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The Romanian city of Tuzla will become a blockchain-based DePIN smart hub with the ARAX partnership
ARAX has announced a strategic partnership with the Municipality of Tuzla, Romania, to launch a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) project aimed at transforming the city into a smart urban hub. This initiative will leverage ARAX’s advanced blockchain, IoT and AI technologies to deploy smart streetlights and other smart city solutions.
The project will be executed in three phases, starting with planning and feasibility studies. This initial phase will involve stakeholder engagement, needs assessment and technical and financial feasibility studies to ensure the project aligns with community needs and is feasible.
The second phase will see the pilot implementation of renewable energy-powered streetlights equipped with vertical-axis wind turbines, solar panels and hybrid inverters. These street lights will be connected via the Lunaº Mesh Network, which provides robust IoT connectivity via microwave radio links, WiFi access points and LPWAN gateways. The Blockchain integration will utilize ARAX’s Blockchain-as-a-Platform (BaaP) for secure, decentralized operations, incorporating joint mining, decentralized storage platforms, and CorePass digital identity for secure data storage and scalability.
Lunaº shirt, a key component of the project, it functions as a decentralized network where each node is connected to multiple other nodes, enabling blockchain-based encrypted communication. This mesh network topology ensures the absence of a central connection point, improving the reliability and security of the communication network. The Lunaº Mesh Smart Asset Monitoring System (SAMS) facilitates omnidirectional communication between various assets, such as vehicles and static nodes, enhancing application intelligence and enabling real-time data streaming and monitoring.
The third phase of the project focuses on expansion and integration, expanding the smart streetlight network across Tuzla and incorporating additional smart city solutions such as smart parking, waste management and public Wi-Fi. Collaboration with local authorities will be fundamental to integrate these technologies into the management of public services, improving overall urban efficiency and responsiveness.
The success of this DePIN project depends on fostering strong public-private partnerships. In Tuzla, this collaboration will bring together ARAX, the municipality and the public to share resources, knowledge and responsibilities. This shared economy model incentivizes residents and businesses to contribute to the city’s digital infrastructure, improving community engagement and ensuring the equitable distribution of economic benefits.
Fundamental Blockchain‘s decentralized technology is an integral part of the DePIN project. It provides secure and stable token/coin subscription and liquidity and incorporates governance into projects such as balance-funded closed-loop business solutions and secure blockchain-based TradeFi systems.
This DePIN project in Tuzla represents a transformative approach to urban management and infrastructure development. Leveraging ARAX solutions, the pilot project aims to set a benchmark for smart cities, emphasizing sustainability, efficiency and community engagement. This collaboration between ARAX and the municipality of Tuzla, supported by public involvement, is essential to achieve the common goals of sustainability, efficiency and innovation in urban development.