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Recorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, Connor spoke with Mohan Ponnada, founder of DeCharge, at a beach resort in Mombasa, Kenya, about transforming the EV charging industry in emerging markets like Kenya and Tanzania. Ponnada discussed DeCharge’s move from India to Kenya to tap into the region’s growing gig economy and EV adoption, stressing the value of local partnerships. He outlined how DeCharge tackles the industry's fragmentation through a decentralized model that lets individuals and small businesses monetize idle charging infrastructure. With a goal of 25,000 stations by March and a seamless, app-free user experience, DeCharge is scaling quickly. The episode wrapped with insights into their upcoming token launch on the Solana blockchain to strengthen their decentralized foundation.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:03 - Exploring Emerging Markets

01:54 - Current Footprint and Local Partnerships

02:39 - Challenges in the EV Charging Industry

04:57 - Decentralization and Community Involvement

05:13 - Motivating Community Participation

08:07 - Bringing Your Own Device

09:06 - Current Network Status and Sales Growth

12:14 - Token Launch Plans and Blockchain Choice

14:32 - Why Solana?

16:29 - Where to Learn More About DeCharge

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Recorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Zanzibar, Connor sits down with Samuel Welde, co-founder of Onocoy - a project using decentralized networks to boost GPS accuracy in emerging markets like Africa and South America. Samuel explains how Onocoy leverages Solana’s speed, low fees, and developer support to power billions of autonomous devices with affordable, centimeter-level precision. They discuss the limitations of traditional GPS, Onocoy’s expansion in countries like Kenya and Tanzania, and the project’s unique tokenomics, including the BONO beta token and upcoming ONO token, aimed at incentivizing long-term network growth.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - DePIN Summit in Zanzibar

01:45 - Challenges in the GPS Industry

03:12 - Improving GPS Accuracy with Onocoy

05:06 - Market Strategy in Emerging Markets

06:44 - Global Coverage Goals

09:44 - Community Building and Token Launch

10:44 - Building on Solana

13:18 - Monetization and Demand Side Strategy

18:14 - Getting Involved with Onocoy

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Recorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, host Connor welcomed back Alireza Ghods, Co-founder and CEO of Natix, for his fifth appearance. Alireza shared insights from his trip to Mombasa and the opportunities for crypto adoption in Africa, highlighting Natix’s demand-led approach through partnerships with local businesses. He discussed the company’s dual focus on mapmaking and autonomous driving, noting the higher value and longevity of autonomous driving data. Alireza also reflected on Natix’s token on Solana, praised its usability, and teased major collaborations as the company focuses on scaling and revenue growth.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:08 - Emerging Markets and Product Fit in Africa

02:07 - Current Footprint in Africa and Demand Strategy

03:11 - Focus on Autonomous Driving vs. Mapmaking

04:32 - Data Requirements for Autonomous Driving

06:06 - Monetizing Data for Mapmaking and Autonomous Driving

08:06 - Understanding AI Models in Autonomous Vehicles

10:32 - Experience with Solana and Token Launch

12:52 - Future Plans and Upcoming Announcements

14:13 - How to Get Involved and Learn More

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