
Essential Context
Essential Context produces the insights builders need to navigate the rapidly evolving landscapes of DeAI, DePIN, and DeSCI.
Through in-depth interviews with DeAI, DePIN, and DeSCI successful builders, we unpack the macro and micro trends, business models, and key metrics that top builders are using to build cutting edge DeAI, DePIN, and DeSCI protocols + businesses.
Whether you’re a builder, investor, or industry observer, Essential Context gives you the context you need to be a top 1% builder and allocator.
Essential Context
EP 2: Hans | Co-Founder and CEO at Diode
In this episode host Joshua sits down with Hans Rempel, CEO and co-founder of Diode, to explore the cutting-edge world of permissionless secure communications and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN).
What You'll Learn:
The Genesis Story: How a catastrophic failure of 2 million IoT devices led Hans to question centralized certificate authorities and sparked the creation of Diode's revolutionary approach to internet security.
From Web2 to Web3: Hans shares his journey from building a top-10 Gartner-ranked IoT platform at ExoSite to pioneering blockchain-based communications infrastructure that eliminates human vulnerabilities in security systems.
The Technology Deep Dive:
- How Diode is transforming zero-trust networks by anchoring them in blockchain
- The innovation of "fleet contracts" that separate enterprise users from token complexity
- Why permissionless communication is the next evolution beyond VPNs and traditional security
Key Takeaways for Builders:
- The importance of solving real problems you've personally experienced
- How to navigate Web3 complexity while maintaining Web2 user experience
- Strategies for enterprise adoption of blockchain-based infrastructure
- The critical role of focus and mission alignment in Web3 projects
Whether you're a founder, developer, or investor in the Web3 space, Hans provides valuable insights into building successful DePIN projects and navigating the transition from Web2 to Web3 technologies.