NATIX Network Launches DePAI Initiative, Merging DePIN Infrastructure with Decentralized AI
Hamburg, Germany, June 19th, 2025, Chainwire
NATIX Network unveils its Decentralized Physical Artificial Intelligence (DePAI) strategy, integrating community-powered data collection from smartphones and Teslas with real-time AI model development for smart cities and autonomous systems.
NATIX Network, a pioneer in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), has officially announced its expansion into Decentralized Physical Artificial Intelligence (DePAI). This initiative represents a significant evolution in how artificial intelligence systems are trained and powered—by replacing traditional, centralized datasets with real-time, community-sourced data streams from smartphones and vehicles.
The NATIX Network currently spans more than 255,000 contributors across 170+ countries, who have collectively mapped over 181 million kilometers. This crowdsourced geospatial data is collected through NATIX’s two flagship platforms: the Drive& smartphone app and the VX360 device for Tesla vehicles.
“The rise of Physical AI requires more than smart algorithms—it demands real-world data diversity at scale,” said Alireza Ghods, CEO of NATIX. “With our community-driven DePIN infrastructure, we’re building the foundation for decentralized AI training that’s inclusive, adaptive, and privacy-conscious.”
The Drive& app turns ordinary smartphones into AI data collectors by detecting traffic events, road signs, pedestrians, and infrastructure anomalies. This Smartphone DePIN approach has made it easy for everyday users to contribute valuable street-level metadata while earning rewards in $NATIX, the network’s native token.
For higher-fidelity applications, the recently launched VX360 device integrates directly with Tesla’s built-in camera systems to capture 360-degree driving footage, thus creating Tesla DePIN. This data is particularly useful for simulation-based scenario generation in autonomous vehicle (AV) development and real-time mapping updates.
To enable contributors and developers alike, NATIX leverages DePIN Crypto to reward users and support decentralized governance. The $NATIX token operates with deflationary mechanics, including monthly token burns and buybacks—totaling over 318.1 million tokens removed from circulation to date.
By pairing this token economy with its global data stream, NATIX is empowering a wide range of AI applications, from AV safety testing and urban infrastructure monitoring to advanced map-making and autonomous robotics.
“Decentralized infrastructure is no longer an experiment—it’s live, operational, and scaling fast,” Ghods added. “With DePAI, we’re turning everyday drives into datasets that train the next generation of autonomous cars and robots.”
As the physical and digital worlds converge, NATIX believes the future of AI will be built not in isolated labs, but through widespread public participation. The DePAI strategy exemplifies this vision by combining token incentives, decentralized hardware, and real-time data processing into one cohesive system.
About NATIX Network:
NATIX Network is a decentralized mapping and AI infrastructure provider built on the principles of DePIN. Its ecosystem includes the Drive& smartphone app, the VX360 Tesla device, and the $NATIX token. With contributors in over 170 countries, NATIX powers real-time geospatial data collection for AI model training, scenario simulation, and next-generation mobility services.