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WeatherXM: DePIN Summit Africa 2025 Edition | Manolis Nikiforakis
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Recorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, Connor speaks with Manolis Nikiforakis, CEO and Co-founder of WeatherXM, about how the company is revolutionizing weather data collection using IoT technology and crypto incentives. Manolis shares insights into their growing network of around 10,000 weather stations, with a focus on expanding coverage in the Global South where data is most scarce. The duo discusses the ambitious goal of deploying 30 million stations worldwide to dramatically improve weather accuracy. They explore how the use of blockchain - specifically Solana - helps incentivize local participation, drive community engagement, and support new revenue models, all while emphasizing the critical importance of data quality.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:51 - Expanding Global Network in the Global South
05:48 - Improving Weather Data Accuracy
09:03 - The Role of Crypto Incentives
11:43- Revenue Models and Customer Use Cases
14:41 - Engaging with the Solana Community
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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Manage episode 506750112 series 3446703
Follow Proof of Coverage: https://x.com/coverageproved
Recorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, Connor speaks with Manolis Nikiforakis, CEO and Co-founder of WeatherXM, about how the company is revolutionizing weather data collection using IoT technology and crypto incentives. Manolis shares insights into their growing network of around 10,000 weather stations, with a focus on expanding coverage in the Global South where data is most scarce. The duo discusses the ambitious goal of deploying 30 million stations worldwide to dramatically improve weather accuracy. They explore how the use of blockchain - specifically Solana - helps incentivize local participation, drive community engagement, and support new revenue models, all while emphasizing the critical importance of data quality.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:51 - Expanding Global Network in the Global South
05:48 - Improving Weather Data Accuracy
09:03 - The Role of Crypto Incentives
11:43- Revenue Models and Customer Use Cases
14:41 - Engaging with the Solana Community
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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