Helium
DISH to Tap Into Blockchain-Based Helium 5G Network
Helium, a decentralized internet network with over 250,000 hotspots and a major carrier, is partnering with internet service giant DISH to build a user-powered wireless network. “The Hash” team discusses the possible outlook for Helium as it looks to expand its 5G footprint.
San Jose, ‘Capital of Silicon Valley,’ Wants to Fund Internet for Low-Income Households With Crypto Tokens
The money would come from coins mined on the Helium network.
Crypto Alluring User-Owned Networks
"The Hash" team discusses the burgeoning world of user-owned networks: World Mobile is rolling out a mesh network to bring internet connectivity to Tanzania, former Apple CEO Gil Amelio joins the Cirus blockchain-powered data ownership project as an adviser, and A16z leads a Helium token-powered decentralized telecommunications project. With the rise of decentralized token-incentivized models that provide real-world services, is crypto at the tipping point for these networks to actually work?
A16z Leads $111M Token Sale for Helium's HNT
The token-powered decentralized telecommunications project is bringing on fresh capital.
Borderless Capital Raises $10M for HNT Staking and Mining
HNT.Fund is the first non-Algorand fund that Borderless Capital has been involved in.
Helium to Launch 5G Network With Blockchain-Powered Mesh of DIY Telco Hubs
The number of Helium hotspots has reached 30,000 since 2019, with 200,000 more in the pipeline.
Helium Wireless Network Approves New Hard Cap for HNT Token Emissions
Adding a token hard-cap and introducing "halvenings" will make HNT tokenomics easier to understand, say project contributors.
IoT Startup Helium Floats New Hardware Device for Mining Its HNT Crypto Tokens
Helium is hoping a new manufacturing deal with RAK Wireless will help the crypto-powered IoT network expand its reach.
Stellar-Based IoT App Nodle Joins Tokenized Connectivity Race
An app that allows users to earn a Stellar-based token by providing last-mile access for internet-of-things (IoT) devices is now live on Apple’s App Store.
Crypto-Powered IoT Networks Are on Their Way to Over 250 US Cities
Crypto-mining modems that Helium uses to connect IoT devices to the internet will soon be shipping across the U.S.
