As part of our mission to scale real-world use cases, U2U Network is excited to welcome Staex — a Web3 platform for IoT and a pioneer in secure, zero-trust network management, replacing traditional VPNs with decentralized, encrypted tunnels for faster, safer M2M communication.

👉 Check it out: https://www.staex.io/

Announced in May and supported by a U2U Network grant, the partnership is driving real-world DePIN deployments — from smart buses and U2DPN WiFi hotspots to integrations with energy and mobility infrastructure — all while generating on-chain sensor data at scale. Staex and U2U are set to bring 1,000 connected devices onto the U2U Network, powering data-driven dApps and accelerating enterprise adoption across mobility, energy, and drone sectors.

With M2M connections expected to surpass 75 billion by 2030, Staex and U2U are together building the infrastructure for a secure and scalable machine economy.

U2U Network x Staex: Building the Infrastructure for the Machine Economy

Staex is already making strides in the DePIN space. One of its flagship deployments involves a fleet of MIBO passenger buses (a German bus fleet company operating 150 buses in Nordrhein-Westfalen) equipped with Staex’s smart modules.

Staex’s smart module on MIBO buses.

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MIBO Bus with Staex’s smart module integrated.

These modules capture real-time telemetry data, including GPS location, CO₂ emissions, and system usage data.

Real-time GPS, CO₂ emissions, and system usage data collected from Staex-equipped buses.

Through integration with the U2U blockchain, this data is now anchored securely on-chain, ensuring end-to-end integrity, transparency, and traceability. This advancement enables verified, tamper-proof insights for enterprises and developers alike.

Furthermore, the partnership enables seamless onboarding and verification of IoT devices, building a trustworthy, decentralized foundation for future infrastructure networks, spanning public mobility, smart cities, and beyond.

Proven Traction: Staex + U2U in Action

In just a short time since integrating with U2U Network, Staex has already delivered measurable results that demonstrate the viability and scalability of DePIN solutions.

Here’s what’s been achieved:

✅ Successfully launched on-chain data anchoring for 10 municipality buses in Germany, marking the start of real-world DePIN deployments.

✅ Enabled real-time telemetry streaming, giving developers and enterprises direct access to GPS, CO₂, and other key data through U2U.

✅ Validated DePIN-based revenue models, where verified machine data such as weather data, traffic density, and EV charging behaviors, can be monetized by partners.

These developments showcase how DePIN is no longer just a theoretical framework. It’s now generating enterprise-grade datasets and unlocking new business models that reshape how data, infrastructure, and trust operate in a decentralized world.

What’s Next: The Roadmap Ahead for Staex and U2U

Looking ahead, Staex and U2U are preparing for an ambitious rollout designed to scale adoption and strengthen decentralized infrastructure across various sectors.

Here’s what’s in the pipeline:

The Bigger Picture: Building the Backbone of a Decentralized Future

This collaboration is more than a technical integration — it’s a shared vision of a decentralized, machine-driven world. By combining Staex’s groundbreaking network architecture with U2U’s high-speed, scalable blockchain infrastructure, we’re creating the trust layer for the machine economy — one that is secure, transparent, and accessible for all.

As we push forward into the next era of infrastructure, U2U Network remains committed to enabling real-world DePIN deployments that serve not only industry needs but also the broader evolution of Web3 technologies.

Stay tuned!