Peaq Network recently convened Machine Economy Day in Abu Dhabi to highlight its global leadership. The event, hosted by Pulsar and Peaq, drew policymakers, entrepreneurs, and technologists. Based on the Peaq X post, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Suroor Al Nahyan honored the gathering with his presence. Discussions focused on the shift from a human-work economy to a machine-driven one. At the core of conversations was the human-centric vision for the Peaq Machine Economy. The event highlighted real-world initiatives shaping decentralized physical infrastructure worldwide. It marked a milestone in Web3 adoption and innovation.

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We were honoured to welcome His Highness, Sheikh Zayed bin Suroor Al Nahyan to Machine Economy Day – Abu Dhabi, hosted by Pulsar and peaq, alongside esteemed guests and key decision makers from government, academic and private entities, including:

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The highlight featured a keynote moderated by Peaq CEO Martin El-Khouri. He framed the world at a midpoint in a sweeping economic transformation. This shift offers first movers vast opportunities in emerging technologies. Peaq DePIN ecosystem empowers communities to own machines and networks. Panels showcased solutions that bolster sustainability and democratize urban access. Attendees learned how these innovations can improve quality of urban life. Experts predicted a wave of human-centric automation powered by decentralized networks. The discussion emphasized collaboration between technology pioneers and local stakeholders.

Empowering Citizens Through Web3 in Urban Development

The first panel, “From Residents to Participants,” featured leaders from Aira Labs, Combinder, MapMetrics, and silencioNetwork. Panelists explored how citizens become creators producing value through machine interaction. Peaq Network’s infrastructure enables community-led projects in smart and green cities. The dialogue emphasized sustainability, shared ownership, and inclusive urban growth. Participants highlighted increased citizen empowerment as pivotal for future city planning. Innovations demonstrated practical Web3 applications in everyday urban infrastructure. The session inspired community-driven development across diverse local environments. It showcased the potential of DePIN projects to transform urban life.

Empowering Cities Through People-Centered AI Technologies

The “AI by People, AI for People” panel featured AlphaAI, SkyX Network, Teneo Protocol, and 375AI. They envisioned AI tools controlled by users rather than centralized corporations. Peaq Network underpins these projects by providing transparent infrastructure for AI applications. Panelists stressed placing AI power in the hands of residents and urban planners. This model enhances decision-making and supports equitable improvements to city services. Discussions reinforced how Web3 principles ensure user-centric governance and data ownership. Attendees saw demonstrations of human-focused AI optimizing traffic, energy, and security.

The “People-Powered Cities” panel highlighted projects like Threefold, Farmsent, and XmaquinaDAO. Speakers discussed building decentralized infrastructure directly with user ownership. Peaq enables communities to develop connectivity, energy, and logistics networks. This approach creates a direct path from citizen to stakeholder in each city. Panelists emphasized autonomy, scalability, and resilience through distributed governance. The session inspired projects to tackle connectivity and energy challenges locally. Attendees saw live examples of DePIN solutions in action. These projects reflect Web3’s promise for community-led development.

Exploring the Peaq Machine Economy Through Hands-On 

After panels, attendees explored the Machine Economy Exhibition, showcasing real hardware demos. They interacted directly with DePIN builders and examined live prototypes. The hands-on display transformed theoretical concepts into practical, community-powered machines. Peaq Network’s on-the-ground impact became clear through sensor and vehicle demonstrations. Visitors experienced urban AI applications in real settings for the first time. This immersive showcase reinforced a commitment to delivering decentralized solutions at scale. Innovative demos highlighted multi-domain use cases across land, sea, and air. It bridged vision and reality for the emerging Machine Economy.

How Peaq Empowers Users to Build the Machine Economy

Peaq Network is revolutionizing digital infrastructure creation and governance worldwide with the Peaq token. Its model ensures data, rewards, and authority remain with individual users, not central entities. Over 350,000 community members contribute to more than fifty active DePIN projects. The Peaq token powers transactions, governance votes, and secure staking operations. Holders can validate blocks and shape network decisions through decentralized governance. Peaq Network supports applications across land vehicles, airborne drones, and oceanic sensors. This design lays the groundwork for an inclusive, automated Machine Economy.