In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — speaks with Ariel Seidman, Co-founder & CEO of Hivemapper, the decentralized mapping platform powered by dashcam-equipped drivers.
They discuss how Hivemapper is building a real-time, community-owned alternative to Google Maps — fueled by crypto incentives and the power of the crowd.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How DePIN applies to large-scale mapping and geospatial data collection
– Why now is the right moment for decentralized infrastructure to challenge legacy platforms
– How Hivemapper operates — from dashcam deployment to data validation and map creation
– The role of crypto economics in sustaining large contributor networks
– What makes Hivemapper one of the most successful real-world DePIN use cases
– Why Ariel believes the next generation of infrastructure will be user-owned and data-rich
About DePINed Podcast
DePINed is a podcast exploring the frontier of decentralized physical infrastructure, hosted by Tom Trowbridge, co-founder of Fluence. Each episode features in-depth conversations with founders, builders, and investors who are shaping the future of real-world Web3 networks.
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