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In this episode, host Connor Lovely talks with Ariel Seidman, founder and CEO of Hivemapper, to explore the fast-growing world of decentralized mapping. They discuss how Hivemapper has mapped 36% of the world’s roads in just a few years and why both individual contributors and commercial fleets are key to scaling the network. Ariel breaks down the company’s recent $32 million fundraising round, the role of the $HONEY token, and how Hivemapper’s data is powering applications like robo-taxis. The conversation also touches on evolving crypto policy in Washington, D.C., and the future of global mapping, from integrating vehicle cameras to balancing static and dynamic map data.
Timestamps:
00:00 - introduction
01:07 - Policy Engagement in D.C.
02:00 - Crypto Lobby Dynamics
02:47 - Resurgence of Tech in SF
03:29 - Market Mismatch for DePIN Tokens
04:35 - Supply vs. Demand in DePIN
06:44 - Customer Coverage Needs
08:28 - Fundraising Success
10:57 - Utilization of Funds
12:34 - Device Payment Plans
14:18 - Dash Cam Benefits
16:31 - Top Use Cases for Hivemapper Data
20:56 - Revenue Insights
24:00 - HONEY Token Economics
27:14 - Contributor Types and Growth
30:29 - Complementary Roles of Contributors
32:57 - Future Coverage Goals
36:02 - Fractals and Deployment Sharing
38:21 - Integration with Vehicle Cameras
40:02 - Static Feature Release Timelines
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
