Building in Public

We were joined by Deniz from Soarchain, a company revolutionizing the mobility industry through innovative data solutions. Deniz discusses the oligopolistic nature of the automotive sector, challenges with data ownership, and how Soarchain empowers car owners to reclaim and monetize their vehicle data using a secure hardware device connected to the OBD2 port. He highlights the importance of decentralized data management, Soarchain’s progress with nearly 20,000 cars on their testnet, partnerships with major companies, and the upcoming transition to the Solana blockchain. This conversation showcases how Soarchain is transforming mobility with blockchain technology.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Sponsor Message: Polygon Labs
00:54 - Challenges in Mobility and Connectivity
04:19 - Data Ownership and Siloing Issues
06:10 - Soarchain’s Approach to Data Utilization
09:14 - User Empowerment and Data Monetization
12:13 - Connecting Cars to the Network
14:07 - Comparison with DIMO
18:38 - Data Privacy and User Experience
19:45 - Current Scale and Testnet Success
21:05 - Revenue Potential and Customer Profiles
23:10 - Innovative Use Cases and Applications
25:47 - Transition to Solana and Token Launch
29:55 - Community Engagement

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.