Munich-based Solix DePIN, a German developer of decentralised physical infrastructure networks, has raised $29.5M (nearly €25.99M) in funding from the Eclip Foundation.
Eclip Foundation manages over $124M (nearly €109.29M) in assets and supports more than 25 projects focused on decentralised digital infrastructure. The firm’s investments cover areas such as Web3 infrastructure, decentralised protocols, network infrastructure, and developer tools, with a focus on foundational technologies that support a user-controlled digital ecosystem.
The funding will support the progress of Solix DePIN’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), a system that allows bandwidth to be shared in a way that does not interfere with how users access the internet.
Bandwidth sharing through MCP
Solix DePIN is a decentralised network that allows users to share and earn from their unused internet bandwidth. It is the first project to use the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a system that manages bandwidth sharing.
Solix DePIN enables users to share unused internet bandwidth through a browser extension and earn SLIX Points. These points can be used within the Solix ecosystem for services, network upgrades, or internet-related payments. The sharing runs in the background without affecting the user’s internet performance.
The system is designed to keep user data private and secure through encryption and privacy-focused technology. By joining the network, users support the development of a decentralised internet and help improve how online resources are distributed and used.
David Rodriguez, CEO of Solix DePIN, says, “We designed Solix DePIN with simplicity and accessibility as core principles. By removing technical barriers to entry, we’re enabling anyone with an internet connection to participate in the decentralised economy and be rewarded for sharing resources they already have.”
The MCP is central to Solix DePIN’s technology, offering a new method in the Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) space. MCP links AI models with real-time data on internet usage to manage bandwidth distribution. It adjusts sharing based on current conditions, unlike fixed-rule systems and maintains the user’s internet experience without disruption.
“Our MCP implementation is what truly sets Solix DePIN apart in the DePIN ecosystem,” mentions Emily Richardson, CTO at Solix DePIN. “MCP allows for sophisticated real-time analysis of bandwidth availability, creating an optimal balance between sharing resources and maintaining exceptional user experience.”
Users can join the Solix DePIN network by downloading and activating a browser extension. The extension shares a portion of their unused internet bandwidth with the network, and users earn SLIX Points in return.
The company has reached over 100,000 active users in more than 63 countries and processes around 275 terabytes of data each day.
Capital utilisation
Eclip Foundation has invested in Solix DePIN, recognising its potential to change how internet resources are distributed through decentralised technology.
James Wilson, Managing Partner at Eclip Foundation, says, “Solix DePIN represents exactly the kind of innovation we aim to support – solutions that combine technical excellence with practical utility and broad market potential.”
The company will use the funding to improve its technology, extend its global presence, and develop features like smart bandwidth allocation and AI-based network management.
Solix DePIN also plans to partner with cloud providers and content delivery networks to expand use cases for its decentralised bandwidth marketplace.
As demand for internet bandwidth grows with AI, streaming, and IoT, Solix DePIN claims its model offers an alternative that adapts to network needs and supports contributor participation.
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