Public Chain Solana’s DePIN Project NATIX Announces Collaboration with Southeast Asia’s Super App Grab
The DePIN project NATIX on the Solana blockchain has announced a partnership with Grab, a Southeast Asian super app headquartered in Singapore. The collaboration aims to combine NATIX’s blockchain-driven map data with Grab’s cutting-edge camera hardware and artificial intelligence mapping technology to create high-resolution, real-time updated global maps, while also promoting the development of autonomous driving and Physical AI applications.
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NATIX and Grab’s Strategic Collaboration
Yesterday (the 6th), the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) project NATIX released an announcement stating that the company has established a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing app. The partnership aims to integrate NATIX’s blockchain-driven map data with Grab’s advanced camera hardware and artificial intelligence mapping technology to create high-resolution, real-time updated global maps, while also advancing the development of autonomous driving and Physical AI applications.
Building Next-Generation Mapping Solutions
According to the announcement, the collaboration between NATIX and Grab encompasses several aspects, including:
- Technology Integration: NATIX’s decentralized map data network will be integrated with Grab’s cutting-edge camera hardware and AI mapping software to achieve real-time, high-fidelity map updates.
- Launch of VX360 Devices: NATIX will launch VX360 devices based on Grab’s hardware platform, allowing Tesla owners to collect and share 360° vehicle images, which will be used to optimize maps and provide autonomous driving training data.
- Data Incentive Model: NATIX’s DePIN model rewards users (particularly drivers) for contributing map data through blockchain technology, complementing Grab’s data collection efforts and enhancing data coverage and update frequency.
- Global Expansion: Both parties will expand into enterprise-level map services, achieving broader geographic coverage.
- AI Collaboration: NATIX plans to utilize Grab’s advanced AI technology to further optimize its data extraction processes, particularly in identifying road events (such as accidents and construction) and traffic signs.
Regarding this collaboration, NATIX co-founder and CEO Alireza Ghods stated:
“The partnership with Grab is a key step for NATIX in realizing our vision for global map-making. Grab’s hardware and AI technology perfectly complement our decentralized data network, providing more immediate and accurate map data at a lower cost.”
Grab’s mapping service, GrabMaps, also posted on LinkedIn, stating: “This collaboration brings together the best strengths of both parties. Through NATIX’s DePIN model and GrabMaps’ AI technology, we are building next-generation mapping solutions for users worldwide.”
What are NATIX and Grab?
NATIX is a DePIN project on the Solana blockchain, focusing on building the world’s largest street camera network to crowdsource real-time map data. Its core product leverages its AI-driven applications and devices, allowing users (such as drivers) to earn rewards for contributing street view images or driving data.
Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading super app, offering ride-hailing, delivery, and financial services across regions like Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Through its mapping services GrabMaps and the KartaView project, Grab utilizes crowdsourced data and advanced hardware (such as KartaCam 2) to create high-quality maps that support navigation and service optimization.
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