In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — speaks with Daniel Ammann, Founder of onocoy, about how a decentralized GNSS network can transform industries by delivering high-precision location data at scale.
They explore how Onocoy is building a 100,000-station GPS alternative, powered by tokenized incentives, robust governance, and real-world demand.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– The core differences between centralized GPS systems and decentralized DePIN alternatives
– How Onocoy’s tokenomics reduce operating costs while incentivizing network uptime and data quality
– Why redundancy and scalability are crucial to building a 100k-station positioning network
– The importance of a strong demand-side use case in sustaining DePIN networks
– How Onocoy balances governance decentralization with institutional collaboration
– Use cases across aviation, logistics, mobility, and high-precision infrastructure mapping
– A vision for the future where location services are more accurate, private, and owned by the community
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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