NATIX Network

NATIX Network (NATIX): Building a Decentralized Geospatial Intelligence Network on Solana

NATIX Network transforms smartphones and dashcams into a global geospatial data network, rewarding participants with $NATIX tokens and enabling decentralized AI for mapping and autonomous systems.

Introduction

NATIX addresses a critical gap: centralized control over geospatial data limits innovation and raises privacy concerns. By leveraging the Solana blockchain’s speed and low fees, NATIX empowers anyone—from drivers to app developers—to contribute real-world data (e.g., street imagery, traffic signage, potholes) via the Drive& app or VX360 dashcam hardware. With over 250,000 drivers, 170 million km mapped, and presence in 171 countries, it's the largest smart-camera DePIN network globally.

Why it matters: The data fuels AI models for autonomous driving, smart cities, and advanced navigation. Contributors earn $NATIX and royalties, giving real-world utility and tangible rewards to everyday users.
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Key Features & Use Cases

  • Drive& App & VX360 Device
    Smartphone contribution: Users mount their phones to capture street footage; the app anonymizes data via on-device AI and submits metadata to the network.
    VX360 for Teslas: Captures 360° data for supercars, unlocking richer datasets for DePIN and autonomy systems.
  • iLand NFTs
    Represent ownership of geo-tiles (“iLands”).
    Holders earn royalty fees each time data from their tile is sold internally, enabling passive revenue from AI data usage.
  • xNodes & Governance
    xNodes are validator nodes staking $NATIX to validate data origins, reward drivers, and ensure network integrity.
    Holders can stake and vote—participating in decentralized governance and securing system operations.
  • Decentralized AI (DePAI & Bittensor Subnet)
    Partnered with Bittensor in StreetVision Subnet to feed real-world imagery into decentralized AI.
    Deep contributions boost autonomous driving model accuracy across edge cases, accelerating real-world deployment.
  • Grab Partnership
    Collaboration with Grab expands mapping into Southeast Asia, US, and EU—significantly scaling network reach.

Technological Framework

  • Layer 1 + 2 Architecture
    Core security on Solana, with high-throughput data settlement on L2 techniques to support massive real-time contributions.
  • Edge AI & Privacy
    On-device AI blurs faces and license plates before uploading, ensuring privacy while maintaining data utility for mapping and machine learning.
  • Data Validation & Sale Marketplace
    Metadata is validated by xNodes, then listed on a marketplace for AI and urban planners. iLand royalties and staking fees fund the ecosystem.
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Tokenomics

  • Ticker: $NATIX
  • Max Supply: ~99.99 B
  • Circulating Supply: ~16.13 B
Allocation Segment Amount (NATIX) Percentage Vesting / Unlock Schedule
Incentive Pool (Driver & xNode Rewards) ≈ 37 B 37 % Emission-based, tied to network growth
Public + Strategic Sales & Backers ≈ 30 B 30 % Sale-specific cliffs plus linear vesting
Team & Advisors ≈ 20 B 20 % 9-month cliff → 30-month linear vest
Liquidity Provision (CEX/DEX) ≈ 8 B 8 % Unlocked at TGE for market depth
Reserve & Treasury ≈ 5 B 5 % Long-term ecosystem grants & ops
Total Supply ≈ 99.99 B 100 %

Utilities

  • Driver Rewards: Earn NATIX tokens for data submission via Drive& or VX360.
  • iLand Royalties: Earn a share when your tile’s data is purchased.
  • Staking Governance: Validate data through xNodes; vote on protocol parameters.
  • Deflation via Buy-backs: Revenue from data sales funds buy-backs and burns—over 318 M NATIX tokens burned to date.

Why this matters: The token design balances incentive for contributors and builders, supports data monetization, and introduces deflation that supports long-term value.

Network Growth & Milestones

  • Launch & Expansion: Token launched on Solana (April 2024) alongside Drive& app growth; achieved over 250 K users mapping 175 M+ km across 170+ countries.
  • DePAI Launch (June 2025): Integration into Bittensor’s StreetVision Subnet—turning imagery into actionable AI insights.
  • Grab Partnership (May 2025): Expands use case and geospatial reach via Southeast Asia and beyond.

Strategic Implications & Value Proposition

  • Mass Onboarded Userbase: With hundreds of thousands of drivers contributing by default, NATIX accelerates data capture far beyond what centralized firms can manage.
  • DePIN + DeAI Fusion: Rare blend of physical infrastructure (DePIN) with decentralized AI—valued across mapping, autonomy, and smart cities.
  • Sustainable Token Economy: Contribution rewards, royalties, staking returns, and token burns create a holistic circular economy.

Conclusion

NATIX Network stands at the forefront of DePIN by turning everyday cameras into a decentralized geospatial infrastructure. By blending driver incentives, AI processing, and staking governance on Solana, NATIX crafts a self-sustaining ecosystem with real-world utility. With traction, strategic partnerships, and a strong token utility model, it’s well-positioned as the next frontier in Web3-driven mapping and AI innovation.
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