Metis, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, today announced a strategic partnership with Navai Map, a decentralized 3D mapping platform. Metis offers a wide variety of products related to cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DAOs, and enterprise applications running on top of its Andromeda network. On the other hand, Navai Map is a decentralized, AI-driven 3D mapping network that redefines how people and devices interact with the physical world. Onchain meets on-location.Thrilled to announce Metis Andromeda partnership with @Navai_map, a decentralized, AI-powered 3D mapping protocol transforming how people, machines, and dApps connect with the physical world.This integration brings new spatial primitives to the Metis… pic.twitter.com/tUfdMP6wYd — Metis🌿 (@MetisL2) May 23, 2025 Metis integrates with Navai Metis announced the alliance with Navai to advance decentralized experiences and integrate advanced location technology into consumer applications. In addition, this partnership has brought new spatial primitives to the Metis ecosystem, including key aspects like location as a verified, programmable, and comparable layer, and others, to the network. Navai will function closely with the Andromeda network to help enable network development and precise location integration into varied consumer applications within the Metis ecosystem. Navia’s advanced-precise location technology unleashes new opportunities for decentralized experiences. Its DePIN infrastructure offers a high level of accuracy, allowing developers to build engaging DApps that smoothly connect the digital and physical worlds. With this integration, Metis is set to have an advanced technology that would enable it to drive the next generation of location-based Web3 experiences, from AI agent mobility, spatial commerce, DePIN incentives, to city-scale AR games. Through this integration, Metis is significantly broadening its visibility and reach within the wider DePIN ecosystems. By being integrated into Navai, users can access Metis through other transparent, trusted platforms where they can find information about Metis, learn about the platform, and engage with its offerings. This collaboration strengthens Metis’ discoverability among crypto-focused and DePin-driven communities. It also helps to develop more accessible entrance avenues for new users wanting to know more about decentralized infrastructure and the landscape. The emergence of DePIN The partnership between Metis and Navai comes as DePIN adoption increases across the world. This integration ensures that Metis is well-placed at the center of the quickly developing narrative, DePIN. Currently, more than 13 million active devices contribute to DePIN ecosystems daily. Statistics show that the DePIN market is set to experience tremendous growth from $50 billion in 2024 to $3.5 trillion by 2028. By collaborating with Navai, Metis is not just increasing visibility, it is providing users with entrance avenues, incentives, and tools required to help more people interact with this new decentralized movement. This partnership is a great milestone for Metis as it enables it to open its offerings in a greater way to the Navai ecosystem and community who want to interact even more with DePIN. This move fits well with its mission to onboard the next groups of Web2 users into Web3. By integrating tech innovation with strong partnerships, this initiative represents a major commitment to expand DePIN accessibility and adoption.