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00:29:04

From Crypto Legal Advocate to US Senate Candidate |...

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2026/02/03

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn this episode, Connor talks with John Deaton, a trial lawyer and prominent legal voice in the crypto space known for representing XRP holders in the SEC's case against Ripple. John discusses his fight against regulatory overreach and his recent entry into politics, running for the US Senate in Massachusetts. They delve into John's stance on issues like crypto regulation, healthcare, housing, energy, and the American Dream. The

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00:49:11

Leading Investor Relations for the Solana Ecosystem |...

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2026/01/28

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor Lovely and Connor King sit down with Soju and Pranave from Meteora to break down how they’re turning token ownership into something that actually looks like equity. From their 48% float TGE to monthly investor recaps and $12M in discretionary buybacks, they’re building a shareholder base on Solana’s everything exchange, one that values fundamentals over speculation. We cover the pre-TGE roadshow, why there’s no equity entity (only

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00:25:05

DePIN’s Biggest New Deal: Valeo x NATIX | Alireza Ghods

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2026/01/22

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn this episode, Alireza Ghods from NATIX sits with Connor and shares exciting updates about the company's data collection and technological advancements. They discuss the company's new partnership with Valeo to develop one of the largest open-source multi-camera world foundational models, designed to simulate real-world driving environments for autonomous vehicles. Alireza explains how their technology can generate complex, human-readable

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00:42:28

Providing Token holders with Real Economic Rights...

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2026/01/13

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn this episode Connor sits with Thomas Curry, founder of SOAR, to discuss how SOAR is rethinking crypto capital formation. They explore the platform's novel approach of using token issuance as senior debt to create clearer value claims while preserving founder autonomy. Thomas shares the inspiration behind SOAR, which aims to unify equity and tokens, addressing the lack of real economic rights for token holders. They also talk about

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00:44:18

Behind DePIN’s Next Big TGE with Fuse Energy | Sean...

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2025/12/19

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn this episode Connor and Sean Murray, Crypto & US Lead at Fuse Energy, a vertically integrated energy company experiencing rapid growth. The conversation covers the company's ambitious projects, regulatory achievements with the SEC , including a landmark No-Action Letter, and impressive growth metrics such as reaching 200,000 homes and scaling annualized revenues to $300 million. The discussion also explores challenges and

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00:39:56

Behind the Scenes of Solana’s First DAT with DFDV |...

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2025/12/02

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

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00:35:56

The Future of Credit Underwriting On-Chain with Qiro...

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2025/11/18

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn 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

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00:58:25

DePIN Roundtable: October 2025 | Santiago Santos,...

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2025/11/11

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageSantiago 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

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00:21:35

(Real World) Data is the New Oil with 375ai | Harry...

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2025/10/29

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor 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

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00:21:37

Daylight Raises $75M to Build Decentralized Energy |...

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2025/10/17

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageDaylight 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 - Introduction03:35 - Overview of the Total Raise and $60 Million Debt

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00:55:11

Building the World’s Fastest-Growing Mapping Company...

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2025/10/16

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn 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

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00:53:22

Making the Internet AI-Native with Grass | Andrej...

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2025/10/06

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn 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

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00:43:14

Upgrading the World’s Energy Infrastructure with...

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2025/09/30

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageSince 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

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00:44:08

Cheaper, Faster Internet for All with Dawn | Neil...

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2025/09/23

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor 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

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00:53:11

DePIN Roundtable: September 2025 | Santiago Santos,...

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2025/09/22

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageSanti, 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

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00:15:22

WeatherXM: DePIN Summit Africa 2025 Edition | Manolis...

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2025/09/16

Follow Proof of Coverage: https://x.com/coverageprovedRecorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, Connor speaks with Manolis Nikiforakis, CEO and Co-founder of WeatherXM, about how the company is revolutionizing weather data collection using IoT technology and crypto incentives. Manolis shares insights into their growing network of around 10,000 weather stations, with a focus on expanding coverage in the Global South where data is most scarce. The duo discusses the ambitious goal of deploying 30

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00:17:13

Building the Airbnb for EV Charging with DeCharge |...

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2025/09/09

Follow Proof of Coverage: https://x.com/coverageprovedRecorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, Connor spoke with Mohan Ponnada, founder of DeCharge, at a beach resort in Mombasa, Kenya, about transforming the EV charging industry in emerging markets like Kenya and Tanzania. Ponnada discussed DeCharge’s move from India to Kenya to tap into the region’s growing gig economy and EV adoption, stressing the value of local partnerships. He outlined how DeCharge tackles the industry's fragmentation

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00:18:56

Building a Global Network for High-Precision GPS with...

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2025/09/02

Follow Proof of Coverage: https://x.com/coverageprovedRecorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Zanzibar, Connor sits down with Samuel Welde, co-founder of Onocoy - a project using decentralized networks to boost GPS accuracy in emerging markets like Africa and South America. Samuel explains how Onocoy leverages Solana’s speed, low fees, and developer support to power billions of autonomous devices with affordable, centimeter-level precision. They discuss the limitations of traditional GPS, Onocoy’s

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00:14:54

Catching Up with Natix at DePIN Summit Africa 2025

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2025/08/26

Follow Proof of Coverage: https://x.com/coverageprovedRecorded at the EV3 DePIN Summit in Kenya, host Connor welcomed back Alireza Ghods, Co-founder and CEO of Natix, for his fifth appearance. Alireza shared insights from his trip to Mombasa and the opportunities for crypto adoption in Africa, highlighting Natix’s demand-led approach through partnerships with local businesses. He discussed the company’s dual focus on mapmaking and autonomous driving, noting the higher value and longevity of

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00:56:00

DePIN Roundtable Ep.3 with Blockworks Research | Nick...

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2025/08/13

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageSantiago Santos, Jason Badeaux, Mahesh Ramakrishnan and Connor Lovely welcome Nick Carpinito from Blockworks Research to discuss Helium’s path toward deflation, decentralized energy grids, and the role of crypto and private equity in solving large-scale challenges. They touch on New York’s political climate and its potential impact on innovation, highlight Inversion’s talent-focused approach, and explore user-generated services like Daisy

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