Ariel Seidman, the CEO of Hivemapper, sat down for an in-depth conversation with the Cryptonews Podcast, shedding light on DePIN, Decentralized Maps, and AI in the Crypto world.
Seidman, one of the co-founders of Hivemapper, shared his journey from working at Yahoo to creating a revolutionary map where mappers are rewarded for their contributions.
Drawing comparisons between Google Maps and Hivemapper, Seidman explained how Hivemapper aims to surpass the tech giant by introducing a constantly updated map of the world.
During his time at Yahoo in the early 2000s, Seidman learned the intricacies of map-building, especially as Yahoo competed with Google in the mapping space. However, the landscape has evolved significantly since then, with the advent of Google Street View and the rise of smartphones.
Seidman highlighted the limitations of Google Maps in providing real-time information to users, emphasizing the need for a dynamic mapping solution like Hivemapper. Hivemapper’s approach involves equipping drivers with specialized dash cams to capture and update mapping data in real-time, surpassing Google’s mapping speed.
Contributors to Hivemapper, including drivers and AI trainers, are rewarded with Honey tokens based on their contributions. The platform serves three key markets: businesses seeking an alternative to Google Maps, autonomous driving technology, and consumer navigation.
Seidman also discussed the challenges of building digital maps, the early days of mapping at Yahoo and Google, and the future plans for Hivemapper in expanding its product offerings.
Overall, Seidman’s insights shed light on the innovative approach of Hivemapper in revolutionizing the mapping industry through decentralized maps and AI technology. Follow the full podcast episode to delve deeper into Seidman’s journey and the future of Hivemapper.
