Streaming the 3D WorldStreaming the 3D World | Luis Ramirez, Mawari (#67)
In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge sits down with Luis Oscar Ramirez, Founder of Mawari, the Immersive Compute Network powering the future of XR and AI.Mawari started as a Web2 company trying to solve the hard problem of streaming 3D content for AR/VR — and found DePIN as the only viable way to scale.Today, they’re running over 5,000 GPUs across APAC, powering real-time edge rendering, AI inference, and even virtual YouTubers — with a modular 4-node architecture and a mission to make immersive content truly global.Topics covered:– Why AR/VR needs real-time compute at the edge– How Mawari evolved from XR studio to DePIN infra– The use case explosion: from AI agents to K-pop avatars– DePIN in Asia: Japan, Korea, and the coming wave– Their upcoming Guardian Node launch & token modelA rare inside look at an Asia-first DePIN project solving real infrastructure challenges today.🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the DePIN ecosystem
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DePIN is Growing Up: What VCs Really Look For | Mike Zajko, Lattice (#66)
In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge talks to Mike Zajko, co-founder of Lattice, one of the most active DePIN-focused venture firms. Mike shares what VCs really look for in early-stage crypto projects, how the DePIN category has evolved, and why real-world traction and revenue are more critical than ever.👀 We cover:- Lattice’s origin story- What makes a DePIN project fundable (and what doesn’t)- Common mistakes early founders make- Tokenomics, airdrops & why points changed the game- The future of institutional adoption in DePIN- Why “build it and they will come” is no longer enough🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the DePIN ecosystem
What if your TV could talk back?In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, we dive into the future of interactive media with Mateusz Poreda, co-founder of Rumi — a decentralized protocol turning passive video into AI-powered, personalized experiences.Real-time content indexing, contextual ads and second-screen engagement, Rumi is building a gateway between streaming, gaming, and generative AI. Don’t miss this conversation on why TV is becoming a two-way experience and how DePIN makes it possible.We cover:• What Rumi is and how it works• How node operators contribute to media indexing• The rise of AI remotes and second-screen agents• Token incentives, airdrops & monetization• Why contextual media is the future of advertising💡 Whether you’re a developer, builder, or DePIN enthusiast — this episode dives deep into🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the DePIN ecosystem
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The Future of AI Data: Decentralized, Crowd-Powered & Blockchain-Proven | Max Li, OORT (#64)
What if anyone, anywhere could contribute to the next generation of AI and get paid for it?In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, we talk to Max Li, founder and CEO of OORT — a decentralized data collection network with over 350,000 contributors across 100+ countries and 100,000+ active nodes. OORT is building the global infrastructure for verifiable, crowd-sourced AI data — from speech to video to edge cases.We cover:Why synthetic data isn’t enough for next-gen AIHow OORT rewards real-world contributors and node operatorsTokenomics, staking & the upcoming “TikTok for AI data”Why Africa and LATAM are the next big data economiesLessons from scaling one of the largest AI data DePINsDon’t miss this deep dive into one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the DePIN ecosystem 🎙️
💡 Can blockchain help power the future? In this episode of DePINed Podcast, we sit down with Jemma Green, Executive Chairman and co-founder of PowerLedger to explore how decentralized infrastructure is reshaping the $2 trillion global energy industry.Jemma shares Powerledger’s journey — from launching Australia’s first ICO to building a cross-chain energy ecosystem on Solana and Ethereum. With 100+ deployments in 15 countries, Powerledger tracks, tokenizes, and automates clean energy transactions — from peer-to-peer solar trading to renewable energy certificates (RECs) and dynamic grid pricing.We cover:- How energy markets are being disrupted by AI, renewables & regulation- Why battery storage is the new local power plant- How Powerledger’s token (POWR) is evolving with new DePIN use cases- Community-owned energy, on-chain SLAs & economic incentives- What “true two-sided markets” for energy could look like- Why DePIN is the next breakout category in crypto🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the DePIN ecosystem
DePINed is a podcast focused on the ecosystem of decentralized physical networks. DePIN companies and protocols crowdsource infrastructure such as WiFi hot spots, computer servers and even cars and, using crypto incentives, create cohesive, global networks from thousands of different providers. This podcast explores all of the use cases launching in this sector as well as the key players in financing and explaining this growing sector which will reshape a broad array of industries. Hosted by Tom Trowbridge, co-founder of Fluence, previously co-founder and president at Hedera Hashgraph.