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Please enjoy this conversation with @DavidRhodus from @pipenetwork and learn how Pipe Network is empowering seamless, reliable content distribution for everyone, everywhere.

As an example, we discuss how Pipe Network enabled the distribution of a Cricket tournament to over 1 Billion viewers.

Decentralized Infrastructure (DePIN) is an area that is steadily building in the background, not much fanfare, but is an area that will make a big difference, and Pipe Network already has, and they've only just begun.

Summary

In this episode, David Rhodus, founder and CEO of Permissionless Labs, shares his journey from AWS to Web3 infrastructure. He talks about launching Pipe Network, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) designed to tackle video latency using a network of incentivized node operators. David breaks down the role of the POP client, explains how tokenomics will drive adoption, and reflects on building a two-sided marketplace that serves both streaming services and infrastructure providers. He also hints at future plans to go beyond video and support other data-heavy use cases like AI.

Takeaways

— David’s time at AWS shaped his approach to building hyper-resilient systems.
— Pipe Network addresses video latency by using a decentralized CDN model.
— The POP client lets everyday users contribute bandwidth as node operators.
— Token incentives are key to driving participation and long-term network growth.
— The team is focused on product execution more than hype or community right now.
— Feedback from streaming companies helps iterate and improve the service.
— Web3 enables new coordination models that are ideal for global infrastructure.
— The vision goes beyond video—future use cases could include AI workloads and more.

Investors

@multicoincap @SolanaVentures @robotventures @fuse_vc @aeyakovenko @MeItDem @AveryChing @JulesUrbach @amirhaleem @moshaikhs @KanavKariya @drjonessf

Timeline

(00:00) From Amazon to Entrepreneurship: Lessons Learned
(03:01) The Journey into Crypto: Early Experiences
(05:57) Building Pipe Network: Addressing Video Streaming Challenges
(08:57) Innovating with Blockchain: The Role of CDN
(11:56) Hyperlocal Edge Nodes: Reducing Latency in Streaming
(14:55) The Multi-CDN Strategy: Competing in the Streaming Market
(17:57) Incentivizing Node Operators: The POP Client and Tokenomics
(21:05) Ensuring Security: Zero Knowledge Proofs in Streaming
(23:51) Future of Pipe Network: Permissionless and Global Impact
(25:22) The Power of Streaming and Community Nodes
(29:26) Innovating Beyond Video: Expanding Use Cases
(32:18) Tokenomics and the Burn-Mint Equilibrium Model
(35:44) Becoming a Node Operator: The Onboarding Process
(38:04) Preparing for Full Production and Revenue Generation
(39:57) Skepticism in Web3: A Different Perspective
(43:20) The Role of Crypto in Coordination and Innovation
(44:28) Targeting Node Deployment: Meeting Customer Needs