#127 - ARIEL SEIDMAN

Published: April 27, 2023, 1:20 a.m.

Ariel is the CEO & Co-Founder of Hivemapper, a decentralized mapping protocol that uses a crypto-enabled dashcam. Prior to Hivemapper, Ariel spent time working on Yahoo\u2019s mapping product and founded a mobile mapping startup, Gigwalk. Follow Ariel on Twitter @aseidman.

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[0:00] - Ariel\u2019s extensive experience in the world of mapping

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[9:10] - Learning, iterating, and finding product-market fit

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[13:34] - Building a crypto protocol with real-world utility

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[18:31] - The functionality, economics, and challenges of a digital mapping protocol

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[24:57] - Distinguishing Hivemapper from Waze and Google Maps

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[29:16] - Hivemapper\u2019s dashcam technology and use of crypto incentives

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[33:32] - Breaking down Hivemapper\u2019s tokenomics and AI training models

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[39:37] - Hivemapper the company vs. Hivemapper the protocol

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[42:42] - Supply and demand for the HONEY token

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[47:19] - How Hivemapper and digital mapping can be useful for augmented reality

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