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2) Networking: The provisioning of persistent, real-time connections, high bandwidth, and decentralized data transmission by backbone providers, the networks, exchange centers, and services that route amongst them, as well as those managing ‘last mile’ data to consumers.

The concept of communication is sustained, generated by technology, so really with the Internet we attain the highest limits of communication. But what I would ask is, ‘Who is it that communicates?’ Who is it? There is one terminal and then another. There are two terminals, two specific areas of abstraction which change the information. But also, a... See more

DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure) projects are blockchain-based networks where participants contribute resources in exchange for token rewards. These can be physical resource networks like cellular connectivity and energy distribution or virtual resource networks that provide access to computing power, bandwidth, and cloud storage.

A Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) is any sufficiently decentralized network that uses cryptography and mechanism design to ensure a client can request physical services from a set of providers — breaking the natural monopoly and providing the benefits of competition.

When we think of networks attempting to solve real problems, DePIN is the most tangible vertical. Helium is the poster child for this and likely the only one which has found PMF so far, though there are obviously others building interesting infrastructure here. When Helium set out to build its network in 2013, it was specifically looking to solve t... See more

A network state is a highly aligned online community with a capacity for collective action that crowdfunds territory around the world and eventually gains diplomatic recognition from pre-existing states.