WeatherXM: Revolutionizing weather data with Web3 and IoT

Decentralize with Cointelegraph

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Savannah Fortis and WeatherXM CEO Manolis Nikiforakis for a dive into the future of weather forecasting. Imagine a world where anyone from farmers to scientists can access and contribute to the most accurate and hyperlocal weather data. Nikiforakis shares how WeatherXM is transforming weather data collection using cutting-edge Web3 decentralized technology and the Internet of Things.
Discover how WeatherXM’s innovative approach is changing the landscape of weather data through community-driven, decentralized networks.
Learn about the unique blend of hardware and software that powers WeatherXM and how its network of weather stations provides critical data globally.
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Guest’s Twitter: @WeatherXM, @nikil511
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Timestamps:
(00:08) - Introduction to the episode
(01:10) - Unusual weather conditions in Greece
(04:15) - Weather stations deployed in the greater Attica region and their impact on forecast accuracy
(05:50) - WeatherXM’s evolution from an IoT company to a decentralized weather station network
(13:24) - Technological infrastructure of WeatherXM
(16:41) - The advantages of a decentralized weather station network compared to traditional methods
(23:27) - Real-world use cases of weather stations
(35:48) - Novel approaches to provide hardware access to users
(37:58) - The role of crypto in filling gaps in traditional finance
(42:15) - Challenges with onboarding users to the Web3
(48:34) - Execution of weather mining pool project
(50:01) - Community sharing photos of weather station deployments
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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Rozdziały

1. Introduction to the episode (00:00:00)

2. Unusual weather conditions in Greece (00:01:10)

3. Weather stations deployed in the greater Attica region and their impact on forecast accuracy (00:04:15)

4. WeatherXM’s evolution from an IoT company to a decentralized weather station network (00:05:50)

5. Technological infrastructure of WeatherXM (00:13:24)

6. The advantages of a decentralized weather station network compared to traditional methods (00:16:41)

7. Real-world use cases of weather stations (00:23:27)

8. Novel approaches to provide hardware access to users (00:35:48)

9. The role of crypto in filling gaps in traditional finance (00:37:58)

10. Challenges with onboarding users to the Web3 (00:42:15)

11. Execution of weather mining pool project (00:48:34)

12. Community sharing photos of weather station deployments (00:50:01)