NATIX, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) centered on mapping data within the Solana ecosystem, has announced its partnership with Grab, a prominent taxi service, to enhance mapping technologies.
Key Points:
- NATIX’s collaboration with Grab aims to leverage their respective technological strengths for improved mapping accuracy.
- Grab, known for its taxi services throughout Southeast Asia, will expand its mapping operations into the U.S. and Europe by utilizing its crowdsourced mapping data.
The two companies will join forces, using Grab’s existing technology and resources for mapmaking, allowing NATIX to focus on data collection while monetizing the results together. “They are acquiring the data we generate to enhance their services in new markets,” shared Alireza Ghods, co-founder of NATIX, in a statement to CoinDesk.
NATIX plans to utilize Grab’s hardware and AI technologies to improve map services such as navigation. The collaboration is intended to strengthen their presence in regions where Grab has yet to establish operations.
DePIN represents a blockchain foundation that facilitates the crowdsourcing of real-world data and validation through decentralized methods. It is increasingly popular in the Solana network due to its efficient transaction speeds and affordable costs.
Additionally, NATIX enables users to contribute street data via their smartphones, which is subsequently transformed into decentralized maps for applications like autonomous driving. Participants are incentivized with NATIX’s native token, $NATIX.
“This partnership exemplifies the fusion of decentralized systems with established technological frameworks,” remarked Ghods, emphasizing the significance of their collaboration in the crypto sector.
