In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — talks with Deborah Simpier, Co-founder of Althea, a decentralized telecom network reinventing internet infrastructure through dynamic pricing, tokenized incentives, and scalable community networks.
They explore how Althea is bringing high-speed internet and future-proof telecom services — including 5G and IoT — to underserved regions around the world.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How DePIN models are replacing traditional telecoms with decentralized, community-powered networks
– Why Althea’s dynamic pricing and tokenized infrastructure are reshaping how bandwidth is delivered and priced
– How Althea’s affordable hardware makes it easier to expand coverage and reduce costs
– Commercial use cases: from local governments to private operators seeking new models
– Althea’s business model: selling services while building partnerships for broader impact
– Future plans to expand into 5G, IoT, and large-scale telecom deployments
– The role of crypto incentives in connecting the next billion users
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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