Insights on DePIN, Web3 Policy, and More | Amira Valliana from Solana Foundation
The Defiant24 Huhti 2025

Insights on DePIN, Web3 Policy, and More | Amira Valliana from Solana Foundation

Immerse yourself in the future of decentralized infrastructure in this exclusive interview with Amira Valliana from the Solana Foundation. Perfect for Web3 enthusiasts, this episode unpacks how onchain solutions are redefining physical networks, policy, and global collaboration.

Chapters & Key Topics:

  • 00:00 Introduction to decentralized infrastructure onchain

  • 00:33 Podcast & guest welcome

  • 03:16 Amira Valliana’s policy work at Solana Foundation

  • 09:19 Shaping blockchain policy and its real-world impact

  • 12:31 What is DePIN? (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks)

  • 15:25 Case Study spotlight: Geonet

  • 18:19 Current tech limits for onchain assets

  • 20:21 Experiments in tracking real-world objects via blockchain

  • 22:00 Supply chain challenges and onchain opportunities

  • 24:08 Using crypto to coordinate worldwide networks

  • 25:38 Helium Network deep-dive

  • 29:00 Future applications for Helium

  • 31:05 Exploring Hivemapper

  • 34:15 Bridging DePIN and AI innovation

  • 38:27 Decentralized AI and infrastructure synergy

  • 42:32 Macro trends (interest rates, tariffs, resources, and more) and their effect

  • 45:43 What’s next for decentralized physical infrastructure?

If you’re curious about DePIN, policy in Web3, or the next wave of decentralized AI, you’ll get actionable insights and real-world examples to fuel your curiosity.

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