In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — speaks with Micha Anthenor Benoliel, Founder of Nodle, a decentralized network that turns smartphones into nodes for crowdsourced data and communication.
They discuss how Nodle is building a privacy-first digital trust layer — using everyday devices to power scalable, secure infrastructure for social and economic impact.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How Nodle uses Bluetooth-enabled smartphones to crowdsource data and locate physical assets
– The story behind Micha’s earlier app used in the Umbrella Movement protests in Hong Kong
– Why the Click app could disrupt a $100B+ market for content and document authentication
– How partnerships with companies like Vivendi reflect the growing demand for decentralized, resilient communication networks
– Nodle’s token model: revenue-sharing, community incentives, and privacy-focused governance
– Micha’s thoughts on the future of the DePIN ecosystem, and predictions for Bitcoin and Web3 infrastructure
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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