Mawari enables real-time streaming of immersive 3D content by leveraging a decentralized network, making spatial computing and extended reality accessible, scalable and cost-effective.

Imagine if artificial intelligence could evolve beyond being just a voice or text on a screen to having a body and soul, engaging with us in truly lifelike ways.

It’s no longer science fiction. Technologies like spatial computing, which allow digital devices to integrate seamlessly with the physical world, and extended reality (XR), which merges real and virtual environments, are making it a reality.

From AI-powered digital humans to virtual classrooms, the possibilities seem endless — and so does the demand. While experts predict that virtual reality (VR) and spatial computing will transform the internet, research estimates that the worldwide user base will reach 206 million by 2028.

However, high bandwidth demands, centralized infrastructure bottlenecks and limited scalability continue to keep this immersive future out of reach for many. The challenge isn’t just about performance — financial and technical barriers also prevent widespread access to these transformative experiences.

In short, the industry needs innovative approaches to bridge the growing gap between its ambitious promises and the reality of what it can deliver. Thankfully, decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) present a compelling solution.

Decentralized immersive experiences

Mawari Network, a DePIN for spatial computing, aims to democratize access to the 3D internet while delivering immersive, interactive and AI-driven digital experiences. By rethinking content delivery and accessibility, Mawari addresses the key barriers that prevent spatial computing and XR from reaching their full potential.

At the heart of Mawari is its patented 3D streaming technology, designed to optimize the delivery of immersive content. Unlike traditional systems that rely heavily on centralized servers, Mawari’s technology leverages a decentralized network of GPU-powered nodes to process and deliver real-time 3D content closer to end-users. The platform reduces bandwidth usage by 80%, significantly lowering costs and ensuring smooth, high-quality streaming. For users, this means faster access to realistic digital content without compromising performance or reliability.

In addition to low latency, another advantage of the DePIN infrastructure is that it eliminates system inconsistencies. Operating on a global network, it can dynamically optimize performance based on location and user needs.

Mawari’s approach also democratizes participation in the spatial internet. Through its Guardian Node license program, individuals and organizations can contribute to the network by hosting nodes and earning token-based rewards for their participation. Nodes form the platform’s backbone, providing essential resources needed for real-time 3D content delivery, including storage, GPU computing and bandwidth. By maintaining a fully decentralized infrastructure, Mawari enhances the network’s reliability and actively empowers users to shape the future of immersive content delivery.

Digital human as a service

Since its founding in 2017, Mawari’s technology has gone beyond theory. The platform has secured $10.8 million in a strategic funding round led by Anfield LTD, Borderless Capital and 1kx. Collaborating with industry leaders like KDDI, Niantic and Magic Leap, Mawari has deployed more than 50 XR projects worldwide.

Mawari has also proven itself in real-world applications. For example, the platform demonstrated the scalability and performance of its decentralized infrastructure by bringing the world’s first AI-powered digital human into augmented reality (AR) in real time.

Most recently on Nov. 22, 2024 Mawari enabled a live conference in Tokyo featuring a digital avatar in a real-time interactive discussion with panelists and an audience in a futuristic XR setting — all delivered by the Mawari DePIN network. Similarly, Mawari’s platform also powered a landmark, live AR art performance, allowing audiences around the world to experience the event in real time, eliminating geographic barriers and redefining cultural interaction.

With its decentralized architecture and patented technologies, Mawari’s vision goes beyond solving ongoing challenges to building the foundation for tomorrow’s spatial internet. As the transformative winds of change inspire similar initiatives, a future will take shape where immersive digital experiences seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, unlocking limitless opportunities for innovation, collaboration and global connection.