<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The initial weather stations were outdated and not suitable for modern needs.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="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2252909/support">Support the show</a></p><p><br />I hope you liked today's episode. If you have any comments please reach out on socials, and let's chat. <br /><br />And as always, don'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" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">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" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/w3m-youtube</a><br />Listen &amp; Subscribe on Apple - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/w3m-apple" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/w3m-apple</a><br />Listen &amp; Subscribe on Spotify - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/w3m-spotify" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">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" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://web3magic.xyz</a> <br /> <br />Follow Web3Magic (X) - <a href="https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://twitter.com/Web3MagicHQ</a> <br /> Follow BFG (X) - <a href="https://twitter.com/aka_BFG" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://twitter.com/aka_BFG</a> </p> <p>Follow BFG (Farcaster) - <a href="https://warpcast.com/bfg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://warpcast.com/bfg</a> <br /> Follow Web3Magic channel (Farcaster) - <a href="https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://warpcast.com/~/channel/web3magic</a> </p>