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The Counterparty

Helium protocol

DePIN · PageRank 0.0008

Also known as: HNT, Helium Network

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).

RelationConnected entityConfidence
migrated_to_solanaSolana95%

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.