, because speed and scale matter. Millisecond response, real coordination of physical assets, and crypto-native growth. What’s in it for you? Lower costs, real ownership of your energy, and the chance to turn your EV into a money-making, grid-stabilizing asset. Zap + V2G + Solana = the rails of the world’s largest Virtual Power Plant. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions 01:58 - Comparing Energy Markets: Sweden vs. US 06:00 - Tesla's Virtual Power Plants and Market Dynamics 09:55 - The Importance of a Flexible Grid 12:18 - Sourceful's Role in Energy Transition 14:15 - Building Connectivity in Energy Systems 19:57 - Exploring Sourceful's Active Nodes and Data 25:05 - User Value and Product Focus 26:50 - Choosing Solana: Technical and Community Aspects 33:06 - Future Blockchain Applications in Energy 37:28 - Pilots and Market Validation Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

    43 min
  5. 23 SEP

    Cheaper, Faster Internet for All with Dawn | Neil Chatterjee

    Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor is joined by Neil Chatterjee to explore DePIN’s vision for a user-powered internet, highlighting insights from recent conversations with policymakers in Washington and the importance of shaping the future of crypto in the U.S. The discussion covers innovative marketing strategies aimed at accessibility, the critical role of internet infrastructure, and how wireless and antenna technology are driving new possibilities for connectivity. Listeners will also learn about the DAWN  protocol, the launch of the black box as a new era of home internet access, and how decentralized internet can empower communities, enhance privacy, and intersect with advancements in AI. At its core, the conversation emphasizes community collaboration and the shared goal of building a trustless, decentralized internet. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Neil's Trip to Washington DC02:11 - Congress's Reception to Crypto and DePIN 06:00 - Understanding Internet Infrastructure 10:07 - Dawn's Role in the Internet Ecosystem 12:01 - Wireless Technology and User Empowerment 14:26 - Andrina's Contribution to Dawn 18:57 - The Black Box: A New Hardware Solution 22:22 - Motivation Behind the Black Box 28:03 - Use Cases and Partnerships for the Black Box 32:47 - Go-to-Market Strategy for the Black Box 37:33 - Token Plans and Solana Ecosystem 40:11 - Lessons Learned as a DePIN Founder 41:35 - Building Relationships in the DePIN Community Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

    44 min
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