How NodeOps Powers 67,000+ Nodes & $6M in DePIN Revenue | Naman Kabra, NodeOps (#59)
In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge talks to Naman Kabra, co-founder & CEO of NodeOps — a rapidly growing DePIN platform offering a full-stack suite for decentralized compute orchestration.From one-click node deployment to a fully operational cloud, security hub, and staking tools — NodeOps is redefining how developers, node operators, and compute providers interact.🎙️ In this conversation:- How NodeOps scaled from $0 to 7-figure revenue in under a year- The economics of third-party node provisioning- Dynamic mint-and-burn tokenomics explained- The roadmap to permissionless compute and verifiable infrastructure- Building revenue-first in Web3 — without touching treasury🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into the DePIN revolution. Subscribe now to explore how decentralized networks are transforming industries worldwide! 🌍
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Building the Real-World Metaverse: How to Scale 3D Mapping | Diego Di Tommaso, OVER (#58)
In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge talks to Diego Di Tommaso, co-founder of Over, a leading project building decentralized 3D maps for ARWe explore how Over evolved from a metaverse platform to a large-scale visual positioning system and why real-world mapping is the missing link for immersive AR experiencesTopics we cover:- How Over mapped 128,000+ locations with centimeter-level precision- Why 3D maps are essential for anchoring AR to physical space- The tokenomics behind mapping incentives and land ownership- New revenue streams from enterprise use cases and spatial AI- Collaboration across DePIN: partnering with networks like Hivemapper and NATIX- What smart glasses mean for the future of Web3 AR🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into the DePIN revolution. Subscribe now to explore how decentralized networks are transforming industries worldwide! 🌍
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Building for the Future of Decentralized Storage and Compute | Sam Williams, Arweave (#57)
In this episode of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge sits down with Sam Williams, co-founder & CEO of Arweave, to unpack the economics, technology, and vision behind decentralized permanent storage and compute.Discover:- How Arweave achieves near-perpetual storage using an endowment model that beats AWS costs over time- The tokenomics that underpin Arweave’s long-term sustainability and value capture- Why Arweave’s system is inherently trustless, ensuring data integrity without centralized control- How Arweave’s unique model incentivizes miners to keep costs low while locking up tokens in long-term endowments- The relationship between Arweave and AO, its decentralized compute platform, and why AI workloads are driving massive growth- How Arweave competes with traditional cloud providers by delivering a more resilient and cost-effective solution🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into the DePIN revolution. Subscribe now to explore how decentralized networks are transforming industries worldwide! 🌍
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The DePIN Storage Layer Powering AI & Media Workloads | Colby Winegar, Storj (#56)
In this episode of the #DePINedPodcast, Tom Trowbridge speaks with Colby Winegar, CEO of Storj, a decentralized cloud storage protocol with nearly a decade of evolution behind it.We cover how Storj is bridging the gap between traditional cloud performance and decentralized architecture — through measurable value for real customers across AI, media, healthcare and academia🧠 In this episode:– How Storj achieves up to 80% lower storage and egress costs than AWS– Why some customers report Storj is 2–3x faster than Amazon for global data access– The economics behind fixed-price storage across 20,000+ decentralized nodes– How the protocol handles operator payments in token, with a roadmap toward market-driven token demand– Challenges in go-to-market, vertical focus, and customer education in the DePIN spaceListen now for an in-depth look at the real-world mechanics, tradeoffs, and opportunities behind decentralized storage at scale🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into the DePIN revolution. Subscribe now to explore how decentralized networks are transforming industries worldwide! 🌍
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Decentralized RPC, Real Revenue & LLM Access | Arthur Sabintsev: POKT Network (#55)
🎙️ In this episode of the DePINedPodcast, Tom Trowbridge sits down with Arthur Sabintsev, CEO of POKT, one of the earliest DePIN projects and a cornerstone of decentralized infrastructure since 2019.What started as a decentralized gateway to blockchain data has now expanded far beyond crypto: Pocket is evolving into a generalized data transport layer.Watch to learn:- How Pocket provides decentralized, censorship-resistant access to 60+ blockchains and open networks- What it takes to run high-performance infrastructure in a DePIN protocol- Why most Pocket nodes are now hosted in professional data centers- The role of RPC gateways and sovereign access providers in Pocket’s new architecture- How Grove (the team behind Pocket) thinks about pricing, competition, and revenueThis episode dives deep into the architecture, economics, and strategy behind one of the longest-running DePIN protocols — and why the future of infrastructure might belong to agents, not users.🎙️ Don’t miss this deep dive into the DePIN revolution. Subscribe now to explore how decentralized networks are transforming industries worldwide! 🌍
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.
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