This past week in Bangalore was nothing short of historic for the DePIN community! We had the privilege of being the Title Sponsor for the first-ever Solana DePIN & Hardware Summit, and let’s just say—it exceeded all expectations!
The event was packed with builders, developers, and investors from around the world, all sharing a common vision: building decentralized infrastructure for emerging markets like India. The energy was electrifying, and every corner of the venue buzzed with ideas, conversations, and next-level innovation.
Here’s a look at everything that went down at the biggest DePIN event of the year!
Dabba CEO Karam Lakshman Took Center Stage
The main event kicked off with our very own Karam Lakshman, CEO of Dabba Network, taking the stage for a power-packed keynote speech.
- Key Takeaways from Karam’s Speech:
- How DePINs are transforming infrastructure in emerging markets.
- Why India needs decentralized infrastructure to fast-track telecom growth.
- How Dabba’s Layer Zero DePIN model is enabling faster, more efficient deployments for other projects.
Karam’s talk wasn’t just insightful—it was a rallying call for builders to take DePIN adoption to the next level.
Watch the full keynote here:
Big Reveal! Dabba x Bonk Partnership Announced
If the keynote wasn’t exciting enough, we had a major surprise up our sleeves!
Just as Karam was wrapping up his speech, Bonk founder Nom made a surprise virtual appearance on the big screen, announcing an exclusive Dabba x Bonk partnership!
📢 What This Means:
🔹 Bonk is joining forces with Dabba to expand decentralized connectivity in India.
🔹 More details on how this partnership benefits both communities will be revealed soon.
🔹 The collaboration is set to accelerate adoption and reward Dabba users in exciting new ways!
Nom on the partnership: “Dabba has been actively connecting the unconnected in India through its DePIN model, and we are thrilled to be part of this journey.”
Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more details soon!
Dabba’s Live Laser Demo Stole the Show!
If you stopped by the Dabba booth, you probably saw something mind-blowing—our live Laser Demo!
💡 What Happened?
Dabba’s proprietary laser devices were on full display, transmitting data live at 1GBPS speed. In just a few hours, our lasers transferred over 2TB of data—right in front of attendees. This wasn’t just a demo—it was a glimpse into the future of high-speed, low-cost connectivity in India.
Needless to say, the crowd loved it!
Engaging Panel Discussions & Thought-Provoking Debates
The event wasn’t just about demos—it was also about deep discussions and challenging ideas.
One of the standout moments? Our Co-founder Shubhendu Sharma’s debate with SendAI’s co-founder Yash on whether DePINs need a tokenized model to scale.
💡 Key Arguments from Shubh:
✔ Tokenized models enable efficient distributed ownership.
✔ Without incentives, scaling decentralized infrastructure would be difficult.
✔ DePINs are not just about technology—they’re about shared value creation.
The audience was hooked and the debate left many convinced that tokenization is the key to making DePINs truly scalable and sustainable.
Watch the full debate here:
A Global Movement Starts in India
The overwhelming participation and global interest at the Solana DePIN & Hardware Summit prove one thing—India is at the heart of the DePIN revolution.
With blockchain adoption growing rapidly in the country, DePINs present a real, scalable solution to address India’s massive infrastructure needs. And Dabba is leading the way!
As we move forward, we are more committed than ever to building an inclusive, decentralized telecom network that can empower millions.
What’s Next?
- We’ll be sharing more details on the Dabba x Bonk partnership soon.
- We’re expanding our testnet and onboarding more Local Cable Operators (LCOs).
- More community engagement & events coming up!
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👉 What was your favorite moment from the DePIN & Hardware Summit?
👉 What do you think about Dabba x Bonk?
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