In this episode of DePINed, host Tom Trowbridge — co-founder of Fluence — talks with Scott Sigel, Chief Operating Officer at the Helium Foundation, one of the most recognized pioneers in the DePIN space.
They explore how Helium has built a decentralized wireless network powered by individuals, not corporations — and why it’s changing the future of mobile and IoT connectivity.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How Helium uses crypto incentives to replace traditional telecom infrastructure
– The mechanics of Proof-of-Coverage, and how hotspot providers earn by securing wireless access
– Why Helium’s network is expanding beyond IoT into mobile data offloading for telecoms
– What Helium’s migration to Solana means for scalability and composability
– The vision behind a user-built, user-owned internet — and how Helium made it real
– How decentralized wireless changes the economics of connectivity at global scale
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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