Carlos Lei discusses the fragility of modern infrastructure, highlighted by recent blackouts in Europe, South Africa, and Texas. He emphasizes the need for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) to enhance resilience against such failures. DePINs leverage community-based efforts to build and maintain infrastructure, including internet networks and energy systems. By decentralizing these services, the risk of a single point of failure is greatly reduced, allowing communities to have more control over their connectivity and energy needs. Examples include local mesh networks in Dharamsala, India, and Red Hook, Brooklyn. Lei advocates for blending decentralized systems with existing infrastructure to create a robust safety net. Governments and telecom providers are urged to adopt decentralized approaches, fostering community resilience in essential services. As connectivity is critical infrastructure, cooperation between traditional systems and decentralized networks is essential for future preparedness against crises.

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