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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Chapters

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)