Listen "Building a Global Network for High-Precision GPS with Onocoy | Samuel Welde"
Episode Synopsis
Follow Proof of Coverage: https://x.com/coverageprovedRecorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Zanzibar, Connor sits down with Samuel Welde, co-founder of Onocoy - a project using decentralized networks to boost GPS accuracy in emerging markets like Africa and South America. Samuel explains how Onocoy leverages Solana’s speed, low fees, and developer support to power billions of autonomous devices with affordable, centimeter-level precision. They discuss the limitations of traditional GPS, Onocoy’s expansion in countries like Kenya and Tanzania, and the project’s unique tokenomics, including the BONO beta token and upcoming ONO token, aimed at incentivizing long-term network growth.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:05 - DePIN Summit in Zanzibar01:45 - Challenges in the GPS Industry03:12 - Improving GPS Accuracy with Onocoy05:06 - Market Strategy in Emerging Markets06:44 - Global Coverage Goals09:44 - Community Building and Token Launch10:44 - Building on Solana13:18 - Monetization and Demand Side Strategy18:14 - Getting Involved with Onocoy Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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