Essential Context

EP 2: Hans | Co-Founder and CEO at Diode

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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.