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[PRESS RELEASE – Wilmington, Delaware, December 18th, 2024]
Silencio Network, the world’s largest decentralized environmental intelligence platform, has successfully closed a $2.5 million Seed funding round, solidifying its position as the leading innovator in decentralized infrastructure. Led by Blockchange Ventures, this round brings together continued support from Borderless Capital and Master Ventures, alongside new strategic backers such as Blockchain Founders Fund, Prosper GmbH & Co. KG, and Advanced Blockchain AG. This latest raise builds on the company’s previous $1 million funding earlier in 2024.
This milestone also marks a significant first for the Web3 ecosystem: Silencio is the first fully on-chain DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) project to operate on peaq, a Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for the Machine Economy.
Pioneering Environmental Intelligence Across Industries
Silencio Network is redefining how noise intelligence data is captured, processed, and applied globally. By turning everyday smartphones into real-time noise sensors, Silencio delivers hyper-local data that drives actionable insights for industries like urban planning, real estate, and hospitality.
App Metrics: The Pulse of Global Engagement
- 400,000+ Active Users spanning over 180 countries, demonstrating reach in environmental data intelligence.
- Daily Active Users (DAUs) consistently exceed 15,000, showcasing high engagement and retention rates within the Silencio community.
- 676 Million Hexes Covered Globally, with 1.3 Million Hexes Newly Discovered Every Day, mapping urban and rural soundscapes at scale.
- Over 100,000 Noise Measurements Captured Daily, emphasizing the platform’s accuracy and reliability as smartphones collect granular data in real-time.
On-Chain Metrics (Dune Analytics): Full Integration on peaq
- Over 233,000 On-Chain Transactions have been processed since migrating to peaq on December 9, 2024.
- 15,500+ Unique Wallets contributing to the decentralized data exchange.
- An average of 1,200 new devices are added daily, underscoring Silencio’s rapidly expanding on-chain presence.
(Note: Numbers may vary slightly as Silencio progressively migrates app activity on-chain following its launch on peaq on December 9th of 2024.)
These achievements underscore Silencio’s exponential scalability, setting a new benchmark for DePIN models built on peaq’s Layer-1 blockchain for the Machine Economy.
Unlocking New Frontiers in Environmental Data
Silencio Network combines decentralized infrastructure with hyper-local data to transform industries such as urban planning, real estate, and hospitality. By providing street-level noise intelligence, the platform equips governments, businesses, and consumers with actionable insights that shape smarter, more sustainable environments.
Strategic Applications:
- Urban Planning: Local governments utilize real-time and historical noise data to design quieter, more livable cities.
- Real Estate: Prospective buyers and renters gain insights into noise conditions, enabling informed decisions about homes and office spaces.
- Hospitality: Travelers choose quieter hotels and dining venues, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies for businesses.
- Public Policy: Noise-related complaints data drives evidence-based policy-making and urban development.
The Strategic Role of peaq in Silencio’s Vision
Silencio’s decision to build on peaq, a blockchain tailored for the Machine Economy, is innovative, and environmental data is captured and distributed. As the first fully on-chain DePIN project, Silencio exemplifies how decentralized infrastructure can operate at scale, leveraging peaq’s security, scalability, and seamless interoperability.
“Being the first fully on-chain DePIN project on peaq represents not just a technological milestone but also a new standard for how environmental data networks should operate,” said Thomas Messerer, CEO and Co-Founder of Silencio Network. “Our contributors are the backbone of this revolution, reshaping industries while being directly rewarded for their efforts.”
Powering Data Through Tokenized Rewards
At the core of Silencio’s ecosystem lies the $SLC token, governed by the BlockSound Foundation. $SLC serves as both a utility and incentive mechanism, rewarding contributors for data collection while enabling enterprises to access Silencio’s premium analytics tools. Here’s how $SLC integrates into the ecosystem:
- Incentives for Data Collection: Contributors can earn $SLC by capturing noise measurements and contributing to Silencio’s decentralized infrastructure.
- Access to Advanced Features: Enterprises use $SLC to unlock real-time analytics, enterprise-grade APIs, and advanced mapping tools.
- Monthly Community Raffle: Participants automatically enter a monthly raffle, where active contributors have a chance to win significant $SLC rewards, further incentivizing continued engagement and participation.
This token-driven model not only fosters user participation but also builds a self-sustaining ecosystem that ensures long-term scalability and growth.
Future Outlook: Beyond Noise Intelligence
Silencio’s vision doesn’t stop at noise data. The platform is already exploring new integrations to include other sensor types, such as air quality and public safety, aiming to build a multi-sensor environmental intelligence network that transforms how communities interact with their surroundings.
“Imagine a future where environmental data flows seamlessly into real estate listings, travel platforms, and municipal dashboards—empowering decisions without users even realizing it’s powered by Silencio,” added Messerer.
With this funding, Silencio is accelerating toward that vision, driving both Web3 adoption and global environmental impact.
For more information, users can visit silencio.network or explore on-chain activity at Dune Analytics.
This article first appeared at CryptoPotato
