By Andrés Peña, CMO of Dobprotocol

As the CMO of Dobprotocol, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how Decentralized Autonomous Machines (DAMs) are reshaping the way we think about investments.

From solar panels to electric scooters, these self-operating machines are not just tools—they’re mini-businesses that generate value autonomously. But how do they compare to traditional investments like real estate?

Let me show why DAMs are not just an alternative, but a superior choice.

The Block Space: The New "Real Estate" of the 2020s

Chris Dixon, Founder and Managing Partner at a16z crypto, once said:

“Block space is the best product to sell in the 2020s.”

This statement resonates deeply with what we’re building at Dobprotocol. Block space—the digital real estate of Web3—varies in quality, availability, and flexibility. Unlike physical real estate, block space is accessible, scalable, and doesn’t require massive upfront capital.

Investing in DAMs is essentially investing in the future of this digital real estate, where machines operate autonomously and generate revenue without human intervention.

Real-World Examples: How DAMs Are Transforming Industries

At Dobprotocol, we’re seeing DAMs revolutionize industries in real-time. Here are a few examples:

1. Solar Panels:
   • Imagine solar panels that sell excess energy directly to neighbors, splitting profits without utility companies. This is already happening with DAMs.
2. Data Centers:
   • Data centers are the new "rentable space." With DAMs, you can invest in decentralized data centers that rent out computing power, generating revenue autonomously.
3. Electric Scooters:
   • Electric scooters that earn money by providing rides, pay for their own maintenance, and even split profits with their owners. This is the future of urban mobility.

Advantages of Investing in DAMs vs. Real Estate

1. Lower Barriers to Entry:
   • Investing in real estate often requires significant capital, credit checks, and long-term commitments. With DAMs, you can start small, owning a fraction of a machine and its future revenues.
2. Dynamic Returns:
   • Real estate returns are often tied to market cycles and location. DAMs, on the other hand, generate revenue through their operations—whether it’s a solar panel selling energy or a data center renting out computing power.
3. Global Accessibility:
   • Real estate is location-bound. DAMs, however, can be deployed anywhere, and their revenues can be accessed by anyone, anywhere in the world.
4. Automation & Efficiency:
   • DAMs operate 24/7, with AI managing their operations and blockchain ensuring transparent revenue distribution. No property management headaches here.

Disadvantages of Traditional Real Estate