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Date Published
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T Antonio
Word count
823
Language
English
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None

Summary

Helium, the fastest-growing crowdsourced network for IoT, has partnered with Mapbox to develop a new Explorer map that facilitates visualization of its extensive network of Hotspots across the globe. The map, which incorporates a hex grid to indicate network availability, allows users to view detailed statistics for each Hotspot, such as earnings and activity, all stored on the blockchain. Utilizing Mapbox Studio, GL JS, and Maps SDKs for Mobile, Helium has created a map that supports its community-driven approach, contributing to its rapid expansion as a wireless network. This blockchain-based model enables users to set up Hotspots without complex equipment, earning cryptocurrency HNT in return. Helium's integration of LoRaWAN technology allows for long-range, low-power transmissions, making it a cost-effective option for companies and developers connecting IoT sensors to the network, with the potential for diverse applications in sensor and tracking use cases.