In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — talks with Michail Angelov, CEO & Co-founder of Roam Network, a decentralized mobile network that puts connectivity back in the hands of users.
They explore how Roam is redefining telecom by blending blockchain and IoT to create a transparent, user-owned data network.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How Roam’s community-powered app gives users control over their mobile network experience
– Why combining blockchain and IoT enables flexible, local-first wireless infrastructure
– How users can earn value from their own data instead of handing it over to telecom giants
– The biggest technical and regulatory hurdles in building decentralized telecom
– Roam’s long-term vision for a transparent, community-owned connectivity layer
– What this means for the future of mobile networks, data ownership, and user rights
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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