2026-01-13 13:24:50

There's a Layer 1 project worth tracking. Althea is building a hybrid EVM and Cosmos SDK chain with a very interesting core focus—specifically designed for decentralized connectivity infrastructure.

The technical innovations include automated micro-payments between machines, smart metering functions, and support for token-based monetization mechanisms. This system is particularly suitable for community-built internet and utility networks.

In simple terms, it combines the flexibility of a blockchain with payment automation, enabling IoT devices and community networks to settle transactions directly with tokens, eliminating intermediaries. This sector is worth paying attention to—innovations in the Web3 infrastructure layer are continuously evolving.

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ResearchChadButBroke

· 01-13 13:54

Hey, the idea of Althea still makes some sense. Using tokens for direct settlement in IoT scenarios can indeed save a lot of trouble.

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FOMOSapien

· 01-13 13:54

Hey, wait a minute. Can that IoT system really get off the ground? Seems like the slogan sounds pretty impressive.

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HodlKumamon

· 01-13 13:51

Wait, can the M2M micro-payment logic really be implemented, or is it just another PPT coin... Based on infrastructure project data from the past six months, the implementation rate is only 12%, uh Using tokens directly for IoT device settlements sounds great, but the gas fees and network latency are huge obstacles that haven't been figured out how to bypass yet Althea is indeed a niche track; niche means either true innovation or a pit nobody wants to step into. We should look into the team background and real traffic data on the testnet before making any judgments.

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MentalWealthHarvester

· 01-13 13:50

Hey, the idea behind Althea is quite promising, M2M micro-payments could directly break through --- Community-built networks + token settlements? That’s the real practical scenario --- The IoT sector has indeed been long held back by intermediaries, and there’s some hope this time --- Mixing EVM and Cosmos? The tech stack choice is pretty good --- By the way, when will a killer app emerge in this track? --- Infrastructure layer work is like this, quietly iterating and waiting for the wind to turn

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OneBlockAtATime

· 01-13 13:44

Micro-payments between machines, sounds good but do people really use it?

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MrDecoder

· 01-13 13:40

Wow, the idea of Althea is indeed innovative, but can M2M micro-payments really be implemented? --- Building a community network and self-creating the internet sounds great, but can the actual costs be brought down... --- It feels like another infrastructure narrative. I don't know which one will truly take off. --- I like the combination of IoT + token settlement; finally someone is seriously working on it. --- The idea of removing intermediaries is old news; the key is who can truly run a viable business model. --- Mixing EVM and Cosmos? That's an interesting technical choice. --- Another project worth tracking; my tracking list is already full haha. --- Automation of micro-payments is indeed a pain point, but why is this chain better than other solutions?

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MultiSigFailMaster

· 01-13 13:32

Hey, this Althea does have some potential. The M2M micro-payments sector has been waiting for someone to do it. Community network direct token settlement? Feels much more reliable than those pump projects. Could IoT be the next hot spot? It's not too late to get in now. Wait, can EVM and Cosmos SDK really work well together? Or is it just another PPT chain? But I like the logic of removing intermediaries, avoiding being exploited by vampire protocols. The competition in this track probably isn't fierce either, worth watching. If it can really be implemented, that would be awesome. The key is to see how the actual user data turns out. Feels a bit like Helium from two years ago... Hope it doesn't follow the trend.

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