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NATIX is a global mapping network powered by their proprietary AI and camera DePIN. NATIX’s flagship product “Drive&” uses driver assistant apps (e.g. dashcam and navigation), token incentives, computer vision AI, and smartphone cameras to map the roads and support various mobility, autonomous driving, and smart city applications. With over 120k registered drivers and over 50 million km covered in only 12 months, NATIX is one of the fastest-growing DePINs globally. NATIX token will be going live July 2nd, 10 AM UTC on Coinlist, Kucoin, Gate.io and MEXC. https://depinscan.io/token-launch

Nubila, a leading data oracle in the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) ecosystem, has initiated a fundraising round. The round is led by IoTeX and VeChain, along with the Boston Consulting Group, and has attracted participation from a diverse group of investors including OrangeDAO, MH Ventures, Future Money Group, and others. To date, Nubila has secured $2.5 million in funding. This investment reflects the industry's recognition of Nubila's potential to use AI and tokenization to enhance decision-making, promote sustainable development, and create financial products with ESG data. Nubila's founder, Ben, envisions building the infrastructure for the MachineFi revolution by establishing a network of advanced weather stations and sensors to capture critical environmental data. The integration of real-time ESG data into AI models, such as Microsoft's Aurora atmospheric model, will improve ESG assessments and drive more informed and sustainable decision-making across various industries. With the new funding, Nubila aims to scale its operations and expand its global reach to contribute significantly to the planet's sustainability and well-being. The funds will be used to scale Nubila's operations, develop its ESG Data Oracle, and pursue strategic goals like enhancing data accuracy, expanding the network's reach, and increasing user engagement and awareness of sustainable investment. Raullen Chai, Founder of IoTeX, praises Nubila for leveraging DePIN and AI to transform ESG data management, noting the revolutionary approach of creating a decentralized ESG network of community-owned IoT devices. Nubila has deployed 16,000 advanced weather stations worldwide, capturing over 100TB of weather data for accurate ESG assessments. Headquartered in San Francisco, Nubila is dedicated to transforming sustainability initiatives through innovative solutions within the DePIN ecosystem, using AI and ESG tokenization to empower decision-making and drive sustainable development.

Crypto analysts are predicting a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePin) supercycle, driven by Web3 and AI advancements, reminiscent of the early Internet era. DePin aims to decentralize applications currently dominated by tech giants like AWS and Google Cloud. The AI sector is particularly active, with growing demand for GPUs as AI models become more complex. Projects like io.net and Aethir are expected to secure significant market shares early on. DeFi analyst Cyril points to altcoins like Helium's MOBILE, OriginTrail's TRAC, and Nosana's NOS as having potential in the DePin ecosystem. Other noteworthy tokens include Theta Network's THETA for decentralized video streaming and The Graph's GRT for organizing blockchain data for efficient Web3 applications. Render (RNDR) and Filecoin (FIL) are also contributing to the DePin infrastructure, showcasing the growing integration of blockchain in real-world applications.

Sean Cary, Helium's co-founder and Borderless Capital's lead partner, discusses the boundless potential of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) in his latest article on CoinDesk. He explains DePIN as either bespoke networks with custom hardware or commodity DePIN that operates on everyday devices like smartphones. Cary's interest in technology was sparked by his grandfather's watch, which could tell the time with a button press, leading him to explore the future of technology.

Coinbase has announced that it will not facilitate the upcoming merger of the Ocean Protocol (OCEAN) and Fetch.ai (FET) tokens related to the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI). The exchange will continue to support trading for both tokens until further notice but will not execute migrations on behalf of users. Instead, Coinbase will allow users to perform migrations through self-custodial wallets, including Coinbase Wallet. The token merger aims to promote the growth of decentralized AI infrastructure and challenge Big Tech's dominance in the AI sector. The ASI token is expected to become the largest decentralized AI token by market cap, with a combined cap of $5.8 billion for the three existing tokens. Other exchanges, such as Bitfinex, HTX, Bitget, Binance, and Crypto.com, have announced plans to support the merger and automatically merge the tokens for users, although the exact timeline varies.

The crypto community has shown concern over privacy and surveillance issues, especially after the conviction of Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev and the plea deal of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The community has come together to support legal fees for these cases. Nym, a privacy-focused project, offers a mixnet technology to counter AI surveillance, which is becoming easier due to AI's ability to create digital doubles for tracking and controlling behavior. Additionally, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are seen as a significant risk for surveillance and censorship, with most designs lacking privacy protections.

CoralApp, a North American team of data scientists' brainchild, is revolutionizing the web3 domain with the Coral phone, an AI-driven device designed to enhance digital interactions and integrate seamlessly with the web3 ecosystem. The Coral phone is not just a smartphone; it's a platform that supports decentralized applications (dApps), offering users control over their digital lives. It also introduces the Coral AI-phone, featuring a privacy-first AI assistant with in-depth web3 knowledge, making navigation through the web3 ecosystem effortless. The device is equipped with features like decentralized AI inferencing and federated learning, setting a new standard for mobile technology in the digital age. Coral phone also supports DePIN services, DeFi, SocialFi, and GameFi, ushering in a new era of digital interaction that prioritizes user control, privacy, and rewards.

CoralApp, a project incubated by Binance Labs, is launching the Coral AI Phone, an AI-driven device designed to serve as a gateway to the Web3 lifestyle. The Coral Phone integrates with the Web3 ecosystem, supporting decentralized applications (dApps) and offering a suite of features for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). It includes a privacy-first AI assistant with in-depth Web3 knowledge, enabling users to navigate the complexities of the Web3 ecosystem. The phone also supports DeFi services, allowing users to manage investments and trade cryptocurrencies with ease. Additionally, it promotes decentralized social networks with financial benefits and on-chain gaming experiences where users can earn rewards.

The DePIN Base Camp, a Web3 accelerator program, has chosen six startups to participate in its 12-week program. These startups are developing applications and products that leverage digital networks, decentralized infrastructures, and data services. The program, run by Outlier Ventures in partnership with peaq and supported by Borderless Capital, aims to advance the DePIN sector through enhanced connectivity, data security, and resource utilization. The selected teams are from diverse fields, including IoT hardware networks, AI, digital twins, cybersecurity, and cloud gaming. They will receive mentorship, workshops, and investment from Borderless Capital, a leading venture capital firm in the DePIN space.

DePINs and DeRENs are emerging as solutions to the risks associated with the centralized cloud computing market, dominated by players like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The Cointelegraph Research and SwanChain report highlights how these decentralized platforms can enhance security, transparency, and reduce operational costs. The report also underscores the impact of computationally intensive AI models on the growth of DePINs and DeRENs, with the AI market expected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2029. SwanChain, a decentralized cloud computing platform, offers cost-effective resources for AI applications, smart contracts, and decentralized services, potentially reducing costs by 40-50% compared to major players. The platform's AI computing and storage bidding market allows users to request resources and match them with providers, streamlining the process and cutting costs. The report also discusses the role of AI and ZK Computing in the DePIN ecosystem, with SwanChain processing nearly 350,000 ZK computing tasks post-launch, demonstrating its scalability for ZK applications.