Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn this episode Connor sits down with Parker White, COO & CIO at DeFi Development Corp to discuss the strategies and future plans of DFDV, a pioneer in Solana-based Digital Asset Trusts (DATs). The founders, primarily former Kraken employees, discuss the initial inspiration and rapid development of their company. They delve into the significant advantages of Solana over other asset classes, such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, and emphasize the importance of being a first mover in the market. Key strategies include leveraging capital markets for growth, deploying assets on-chain to generate yield, and potential international expansions. The conversation also explores the market dynamics of DATs, comparing them to ETFs, and underlines a commitment to long-term ecosystem support and growth. The founders assert that the four-year cycle is dead, positing that cryptocurrencies now move in alignment with mega high beta tech stocks, driven by liquidity conditions.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction00:48 - The Rise of DFDV: From Idea to Public Company04:02 - The Founding Team: Ex-Kraken Knights05:28 - Why Solana?09:03 - The Proliferation of DATs13:42 - Active Management Strategies for Solana20:13 - Reflecting on the Galaxy FTX Estate Deal20:54 - International Treasury Accelerator Program23:20 - Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions in DATs26:31 - Maintaining MAV Multiples Amid Market Compression29:48 - The Death of the Four-Year Cycle34:34 - Adapting Strategies for Bull and Bear Markets37:41 - Future Plans and Integration in DeFi 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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In this episode Connor & Mahesh sit down with Akshay Poshatwar & Nishikant Bahalkar, founders of Qiro, to discuss their ground-breaking platform aimed at tackling adverse selection through a unique credit risk underwriting protocol. Akshay shares his journey from the FinTech industry in India, highlighting the potential for global capital access through decentralized finance. Nishikant adds his insights on the evolution of blockchain and DeFi, emphasizing the benefits and challenges in Real World Assets (RWA) lending. The discussion includes how Qiro aims to bridge TradFi and DeFi, offering solutions for different asset classes and the promising future of decentralized infrastructure networks (DePIN). The episode wraps up with a look towards the company's rapid growth and their search for strategic hires, particularly in business development within the U.S. and Europe.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:46 - Meet the Qiro Team

01:53 - Founders' Backgrounds and Journey

09:35 - Understanding Qiro's Unique Platform

13:30 - Challenges and Innovations in RWA Lending

24:36 - DePIN Networks and Future Prospects

31:13 - Hiring and Growth at Qiro

33:52 - Conclusion and Contact Information

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Santiago Santos, Jason Badeaux, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, and Connor Lovely explore the intersection of politics, technology, and the future of energy infrastructure. The conversation begins with reflections on New York politics and the power of authentic storytelling before shifting to the energy crisis, rising electricity prices, and the misalignment of traditional utility models. Jason discusses Daylight’s mission to decentralize energy markets, empowering individuals to participate in energy production and finance through distributed energy resources and tokenized financial products. The hosts draw parallels between marathon running and long-term commitment, contrasting this with modern shortcut culture, while examining how AI, electric vehicles, and DeFi are reshaping energy demand and financing. The episode offers insightful commentary on innovation, capital markets, and the future of sustainable power.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - New York City Challenges

02:30 - The American Dream Debate

04:55 - New York Marathon

07:51 - DePIN and Daylight Announcement

08:25 - Electricity Pricing Issues

11:01 - Infrastructure Challenges

12:36 - Market Dynamics and Demand Growth

13:53 - Daylight App Features

15:32 - Distributed Energy Resources

17:42 - Future of Energy Prices

19:22 - Australia's Solar Market Success

22:55 - Customer Uptake and Market Expansion

25:46 - Tokenized Yield Products

27:43 - Capital Market Dynamics

29:27 - Duration Risk Management

31:09 - Quality of Underwriting in Solar Loans

33:38 - Daylight Pitch to Traditional Allocators

35:09 - Market Size and Opportunities

40:45 - Potential Collaboration with Base Power

47:23 - Challenges and Risks in the Token Market

50:44 - Speculative Capital & Revenue

54:08 - Helium's Market Position and Comparisons

56:35 - On-Chain Revenue and Governance Dynamics

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Connor talks with Harry Dewhirst about 375ai’s recent $10 million raise led by Delphi and Strobe, and their upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE) featuring the EAT token. They explore 375ai’s cutting-edge hardware — the 375edge mini data center and 375go mobile app with over 250,000 users — and discuss how the company’s buy-and-burn model, partnerships, and expansion plans are driving growth. Connor and Harry also touch on new devices like the 375street and Vault, and 375ai’s role within the DePIN and Solana ecosystems, showcasing how it’s reshaping the future of decentralized data.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:09 - Motivation Behind the Recent Fundraise

02:36 - Overview of Supply Side Devices

03:48 - Details on 375edge and 375go

08:28 - Deployment Strategy for 375edge

10:37 - Exploring Fractals and Crowdfunding Options

12:21 - Future Hardware: 375street and Vault

15:04 - Demand Side Use Cases and Partnerships

17:34 - Token Economy and Value Accrual

18:51 - Building on Solana and Community Support

20:28 - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

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Daylight is redefining the energy and crypto landscape with a $75 million raise — including $15M in equity led by Framework Ventures and $60M in project finance from Turtle Hole Capital. Discover how Daylight is merging clean energy, DeFi, and stablecoins to unlock new yield opportunities and scale solar + battery infrastructure across the U.S.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

03:35 - Overview of the Total Raise and $60 Million Debt Vehicle

06:08 - Flow of Funds and Revenue Generation

08:11 - Homeowner Perspective on Daylight Subscriptions

09:22 - Introduction to Daylight's DeFi Protocol

10:37 - Yield Opportunities in DeFi

12:01 - Stablecoin Utilization and Revenue Flow

12:43 - Timeline for DeFi Launch

13:05 - Confidence in Revenue Models and Market Performance

14:10 - Geographic Expansion Strategy

15:43 - Impact of AI Infrastructure on Energy Demand

16:46 - Future Plans for Token and Blockchain Deployment

18:39 - Community Involvement and Contribution Opportunities

20:42 - Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

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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

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In this episode, host Connor Lovely talks with Andrej Radonjic, co-founder of Grass, about the rapidly changing worlds of AI and crypto. They cover how the landscape has shifted since May 2024, from advances in Fully Homomorphic Encryption to the move toward reasoning models and multimodal systems. Andrej explains how Grass is tackling real-time data with live context retrieval, expanding its network through Grasshopper hardware, and building tools like ClipTagger 12B, while also growing its community and evolving revenue models. The conversation offers a clear look at the challenges, opportunities, and future direction of AI and crypto.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:03 - Shifts in AI and Crypto Landscapes

2:15 - Diminishing Returns in AI Scaling

4:48 - The Evolution of AI Models

6:06 - Grass’s Position in the AI Industry

7:57 - Multimodal Models and Their Growth Potential

9:07 - Challenges in Multimodal Data

11:06 - Live Context Retrieval Explained

12:11 - The Importance of Real-Time Data

13:11 - The Future of AI Search

15:07 - The Scraping Dilemma

18:08 - Grass’s Unique Opportunity

22:05 - Current Node Count and Future Goals

24:29 - Grasshopper and Network Expansion

28:08 - Grass’s Identity: DePIN or AI Project?

30:23 - ClipTagger12B and Video Search Innovations

39:40 - Customer Engagement and Revenue Insights

45:04 - Future Growth and Market Potential

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Since recording this episode, Sourceful Energy has doubled down on what really matters: unlocking the greatest asset people already own—the battery in their car. With tens of millions of EVs on the road, each carrying enough energy to power a home for a week, this is the ultimate DePIN.

Our focus is clear: Zap + V2G. Zap is our unifying hardware, the plug that turns every EV, home battery, and solar system into a sovereign energy node. Homeowners keep control, decide when and how to participate, and get rewarded for providing real flexibility.

We're building this on Solana, because speed and scale matter. Millisecond response, real coordination of physical assets, and crypto-native growth.

What’s in it for you? Lower costs, real ownership of your energy, and the chance to turn your EV into a money-making, grid-stabilizing asset.

Zap + V2G + Solana = the rails of the world’s largest Virtual Power Plant.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introductions

01:58 - Comparing Energy Markets: Sweden vs. US

06:00 - Tesla's Virtual Power Plants and Market Dynamics

09:55 - The Importance of a Flexible Grid

12:18 - Sourceful's Role in Energy Transition

14:15 - Building Connectivity in Energy Systems

19:57 - Exploring Sourceful's Active Nodes and Data

25:05 - User Value and Product Focus

26:50 - Choosing Solana: Technical and Community Aspects

33:06 - Future Blockchain Applications in Energy

37:28 - Pilots and Market Validation

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Connor is joined by Neil Chatterjee to explore DePIN’s vision for a user-powered internet, highlighting insights from recent conversations with policymakers in Washington and the importance of shaping the future of crypto in the U.S. The discussion covers innovative marketing strategies aimed at accessibility, the critical role of internet infrastructure, and how wireless and antenna technology are driving new possibilities for connectivity. Listeners will also learn about the DAWN  protocol, the launch of the black box as a new era of home internet access, and how decentralized internet can empower communities, enhance privacy, and intersect with advancements in AI. At its core, the conversation emphasizes community collaboration and the shared goal of building a trustless, decentralized internet.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Neil's Trip to Washington

DC02:11 - Congress's Reception to Crypto and DePIN

06:00 - Understanding Internet Infrastructure

10:07 - Dawn's Role in the Internet Ecosystem

12:01 - Wireless Technology and User Empowerment

14:26 - Andrina's Contribution to Dawn

18:57 - The Black Box: A New Hardware Solution

22:22 - Motivation Behind the Black Box

28:03 - Use Cases and Partnerships for the Black Box

32:47 - Go-to-Market Strategy for the Black Box

37:33 - Token Plans and Solana Ecosystem

40:11 - Lessons Learned as a DePIN Founder

41:35 - Building Relationships in the DePIN Community

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Santi, Jason, Sal & Connor  explore the realities of scaling. Highlighting why sometimes doing things that don’t scale is the key to growth -  and how lessons from running reflect the discipline required in business. The speakers discuss the fundraising journey, the importance of building strong investor relationships, and the unique value private equity can unlock, before diving into the intersection of crypto and DePIN technology and their potential to transform industries. From innovations in energy distribution to the surging demand for wireless and Helium’s deflationary model, they unpack the market dynamics shaping the future. At the core is a focus on community-driven user acquisition, clarity, and the principle of going slow to go fast.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:02 - Scaling Insights from Running and Business

05:58 - Fundraising Journey and Investor Relation

11:47 - Unique Insights in Private Equity and Crypto

18:03 -  DePIN Technology and Real-World Applications

23:47 -  Innovations in Energy and Distributed Power

29:57 - Market Strategies and User Acquisition

35:37 -  Helium's Deflationary Model and Market Dynamics

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