Helium

Wireless

Helium is a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) that enables individuals to build and own wireless networks. By leveraging a community-driven model, Helium empowers users to deploy Hotspots, which share internet bandwidth to create a global, decentralized network for IoT (Internet of Things) and mobile devices.

Founded to disrupt the traditional wireless industry, Helium combines decentralized infrastructure with blockchain technology to provide connectivity that is cost-efficient, scalable, and independent of corporate carriers. The Helium ecosystem is powered by HNT, a cryptocurrency that incentivizes network growth and funds operational needs through its unique Data Credits system.

Helium operates in two primary network areas:

Helium IoT
- A low-power, long-range wireless network designed for IoT devices such as sensors and trackers.
- Supports industries including logistics, agriculture, and smart cities.
Helium Mobile
- A transformative cellular network enabling scalable connectivity for neighborhoods, venues, and businesses.
- Offers a people-powered alternative to traditional cellular providers.

With over 375,000 active Hotspots worldwide, Helium’s network provides coverage in communities across the globe, creating the world’s largest decentralized wireless network.

The HNT token serves as the economic backbone of the Helium ecosystem:

Network Incentives
- HNT rewards users who deploy and operate Hotspots, encouraging network expansion and reliability.
Data Credits
- To use Helium’s IoT and Mobile networks, devices must consume Data Credits, which are purchased by burning HNT, creating a deflationary tokenomics model.
Governance
- HNT holders participate in decentralized governance, shaping the future direction of Helium’s network and policies.

Helium’s innovative utility model ensures the network remains both sustainable and user-driven.

Helium is redefining connectivity by creating a decentralized, people-powered wireless network for IoT and mobile applications. Verified as a DePIN project in the IoT and Mobile Connectivity sectors, Helium combines blockchain technology with grassroots infrastructure to challenge traditional wireless providers.

By enabling individuals to own the air and power their communities, Helium offers a scalable and sustainable solution for a connected future, driven by its innovative use of the HNT token. As the network expands, Helium continues to pave the way for decentralized infrastructure at a global scale.