#507: Carlos Lei, CEO of Uplink, on The Future of Connectivity, Mesh Networks, Building on Avalanche, and DePIN in 2026

Carlos Lei, CEO of Uplink, one of the leading DePIN players, operates as a connectivity marketplace using existing Wi-Fi routers to help telecom companies save millions of dollars. In this conversation, we discuss: - 2026 will be the year of DePIN - Insights from building in connectivity since 2015 - The future of connectivity - Mesh networks - Sharing connectivity using existing infrastructure - There isn’t enough infra to connect devices in the future - The connectivity incentive layer - How ULX and Network Credits work together - Building on Avalanche - Network effects in crypto Uplink X: @uplink_xyz Website: LinkedIn: Uplink Carlos Lei X: @CarlosLeiSantos LinkedIn: Carlos Lei Santos --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers. PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50 Follow Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music RSS Feed See All

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#507: Carlos Lei, CEO of Uplink, on The Future of Connectivity, Mesh Networks, Building on Avalanche, and DePIN in 2026 is an episode from CryptoNews Podcast by cryptonews.com.

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This episode was published on Jan 8, 2026.

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