Unleashing DePIN #059 | Building DePIN On Base - With Base's Head of DePIN, Luca Curran

On this episode of the Unleashing DePIN podcast, host Tyler Boscolo welcomes Luca Curran, the Head of Ai and DePIN at Base. Luca shares his journey from joining the crypto world to leading AI and DePIN at Base. We discuss everything from product building at Base, the advantages of layer 2 solutions, diverse developer tools, and Base’s vision for supporting builders. Luca talks about the ease of building on Base, its robust ecosystem, and innovative distribution channels through Coinbase. Tune in to hear about exciting DePIN projects like Dimo, Daylight in the energy space, and World Mobile, among others that are utilizing Base's ecosystem. Don't miss the chance to get the inside scoop of Luca's vision for the future of DePIN on Base. Follow Base for more updates and check out the links below to get more involved! Luca from Base Team 01:05 Luca's Journey into Crypto and Base 02:56 DePIN Focus at Base 06:27 Base's Competitive Advantages 11:39 DePIN Projects Building on Base 15:07 L3 Expansion and App Chains 18:44 AI and Deepen Integration 22:38 Privacy and Data Ownership 24:27 Why Build on Base? 25:34 Future Roadmap and Closing Remarks

Providing WIFI Connectivity to 1M+ Customers with XNET | Rich DeVaul & Shaan Chaudhari

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod In this episode of Building in Public, Rich and Shaan from XNET discussed their progress as a decentralized neutral host mobile operator. They explored the XIP-10 proposal to reduce token supply and its benefits for the community. Rich highlighted XNET’s demand-side GTM, enabling millions to connect via existing carriers, with growth potential in the U.S. market. They covered MNOs vs. MVNOs, international expansion, and the Solana ecosystem’s supportive culture. Updates included funding milestones, Sphere Pay and Kamino integrations, and plans to onboard millions of users to Solana, showcasing XNET’s vision for decentralized mobile networks. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Discussion on XIP-10 and Token Burns 03:56 - Understanding XNET's Business Model 06:25 - Customer Segments: MNOs vs. MVNOs 10:09 - International Expansion and Roaming Opportunities 12:29 - Wi-Fi and Cellular Spectrum in Global Deployments 14:05 - Transition from Polygon to Solana 16:50 - Community Growth and Social Engagement 18:31 - Exciting Developments with XNET Foundation 20:49 - Meme Coins and Retail Engagement 22:31 - Scaling Supply Side through Brownfield Deployments 28:37 - Upcoming Features and Integrations 30:18 - Where to Find More Information on XNET Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.