In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — talks with Manolis Nikiforakis, Co-founder & CEO of WeatherXM, a company pioneering decentralized weather infrastructure to serve communities around the world.
They dive into how WeatherXM is crowdsourcing a global network of weather stations to fill critical data gaps — especially in underserved and climate-vulnerable regions.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How WeatherXM is deploying a decentralized network of weather stations across the globe
– Why accurate, hyperlocal weather data is essential — and often missing in the Global South
– The role of token incentives in growing a community-powered sensor network
– How Manolis transitioned from industrial IoT to building DePIN infrastructure
– The unique challenges and opportunities of scaling hardware in climate tech
– What kitesurfing has to do with understanding microclimates (yes, really!)
– How decentralized weather data can reshape agriculture, energy, and emergency planning
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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