<p>Summary<br/><br/>In this conversation with Manos, we speed-introduce WeatherXM - the citizens-run weather network that aims to solve weather prediction problems around the world. <br/><br/>We discuss the evolution of their hardware technology, the significant pivot towards integrating cryptocurrency, and the innovative approaches they are taking to enhance weather data collection and distribution. <br/><br/>The discussion covers the challenges faced in hardware development, the transition to a new business model, and the future direction of WeatherXM in the context of community impact and technological advancements.<br/><br/>Takeaways<br/><br/>WeatherXM started as a project among colleagues in a research facility.<br/>The initial weather stations were outdated and not suitable for modern needs.<br/>In 2018, the team decided to create their own hardware from scratch.<br/>They faced challenges in mass production and shifted to modifying existing products.<br/>The pivot to integrating cryptocurrency changed their business model significantly.<br/>The new weather stations utilize cryptographic proofs for data integrity.<br/>Innovations include low-level sensors and multiple communication protocols.<br/>The company has expanded its reach to over 80 countries.<br/>They aim to support industrial use cases with modular hardware.<br/>The focus is on community involvement and providing weather data to underserved areas.<br/><br/>Chapters<br/><br/>00:00 Introduction and Background<br/>00:33 The Journey to Crypto<br/>01:11 Developing WeatherXM Hardware<br/>03:06 The Crypto Pivot<br/>05:03 Exploring Filecoin and Helium<br/>06:19 Formation of WeatherXM in Switzerland<br/>06:56 Separation of Entities and the Association<br/>07:02 Sales and Expansion<br/>07:59 Plans for Mainnet Launch<br/>08:36 Future Steps for WeatherXM<br/>09:33 Spotlighting Builders Artists Projects Video.mp4<br/><br/></p> <p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2252909/support">Support the show</a></p><p><br/>I hope you liked today&apos;s episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let&apos;s chat. <br/><br/>And as always, don&apos;t forget to sign up for Web3Magic and follow me across social media to enjoy the colorful ride!<br/><br/><b>COLLECT THIS EPISODE<br/></b>On Pods.Media: <a href='https://pods.media/web3-magic'>https://pods.media/web3-magic</a> </p> <p><b>Listen in your favorite app:</b><br/>Watch &amp; Subscribe on YouTube - <a href='http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtube'>http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtube</a><br/>Listen &amp; Subscribe on Apple - <a href='http://tinyurl.com/w3m-apple'>http://tinyurl.com/w3m-apple</a><br/>Listen &amp; Subscribe on Spotify - <a href='http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify'>http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify</a> <br/><br/></p> <p><b>FOLLOW US:</b><br/> Subscribe and see all episodes - <a href='https://www.web3magic.xyz'>https://web3magic.xyz</a> <br/> <br/>Follow Web3Magic (X) - <a href='https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ'>https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ</a> <br/> Follow BFG (X) - <a href='https://twitter.com/aka_BFG'>https://twitter.com/aka_BFG</a> </p> <p>Follow BFG (Farcaster) - <a href='https://warpcast.com/bfg'>https://warpcast.com/bfg</a> <br/> Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - <a href='https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic'>https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic</a> </p>