
I've read quite a few posts about @vangrid_io, and most focus on the same thing: DePIN for Physical AI. Sounds interesting, sure. But knowing what a project is building isn't the same as knowing why it might succeed. So I looked into the team behind it. Co-founder & CTO Khalid Benrafik reportedly has 14+ years of experience building high-throughput systems, including roles at Booking. com, ING and Mollie. CEO Robert Brighton brings experience in deep tech and Web3. And I think that combination matters. Vangrid isn't just collecting videos. It needs to verify spatial data, coordinate contributors and handle USDC payments at scale. That's a pretty serious infrastructure challenge, and exactly where the team's experience could make a difference. Of course, a strong team doesn't guarantee success. But it gives me another reason to keep following Vangrid beyond just points and rewards.
