DePIN Application》NATIX Collaborates with Southeast Asia's Largest Unicorn Grab: Creating a New Generation of Decentralized Global Map

NATIX, a DePIN project on the public blockchain Solana, announced a partnership with Singapore-based Southeast Asia Super App Grab, which aims to combine NATIX’s blockchain-powered map data with Grab’s cutting-edge camera hardware and artificial intelligence map production technology to create high-resolution, real-time updated global maps, while driving the development of autonomous driving and physical AI applications. (Synopsis: Grass Rises After Airdrop!) What is the charm of combining AI and DePIN? (Background supplement: In-depth Asia-Pacific DePIN “Why Choose Solana”, inventory of 8 major projects, financing and investment growth potential) Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) project on Solana NATIX issued an announcement yesterday (6), announcing that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with Grab, the largest ride-hailing app in Southeast Asia, aiming to combine NATIX’s blockchain-powered map data with Grab Cutting-edge camera hardware and AI mapping technology create high-resolution, real-time updates to map the world, while driving the development of autonomous driving and physical AI applications. Creating next-generation mapping solutions According to the announcement, the cooperation between NATIX and Grab covers multiple aspects, including: Technology integration: NATIX’s decentralized map data network will be combined with Grab’s cutting-edge camera hardware and artificial intelligence map production software to enable real-time, high-fidelity map updates. VX360 device launch: NATIX will launch the VX360 device based on Grab’s hardware platform, allowing Tesla owners to collect and share 360° vehicle imagery that will be used to optimize maps and provide autonomous driving training data. Data incentive model: NATIX’s DePIN model rewards users (especially drivers) for contributing map data through the blockchain, complementing Grab’s map data collection to improve data coverage and update frequency. Global expansion: Both companies will expand to enterprise-grade map services for broader geographic coverage. AI Collaboration: NATIX plans to leverage Grab’s advanced AI technology to further optimize its data extraction process, particularly in identifying road incidents (e.g., accidents, construction) and traffic signs. Commenting on the partnership, Alireza Ghods, NATIX Co-Founder and CEO, said, “This partnership with Grab is a key step in NATIX’s vision of global mapping. Grab’s hardware and AI technology combined with our decentralized data network will deliver more real-time, accurate mapping data at a lower cost.” GrabMaps, a Grab mapping service, said in a LinkedIn post: “This partnership brings together the best of both parties, and through NATIX’s DePIN mode and GrabMaps’ artificial intelligence technology, we are creating next-generation mapping solutions for users around the world.” What is NATIX and Grab? NATIX is the DePIN project on the Solana blockchain focused on building the world’s largest network of street cameras, crowdsourcing real-time map data. Its core product is to leverage its AI-powered apps and devices that allow users, such as drivers, to be rewarded for contributing Street View imagery or driving data. Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading super app, offering ride-sharing, delivery and financial services across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and more. Through its mapping services GrabMaps and KartaView projects, Grab leverages crowdsourced data and advanced hardware such as KartaCam 2 to create high-quality maps that support navigation and service optimization. Related stories Depin exploded! Helium and AT&T reached an “auto-connect” agreement, and users soared by 18% DePIN first case" SEC “sues Helium for fraud” to issue unregistered cryptocurrency securities MOBILE, HNT, IOT plunge “DePIN Day” landed in Hong Kong in February: Fluence and Titan Network join forces to discuss the future of DePIN (DePIN App) NATIX partners with Southeast Asia’s largest unicorn Grab: Create a new generation of decentralized global map" This article was first published in BlockTempo’s “Dynamic Trend - The Most Influential Blockchain News Media”.