Gm! This week we're joined by David Rhodus to discuss the future of Pipe Network. We deep dive into what is a CDN, DePIN's major unlock, how to scale a DePIN network, competing with the big infrastructure providers & more. Enjoy! -- Follow David: https://x.com/DavidRhodus Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:48) What Is A CDN?

(07:49) Ledger Ad

(08:41) How Does Pipe Network Work?

(16:28) How To Reduce Latency

(18:37) How To Scale A DePIN Network

(22:14) Tokenomics As A DePIN Network

(25:56) How To Build A Successful CDN Network

(31:10) Ledger Ad

(32:02) Building On Solana

(38:57) The Opportunity For Disruption In CDNs

(45:39) The Future Of Pipe Network

(47:12) AI

(50:41) Advice For Founders

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