In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — sits down with Ryan Connor, Analyst at Blockworks Research, one of the leading platforms for institutional-grade crypto analysis.
They dive deep into how DePIN fits into the broader Web3 landscape, how tokenomics models are evolving, and why AI is becoming a driving force in infrastructure development.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– What DePIN really means — and why it’s gaining serious traction in crypto
– How Blockworks Research is bringing structure, data, and standards to a fast-moving industry
– Why compute power is becoming one of the most valuable assets in AI and blockchain
– Trends in the CPU/GPU markets and what they signal for DePIN projects
– A breakdown of Fluence’s tokenomics model — and how risk, latency, and contribution are rewarded
– How hardware specialization impacts decentralized compute networks
– Where bias enters AI systems — and how blockchain infrastructure can help mitigate it
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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