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Helium is a decentralized wireless network that leverages blockchain technology to create a global, peer-to-peer infrastructure for the Internet of Things (IoT). Instead of relying on traditional telecom giants, Helium allows anyone to set up a low-power wireless hotspot and earn crypto for providing network coverage. Its core value lies in enabling devices—like sensors, GPS trackers, and smart meters—to connect to the internet cheaply and securely, even in areas without traditional cellular service.
The traditional cellular infrastructure is expensive, power-hungry, and not optimized for billions of small, low-data devices like IoT sensors. Existing networks often don’t offer reliable coverage in rural or remote areas, and deploying infrastructure is cost-prohibitive. Helium was created to solve this problem by crowdsourcing a decentralized network using blockchain incentives. By rewarding individuals who set up and maintain hotspots, Helium democratizes network access and dramatically reduces the cost of connectivity for IoT devices.
$HNT is the native utility token of the Helium Network. It powers the ecosystem through an innovative “burn-and-mint” model:
Helium’s blockchain launched and began minting HNT tokens, enabling users to mine by deploying wireless hotspots.
Validator staking went live, allowing participants to stake 10,000 HNT and operate nodes to secure the network.
The Helium Network migrated to Solana, converting HNT into an SPL token to gain better scalability and performance.
Helium implemented HIP-138 and HIP-141, merging MOBILE and IOT rewards into HNT and simplifying the token model.
ROI | PRICE | MARKET CAP | INVESTMENT |
---|---|---|---|
1xx | $2.86 | $524.8M | |
0.02xx | $0.05 | $10.0M | $9.527 |
0.05xx | $0.14 | $25.0M | $23.818 |
0.10xx | $0.27 | $50.0M | $47.637 |
0.19xx | $0.54 | $100.0M | $95.274 |
0.48xx | $1.36 | $250.0M | $238.185 |
0.95xx | $2.72 | $500.0M | $476.37 |
1.43xx | $4.09 | $750.0M | $714.555 |
1.91xx | $5.45 | $1.0B | $952.74 |
5.72xx | $16.35 | $3.0B | $2,858.219 |
9.53xx | $27.25 | $5.0B | $4,763.699 |
ATHx | $54.88 | $10.1B | $9,594.406 |