In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — talks with Richard DeVaul, CEO of XNet, a blockchain-powered mobile network leveraging CBRS and carrier-grade Wi-Fi to rethink wireless connectivity.
With a PhD from MIT and experience building global-scale networks at Apple and Google, Richard shares how XNet is building a decentralized alternative to traditional telecom — designed to return value to users and communities.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How XNet is reimagining mobile networks using blockchain, CBRS, and Wi-Fi
– What makes XNet a true DePIN-native telecom company from day one
– Why decentralization in connectivity matters — and how value flows back to communities
– How Richard’s background at MIT, Apple, and Google shaped his approach to infrastructure
– The role of XNet’s utility token and its incentives for users and contributors
– What it takes to build carrier-grade infrastructure from scratch, and why now is the right time
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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