NATIX Network (NATIX)

Data Collection and Mapping

NATIX Network uses smartphones, Tesla 360° cameras, and other smart cameras to crowdsource real-time geospatial data. Users collect data by driving normally with the Drive& app, which captures 360° video and other road information. This data helps build a dynamic, real-time map of the world, supporting applications like autonomous driving, smart city planning, and traffic management.

Autonomous Driving and Physical AI

The collected data provides autonomous vehicle companies with classified real-life scenarios and edge cases to improve their driving models. NATIX also supports Physical AI by enabling robots and autonomous vehicles to navigate and interact with environments more intelligently using 3D space reconstruction and visual positioning systems.

Token Incentives and Rewards

Users earn NATIX tokens as rewards for contributing geospatial data through the app. These tokens can be used within the ecosystem for staking, governance voting, unlocking premium app features, and accessing exclusive marketplace products. The token economy encourages long-term participation and network security.

Developer and Business Use

Developers can integrate NATIX data to enhance their applications, while businesses can purchase real-time geospatial data via the NATIX marketplace. The platform also offers customizable AI models for targeted data collection in specific regions or use cases.

Decentralized Network and Privacy

NATIX Network operates as a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), ensuring data accuracy through validation techniques and protecting user privacy with AI-based anonymization that removes personal information from collected imagery.

Advantages

• Uses consensus algorithms and cryptographic techniques for secure, decentralized transaction verification.
• Leverages AI and blockchain to create an open geospatial intelligence network through crowdsourced real-time data from driver assistant apps and cameras.
• Offers token incentives to users contributing data, encouraging participation and network growth.
• One of the fastest-growing DePIN networks with over 100,000 registered drivers and extensive data coverage.
• Provides staking options that allow users to earn rewards and participate in network governance.
• Supports premium features and marketplace offers accessible via $NATIX tokens.
• Employs advanced AI anonymization to protect user privacy.
• Active development with ongoing updates, partnerships, and technological advancements.
• Transparent token distribution reduces risk of centralized control.
• Compatible with Solana wallets and available on multiple exchanges for trading.

Disadvantages

• The token price has experienced recent declines and underperformance compared to the broader crypto market and similar projects.
• Large token supply with significant portions locked or designated TBD, which may affect market supply and price.
• Market volatility and influence from large holders ("whales") can cause price fluctuations.
• Limited wallet support; for example, MetaMask does not support NATIX Network.
• The project is relatively new and still developing, which may involve uncertainties in adoption and long-term success.
• No future utilities planned beyond current token uses, which may limit long-term token demand growth.

Founders

NATIX Network was founded by Lorenz Muck, Alireza Ghods, and Omid Mogharian.

Leadership

Alireza Ghods serves as the CEO of NATIX Network.

Background

The company was founded in 2019 in Hamburg, Germany, and focuses on building an open geospatial intelligence network using AI and smartphone cameras.

Major Institutional Investors

NATIX Network has attracted funding from many institutional investors including Borderless Capital, Tioga Capital, Blockchange Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Velocity Capital, Inception Capital, Veris Ventures, Room40 Ventures, Moonrock Capital, XYO, Mysterium Network, CVVC, Mulana Capital, Blockarm Capital, and others. These investors are known for backing blockchain, Web3, and DePIN projects.

Notable Strategic Investors

Key strategic investors include DCG (Digital Currency Group), Crypto.com, and Escape Velocity Ventures (EV3), which is backed by founders of a16z, Ribbit, Multicoin, Castle Island, Framework, and Variant. These investors bring strong expertise in blockchain and decentralized infrastructure.

Angel and Individual Investors

Among angel investors supporting NATIX Network are Vijay Pravin and others with backgrounds in technology and investment, including former investors in mobility apps like Uber, DiDi, and Grab.

Funding Rounds

NATIX Network has raised over $8 million in multiple rounds, including a $4.6 million strategic round led by Borderless Capital and Tioga Capital ahead of the NATIX token launch.

These investors collectively support NATIX Network’s mission to build an AI-powered, decentralized geospatial intelligence network using smartphone cameras and driver assistant apps.

Halal Status of NATIX Network

• Yes
  NATIX Network operates as a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) that uses AI, blockchain, and crowdsourced data collection through smartphones and cameras. It focuses on privacy, data accuracy, and token-based rewards without involving interest (riba) or gambling elements. Its tokenomics and business model are based on real-world data services and technology innovation, which aligns with halal principles.