Scott Sigel: Helium – Decentralized Wireless Network for IoT and Mobile (#24)

In this episode of DePINed Podcast co-founder Tom Trowbridge and Scott Sigel, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Helium Foundation, where he plays a key role in overseeing the development and expansion of Helium’s decentralized wireless networks.

Some of the main topics they explore include:
• How DePIN replaces traditional telecoms with crowdsourced, crypto-incentivized networks;
• Helium's decentralized wireless network for IoT and mobile, built by individuals deploying hotspots;
• The use of proof-of-coverage to reward participants who provide network access;
• Expansion into mobile networks, allowing carriers to offload data at lower costs;
• Helium's migration to Solana for scalability and broader utility.

And more!

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Guest: Scott Sigel, Helium
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Host: Tom Trowbridge, Fluence
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