{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 211 - Incentivizing Connectivity: The Block-chain-Powered IoT Evolution","description":"In this episode, we spoke with Joey Hiller,&amp;nbsp;Senior Technical Director at the Helium Foundation aboutthe transformative role of decentralized networks in IoT. We explored how blockchain incentives power scalable public networks, enabling new applications across urban and rural areas. Joey shared insights into the technology stack, innovative business models, and the challenges of creating reliable and resilient IoT connectivity. Key Insights: \u2022&amp;nbsp;Blockchain Incentives: Microtransactions encourage coverage expansion. \u2022 Decentralized Model: User-deployed gateways reduce telecom reliance. \u2022 Flexible Coverage: Supports urban and remote IoT applications. \u2022 Bundled Connectivity: Predictable costs enable service bundling. \u2022 Resilient Design: Decentralized structure ensures reliability. &amp;nbsp; IoT ONE Database: https:\/\/www.iotone.com\/case-studies Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https:\/\/asiagrowthpartners.com ","author_name":"Industrial IoT Spotlight","author_url":"https:\/\/www.iotone.com\/podcasts","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33825262\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/180822647"}