In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — speaks with Robin Wingardh, Co-founder of WingBits, a groundbreaking project building a decentralized flight tracking network.
They explore how WingBits leverages community-powered infrastructure and blockchain incentives to reshape the way aviation data is collected, distributed, and owned.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How WingBits uses the DePIN model to build a global, community-owned aviation data network
– The importance of ADS-B data in creating transparent and high-fidelity flight tracking systems
– How the team developed secure, scalable network hardware from both custom and crowdsourced components
– The challenges of bringing decentralized telecom principles to a heavily regulated industry like aviation
– Why WingBits believes flight data should be public, accurate, and censorship-resistant
– The future of decentralized airspace monitoring and its role in mobility, logistics, and safety
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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