Web3 with Sam Kamani

270: From Google Employee to DePIN: Alex on Scaling NodeOps to Tens of Millions in Revenue

09 Jul 2025

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Alex from NodeOps joins Sam to share how they’re building a decentralized infrastructure platform that’s already generating millions in revenue. She discusses her background at Google and other Web3 infra giants, NodeOps’ unique AI-powered tools, dynamic mint-and-burn tokenomics, and how they’re shaping the future of DePIN. From staking to Security Hub to developer traction, Alex breaks down what sets NodeOps apart and where the ecosystem is heading.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Alex and previews the conversation.[00:01:00] Alex’s Journey: From Google to NodeOps, and building in Web3 since 2017.[00:03:00] What NodeOps Does: Infra that “thinks,” staking, compute, AI tools, and more.[00:04:30] Real Metrics: $3.8M in revenue, 700k users, 150M AUM, 24k+ providers.[00:06:00] DePIN 2.0: How NodeOps is redefining decentralized physical infrastructure.[00:08:30] Dynamic Mint-and-Burn: Token tied to real protocol revenue and usage.[00:11:00] Product Adoption: From RPC to Security Hub to AI Agent Terminal.[00:13:00] The Cloud Shift: Rising infra costs pushing institutions to alternatives.[00:15:00] DePIN’s Opportunity: How underutilized capacity meets compliance.[00:17:00] Marketing Infra: Building a multichannel GTM strategy for a diverse audience.[00:20:00] Community-Driven: Why vibes, builders, and token holders all matter.[00:21:30] What’s Next: Expanding product stack, scaling without hype.[00:23:00] Infrastructure for the Global South: Why accessibility and cost matter.[00:24:00] Final Ask: Builders, stakers, ambassadors—get involved with NodeOps.Connecthttps://nodeops.network/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nodeops/https://x.com/NodeOpsHQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexalbanoc/https://x.com/alex_incryptoDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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