Helium protocol
Overview
Helium operates as a decentralized wireless network protocol within the DePIN category, designed to encourage private deployment and management of wireless infrastructure, specifically LoRaWAN for IoT applications and CBRS 5G. Its consensus mechanism relies on proof-of-coverage, and the protocol is built on the Solana blockchain. The HNT token serves functions including payment for network usage, participation in governance, and compensation for hotspot operators.
Within The Counterparty graph, Helium connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to Solana.
Relations
Top connections in The Counterparty knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
migrated_to_solana | Solana | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Helium?
Helium is a depin tracked in The Counterparty knowledge graph. It is connected to 1 other tracked entity, most strongly to Solana.
What type of entity is Helium?
Helium is classified as a depin (protocol) in The Counterparty knowledge graph.
What is Helium connected to?
In The Counterparty knowledge graph, Helium is linked to 1 other tracked entity, most strongly to Solana.