In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — speaks with Nils Pihl, Founder of Auki, about the future of machine perception, spatial computing, and how behavioral science meets blockchain to power smarter, decentralized machine networks.
They explore how Auki blends tokenomics, psychology, and real-time data infrastructure to build a global DePIN ecosystem for the spatial internet.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– What spatial computing is — and how it enables real-time machine collaboration
– How Auki’s “burn credit mint” mechanism drives sustainable DePIN economics
– The role of behavioral psychology and gaming design in building better infrastructure networks
– Why incentive alignment is critical for long-term ecosystem growth
– How machine perception networks are evolving beyond hardware constraints
– Strategic steps Auki is taking to scale globally while maintaining decentralized values
– Real-world applications for spatial computing across robotics, navigation, and smart environments
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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