DIMO

On February 26th, 2025, HAKUHODO KEY3 Inc., based in Tokyo, announced a strategic partnership with the DIMO Foundation to enhance the connected car experience in Japan. This collaboration aims to develop innovative products and services utilizing blockchain technology within the automotive sector. DIMO, a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) project founded in the US, focuses on addressing challenges in the automotive industry by creating a decentralized ecosystem that interlinks digital and physical infrastructures. This partnership signifies a significant step towards integrating web3 technology into the automotive landscape in Japan. DIMO's Co-Founder, Alex Rawitz, emphasized the importance of collaboration in building a connected vehicle future, stating that HAKUHODO KEY3's extensive connections within the automotive industry make them an ideal partner. The partnership is expected to facilitate the implementation of DIMO's platform in Japanese vehicles, allowing drivers to connect their cars to a data ecosystem. This initiative aims to provide users with greater control over their vehicles and data, enhancing privacy while creating new services and economic opportunities. HAKUHODO KEY3's CEO, Toshinori Shigematsu, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the potential of DIMO's technology to drive mass adoption of web3 solutions. As the automotive industry evolves, this partnership represents a pioneering effort to merge traditional automotive practices with cutting-edge blockchain innovations. Both companies are committed to fostering a seamless integration of web3 technologies, ultimately aiming to improve customer experiences and contribute to the growth of the automotive market in Japan.

DIMO has officially launched "Login with DIMO," a React SDK designed to facilitate integration with its APIs and SDKs for developers within the DIMO ecosystem. This toolkit features pre-built, customizable components that not only save time but also enhance the user experience. By utilizing this new SDK, developers can create applications that leverage DIMO’s decentralized vehicle protocol, ensuring a consistent and intuitive experience for users across the platform. The "Login with DIMO" SDK simplifies the integration process by providing developers with ready-to-use React components that connect seamlessly with DIMO’s APIs for account authentication and transaction management. These components allow for full customization, enabling developers to maintain their app's branding while ensuring a cohesive user experience across various DIMO applications. The SDK also supports multiple integration modes, catering to different use cases and expediting the development process, allowing developers to focus on innovation. Currently, "Login with DIMO" is already being utilized in several live applications, showcasing its effectiveness in enhancing user experience and streamlining development. Some examples include Roil, which offers hidden charging rewards, and DLP Labs, which allows users to contribute vehicle data for AI training. The benefits for developers include faster integration and customizable components, while users enjoy an intuitive login experience and improved usability. Looking ahead, DIMO plans to introduce features such as customizable text and UTM tracking, further enhancing the SDK's capabilities and solidifying its role in the future of DIMO’s decentralized vehicle protocol.

DIMO is set to participate in the upcoming Day Of DePIN event on February 25th in Denver, which is organized by DePHY and De Charge. This event will showcase DIMO's innovative open vehicle connectivity platform, designed to empower car owners by enabling them to connect their vehicles, manage their data, and potentially monetize this information. The platform emphasizes transparency and trust, utilizing open-source components to bolster confidence among users and developers in connected services and devices. Operating on the Ethereum Virtual Machine, DIMO integrates blockchain technology, cryptography, and real-world hardware to create blockchain-based identities for users and vehicles through NFTs and smart contracts. By incorporating licensed hardware devices, such as the DIMO Data Miner, along with approved software APIs, the platform ensures that telemetry data is securely associated with specific vehicles and trips. This allows major companies to issue verifiable blockchain-based credentials while giving users control over their data, enabling them to decide what information to share and with whom. The DIMO token is central to the ecosystem, serving as both a medium of exchange and an incentive mechanism. Vehicle owners can earn DIMO tokens by sharing their data or utilizing specific services. This tokenized model not only encourages active participation from users but also motivates developers and stakeholders to innovate, develop cost-effective solutions, and create new applications within the vehicle data landscape. The DIMO platform is poised to revolutionize how vehicle data is managed and utilized, fostering a more collaborative and efficient automotive ecosystem.

Today, DIMO has unveiled a new feature called Widgets in its mobile app, aimed at providing users with in-depth insights into their vehicle's historical performance. This feature is designed to be as user-friendly and intuitive as Apple Health, allowing drivers to visualize key metrics such as speed, location, and distance through interactive charts and heatmaps. By integrating these Widgets into each vehicle's page, DIMO empowers users to better understand their driving habits, track trends over time, and optimize their vehicle usage for improved efficiency. The initial rollout includes three flagship Widgets: Speed, Location, and Distance. The Speed Widget allows users to track their driving speed over time, offering detailed breakdowns of average speeds, peak speeds, and distribution patterns across different time frames. This feature not only helps in identifying driving trends but also aids in enhancing fuel efficiency and safety by monitoring high-speed occurrences. Meanwhile, the Location Widget visualizes trip history on a heatmap, enabling users to understand their most frequented routes and optimize their driving patterns. Lastly, the Distance Widget provides insights into daily, weekly, monthly, and annual mileage trends, helping users compare their driving habits and predict future mileage based on historical data. DIMO is committed to expanding its suite of Widgets, with plans to introduce additional features related to fuel usage, battery range, and more. Users are encouraged to update their DIMO mobile app to explore these new Widgets and start driving smarter. With these innovations, DIMO aims to enhance the overall driving experience by providing actionable insights that promote better vehicle maintenance and driving habits.

As EthDenver 2025 approaches, DIMO is gearing up for an exciting presence at one of Ethereum's most significant events. Attendees can look forward to a unique experience with DIMO's onchain food truck, which will be operational for the first time. Collaborating with Base and Blackbird, DIMO allows users to track the food truck's location via the DIMO mobile app. On February 25 and 26, those who download the app and create an account will receive complimentary nacho fries, and connecting their car to the network will earn them free tacos. Additionally, guests checking in with Blackbird will receive bonus $FLY tokens, enhancing the overall experience. The food truck will be featured at two notable side events during EthDenver. The first is the Day of DePIN, hosted by DePHY and DeCharge, on February 25, where attendees can enjoy blockchain-themed snacks while gaining insights from industry leaders. The following night, DIMO will join Nolcha Shows for their Opening Party, offering delicious food to fuel the festivities. A special giveaway will include limited-edition Burner Cards hidden under meals, providing an exciting incentive for food truck visitors. In addition to the food truck, the DIMO team will participate in various speaking engagements throughout the event. Keynote speeches and demos will be presented by team members, including Alex Rawitz and Yevgeny Khessin. DIMO is also sponsoring the DePIN After Dark event, featuring networking opportunities, keynotes, and a raffle for DePIN merchandise. With plans for a special giveaway at PizzaDAO’s Pizza Castle event, including a chance to win a $500 Turo gift card, DIMO is set to make a memorable impact at EthDenver 2025, fostering connections and onboarding new users in the vibrant blockchain community of Denver.

DIMO is undergoing a significant upgrade with the introduction of Oracles, which are currently being tested by initial developers. This upgrade is pivotal for decentralizing the DIMO protocol, allowing third-party data sources, such as vehicle manufacturers or developers, to contribute their data. Once activated by end users, this data flows into a secure vault, making it accessible to developers via DIMO APIs. This advancement not only enhances the amount of data available for application development but also increases the potential for creating valuable new services and applications on the DIMO platform. An Oracle serves as a conduit for data to enter the DIMO network, which can include hardware devices or API integrations with companies like Tesla and SmartCar. Currently, there are six existing Oracles, including integrations with Tesla and SmartCar, as well as three hardware devices. It is essential for users to activate these data streams, similar to connecting a DIMO hardware device or a Tesla through the DIMO mobile app. This activation allows users to share their data with various applications, thereby enriching the DIMO ecosystem and providing developers with more data to work with. The introduction of Oracles marks a significant step in expanding DIMO beyond telematics data. Developers can now integrate various data types, such as electric vehicle charger data or video feeds, into the DIMO ecosystem. This expansion is crucial for the growth of DIMO, as it will enable innovative applications and advanced AI model training. Furthermore, the DIMO Foundation is exploring future tokenomics proposals to incentivize developers for creating and maintaining these data connections, thereby enhancing the overall value of the DIMO platform for its users and developers alike.