Leo Gaggl

Leo Gaggl is the founder and primary host of The Long Range Pod. As a seasoned expert in the Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless communication, Leo brings over a decade of experience and deep insights to every episode.

Background

Leo’s passion for connecting people and devices has led him to contribute to various projects and discussions in the IoT space. He has been instrumental in building and nurturing IoT communities, including initiating The Things Network (TTN) in Adelaide, Australia.

With extensive experience in the field, Leo has worked on numerous wireless communication projects and has developed a particular expertise in LoRaWAN technology. His contributions include the “Arduino Guide to LoRa® and LoRaWAN®,” which has helped many enthusiasts and professionals get started with these technologies.

Expertise

LoRaWAN network architecture and deployment
IoT community building and development
Wireless sensor networks
Long-range wireless technologies
Industrial IoT applications
Embedded systems development

Why Podcasting?

Leo started The Long Range Pod to share his knowledge and insights, bringing listeners the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the realm of LoRaWAN and long-range wireless technologies. He aims to create a platform where both enthusiasts and experts can learn about the transformative potential of these technologies.

“Long-range wireless technologies like LoRaWAN are democratizing connectivity in a way we’ve never seen before. They’re enabling solutions that were previously impossible or prohibitively expensive, especially in remote and challenging environments.”

When not recording episodes or working on IoT projects, Leo enjoys exploring new applications of long-range wireless technology and testing them in real-world environments across Australia.

The Blue or Red Pill: The Future(s) for DePIN

Introduction: A Fork in the Road In the previous installments of this series, we journeyed through the initial excitement surrounding Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) – the grand vision of democratized, community-owned physical infrastructure (Part 1) – and contrasted it with the often sobering reality of current implementations, marked by pseudo-decentralization, flawed governance, and extractive tokenomics (Part 2). The critique, while necessary, paints a picture of a sector potentially squandering its revolutionary promise, risking becoming yet another playground for familiar patterns of centralized control and VC-driven speculation.

LoRaWAN vs. Wi-Fi HaLow - a Battle for IoT Supremacy?

Beyond the Bandwidth: LoRaWAN vs. Wi-Fi HaLow - a Battle for IoT Supremacy? In the rapidly evolving landscape of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, two technologies operating in the sub-GHz frequency bands have emerged as compelling options for different deployment scenarios: LoRaWAN and Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah). While both utilize similar frequency ranges, their approaches to wireless communication differ significantly, creating distinct advantages and limitations that make each suitable for specific applications. This analysis explores the technical foundations, comparative strengths, and ideal use cases for these competing wireless standards.

The Battle of the Meshes: Comparing MeshTastic, MeshCore, Reticulum, and CDP

Outline: Introduction Brief overview of long-range Sub-GHz wireless mesh networks and their importance in modern communication. Introduction to the four technologies: MeshTastic, MeshCore, Reticulum, and ClusterDuck Protocol (CDP). The purpose of the article: compare these technologies in terms of their suitability for long-range Sub-GHz mesh networks. What is Sub-GHz Wireless Mesh?

The Reality of DePIN: Promise vs. Practice

Introduction Brief overview of DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks). The promise of decentralization and the revolutionary potential of DePIN projects. Introduction to the main argument: DePIN projects, on closer inspection, may reveal themselves to be pseudo-decentralized ponzi schemes. Understanding DePIN: The Vision and Promise