Podcasts about helium mobile

What if you could rebuild telecom from the ground up—open, decentralized, and powered by crypto? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya chats with Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs, the team behind Helium Mobile—the decentralized wireless network now partnering with AT&T and Telefónica.Helium started with a bold idea: replace legacy cell towers with a community-powered network. The key unlock? Blockchain incentives. After years of experimentation, they figured out how to bootstrap real wireless coverage—starting indoors, where traditional carriers fail.Frank breaks down how modern buildings kill cell signal, and how Helium turns everyday Wi-Fi routers into indoor cell towers using open-source tools and a crypto-powered incentive model. Now users and businesses can earn rewards while improving service—no billion-dollar infrastructure required.Even more interesting? Helium's data lives on Solana. That transparency gives enterprise partners real-time visibility into network quality—something they can't get from legacy providers.And for users, the payoff is real: free phone plans (3GB/month, no credit card), plus affordable upgrades that save families hundreds.We also dive into:Why blockchain is the missing link for decentralized wirelessHow Helium's staking and incentive model worksWhat it means to build infrastructure at startup speedIf you're building in Web3, care about real-world utility, or just want better phone service, this one's for you.Helium Mobile: https://heliummobile.com/X Channel: https://x.com/helium_mobileShow LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Amir Haleem, cofounder of the Helium Network and CEO of Nova Labs, joined me to discuss how Helium is disrupting the wireless network market.Topics:- Helium Network & Mobile overview - Why Helium moved to Solana - Partnership with T-Mobile & AT&T- Helium Mobile Zero Plan - Expansion to Mexico- Web3 Gaming - US Crypto Regulations & Outlook Show Sponsor -

AT&T is expanding the number of Wi-Fi hotspots available to its customers in a collaboration with Helium, the decentralized wireless network that uses crypto currency to reward hot spot providers.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at HeliumHelium Network ➜ https://www.helium.com/FREE Helium Mobile Plan with code "PAUL" ➜ https://bit.ly/3E7n2yo00:00 Intro00:18 Sponsor: Tangem01:31 Helium surpassing render03:17 Subscribers skyrocketing05:15 What does AT&T think of helium?06:37 Stacked Referrals09:20 What are Helium data credit burns?11:54 Solana Seeker: 150,000 helium users incoming?14:22 Gift cards & target tokens16:15 Cloud points18:21 Helium Mobile mascot: meme coin?19:30 Partners20:00 Outro#Crypto #Solana #Helium~Helium Growth Exploding Above All DePINs

Apple's advanced Siri update has been delayed and is now expected next year. Early Solana Seeker users are likely to receive airdrops from Solana-based projects, similar to how Saga users were rewarded, potentially including tokens from new projects, DeFi protocols, and GameFi/NFT initiatives.PRE-ORDER Solana Seeker NOW! ➜ https://solanamobile.com/refer/paulbarronGuest: Dioni Vasquez, Business & Innovation Core Team, Head of Business & InnovationSagaDAO Website ➜ https://sagamobiledao.com/00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Tangem00:51 The Seeker01:42 What is the Saga DAO?03:19 Could airdrops surpass the Saga1?05:51 Merchant discounts for Seeker phones?06:20 Helium Mobile now has a store07:45 Lulo protected deposits08:40 Is real-time yields a killer feature?10:34 Apple delays AI upgrade11:06 Tars: Solana Saga AI better than Apple?14:30 Contactless payments: perfect timing for Seeker to dominate?15:00 Apple Pay vs Solana Pay?15:58 Could Seeker kill Coinbase?18:11 Shaga cloud gaming with Solana Seeker19:20 Seeker vs SuiPlay gaming handheld?22:10 Outro#Crypto #Solana #iphone ~Solana's Secret Weapon

Helium Mobile, a company seeking to improve existing telecom models, has made significant progress in its bid to provide cost-friendly connectivity. Helium Mobile said it has rolled out three new mobile plans, including a completely free plan. The Zero Plan does not come with a monthly cost and also rewards users with Cloud Points, which they can exchange for gift cards. Guest: Frank Mong, COO at HeliumFREE Helium Mobile Plan with code "PAUL" ➜ https://bit.ly/3E7n2yo00:00 Intro00:18 Sponsor: Tangem01:07 Starlink x T-Mobile02:07 Starlink map02:25 Addressable market02:55 AST SpaceMobile vs Starlink04:41 Network growth05:11 How will Space Race affect Helium mobile?07:40 Is Helium using starlink via t-mobile?08:26 New Plans11:42 Waitlist13:36 Cloud Points16:37 Small business hotspot growth18:45 T-Mobile secretly buying $HNT tokens?19:59 $HNT vs $MOBILE?22:33 Cloud Store launch?23:15 Degen Rewards24:39 Third-party dApp store26:25 Outro#Crypto #Solana #bitcoin~First FREE Mobile Plan with Crypto Rewards!

Helium Mobile's Zero Plan sounds exactly like what it is. The company is offering a free phone plan to customers. So how is Helium able to offer such a plan and what's the catch? Plus: Boeing loses $2B and $40k worth of eggs goes missing. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

The Uplink Community is building the first decentralized ecosystem for existing and future internet infrastructure on Avalanche.Guest: Carlos Lei | Co-founder & CEO of UplinkJoin Uplink ➜ https://bit.ly/UplinkAVAX00:00 intro00:15 Sponsor: Coinbase00:45 Uplink02:20 Community Growth03:15 Helium Mobile vs Uplink05:23 Why Avalanche?07:30 Pre-Registering Routers08:56 Verified Router Map10:06 Surge Demand11:20 Carrier Offload12:47 Testnet Beta Launch13:51 Token Launch14:25 Roadmap 202515:39 User Rewards16:06 outro#Crypto #avax #cryptocurrency ~WiFi & 5G on Avalanche DePIN

Can Blockchain Truly Revolutionize Telecommunications?In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya chats with Coco Tang, General Manager of Helium Mobile, about how blockchain is transforming the telecom industry. From Helium's origins as an IoT network to its ambitious leap into mobile, Coco dives into the challenges, milestones, and practical blockchain applications.Helium Mobile stands out as the world's first crypto carrier built on Solana, a high-performance blockchain. After migrating to Solana in April 2023, the Helium Network became faster, more affordable, and more stable. Solana now powers Helium Mobile's token storage, demonstrating how blockchain can redefine connectivity.As a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Helium Mobile blends its decentralized network with T-Mobile's infrastructure. This unique model allows users to earn tokens and even offset their phone bills—a game-changer in telecom.Tune in to hear how Helium Mobile is disrupting the telecom landscape with its community-driven approach, proving that blockchain technology can empower individuals and redefine the way we stay connected.Helium Mobile: https://hellohelium.com/Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Curious about how crypto is disrupting the telecommunications industry? In today's episode, we sit down with Frank Mong, COO at Nova Labs and Helium, to explore whether Helium Mobile is on the path to becoming the next major player in the DePIN crypto space. We uncover the strategies behind Helium Mobile's rapid user growth and innovative tokenomics. From slashing customer acquisition costs using cryptocurrency incentives to building a robust network of mini cell towers, discover how Helium Mobile is leveraging blockchain technology to create a more accessible and cost-effective mobile experience for everyone. What you'll learn: How Helium achieved over 120,000 active users in just a year and a half. How Helium's token rewards empower users to earn and spend crypto within the Helium ecosystem. How Helium's approach balances operational expenses with crypto incentives to drive sustainable growth. Helium's strategic alliances with companies like T-Mobile and how these partnerships enhance network reliability and coverage.

Solana's (SOL) price surged almost 10%, from around $139 to $151, shortly after VanEck's application for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). Meanwhile, Jupiter exchange and Helium Mobile are showing explosive growth.PRE-ORDER Saga 2 NOW! ➜ https://solanamobile.com/refer/paulbarron~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 Intro00:27 Sponsor: Tangem01:10 Mathew Sigel Solana ETF chances02:34 VanEck Solana bear vs bull02:56 Jupiter Blinks03:15 JUP planetary call: jupiter going to the moon04:53 Voting in July05:30 Toly meme coins06:36 Solana Mobile crosses 140,00007:00 Nobodys talking about Helium Mobile growth08:23 Growth09:06 Vote on twitter09:39 Paul Barron Chapter 209:10 Lingo + Partner Brands + Presale10:52 David Hirsch fired12:20 Supreme Fail12:58 XRP next?14:10 Charts15:15 Outro#Solana #Crypto #cryptocurrency ~Solana ETF Filed by VanEck!

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss Mert's big takeaways from Consensus 2024, who's building on Solana, crypto payments & why is the latest meta celebrity coins & social tokens? Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:40) Consensus 2024 (04:14) Who's Building On Solana? (13:34) Helium Mobile Ad (14:36) Payments On Solana (22:20) Social Tokens (35:22) Permissionless III Ad (36:24) Failed Transactions -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Dan and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we welcome Brandon Millman & Donnie Dinch for a discussion on Phantom's recent acquisition & how they grew to be the largest wallet within the Solana ecosystem! Enjoy! -- Follow Brandon: https://x.com/BChillman Follow Donnie: https://x.com/donnie Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Why Phantom Acquired Bitski? (07:02) Onboarding New Users (13:30) Helium Mobile Ad (14:32) Crypto's Wallet Landscape (18:35) Wallet Services & Business Model (23:13) Chain Integration To Phantom (29:31) Permissionless III Ad (30:34) User Retention (33:38) Wallet Security (42:20) Solana's Dropped Transactions -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Dan and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss the potential Ethereum ETF approval, crypto's low float problem, L1 vs L2 scaling & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Ethereum ETF? (05:20) Low Float, High FDV: Cobie's Substack Piece (10:01) Helium Mobile Ad (17:59) Justin Drake & EigenLayer (33:49) Permissionless III Ad (34:52) Fixing Bugs On Solana (41:06) L1 vs L2 Scaling (50:22) Running A Solana Validator -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Dan and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In today's thrilling episode, we delve into the world of cryptocurrency and NFTs, where chaos reigns supreme. Brace yourselves as CryptoPunks take over New York City with their "Punk in Residence" program, showcasing their digital art in all its glory. Meanwhile, the Crypto Unicorns are migrating to the Arbitrum blockchain, converting their tokens and partnering with Stargaze for cross-chain NFT trading madness. But wait, there's more! The US Senate strikes back against the SEC's crypto custody reporting rule, while Louis Vuitton partners with BlockBar for an exclusive NFT wine sale, catering to the luxurious tastes of the crypto elite. And just when you thought the excitement couldn't get any higher, the legendary Roaring Kitty himself, Keith Gill, makes a triumphant return to Twitter, sparking market speculation and an upcoming Blast airdrop. Amid the chaos, Coinbase criticizes the SEC's regulatory approach, Tornado Cash's developer faces sentencing for money laundering, and Helium Mobile's decentralized cell plan gains traction. Buckle up, folks, because this is one wild ride you won't want to miss! HOW CAN SUPPORT THE SHOW? SUBSCRIBE: ⁠RARE BITS PODCAST⁠    WATCH: ⁠RAREBITS LIVE YOUTUBE⁠   READ: .⁠RARE BITS SUBSTACK⁠  Follow on X: BEATBROKER RARE BITS LIVE GET SOME MERCH RARE BITS GEAR:⁠RARE BITS MERCH⁠

Gm! This week we welcome Amir Haleem CEO of Nova Labs for a discussion on how Helium is building out DePin infrastructure to capture one of crypto's biggest opportunities. Enjoy! -- Follow Amir: https://twitter.com/amirhaleem Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (04:19) The Helium Origin Story (06:45) Permissionless III Ad (07:47) Helium Mobile (16:20) What Is The Helium Network & How Does It Work? (22:41) How To Bootstrap A Network (29:43) Who Is Using Helium Mobile? (32:28) Why Build On Solana? (36:51) SIM Swaps (43:04) Onboarding To Helium Mobile -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Dan and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we invite Anatoly Yakovenko & Lucas Bruder to the show for a discussion on the current state of Solana. We deep dive into the transaction problem as on chain volumes have exploded in recent months. Toly & Lucas explore the solutions that could help to increase chain performance & what's next for Solana. Enjoy! -- Follow Anatoly: https://twitter.com/aeyakovenko Follow Lucas: https://twitter.com/buffalu__ Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Solana Chain Performance 12:05 Helium Mobile 13:08 The Criticism's Of Stake Weight QoS 24:59 The QoS Patch Rollout 27:31 Solana's TPS Problem 31:40 The End State For Priority Fees 35:00 Blocks Should Always Be Full 43:45 The Solana End State 52:33 Wen Dynamic Rent Fee? 58:54 Solana Restaking 01:05:07 MEV On Solana 01:08:54 Firedancer -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss will Solana flip Ethereum, L1 vs L2 value accrual, Van Eck's meme coin index & the SocialFi hype. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:41) Solana Will Flip Ethereum: MEV & Fees (12:56) Helium Mobile Ad (14:00) How Profitable Is It To Run A Validator? (18:59) Value Accrual: L1s vs L2s (29:32) Solana's Node Count (37:17) Permissionless III Ad (38:19) VanEck's Bullish Meme Coins (43:26) SocialFi -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Dan and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. After a crazy couple of weeks for Solana & crypto more broadly, we deep dive into Stripe's crypto announcement, Solana MEV, EigenLayer's token launch, Kamino + Drift Airdrops & more! -- Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Stripe Is Bullish (13:36) Helium Mobile Ad (17:10) MEV On Solana (28:34) Firedancer (35:17) Permissionless III Ad (43:49) Performance vs Decentralization (46:30) Kamino & Drift Airdrops (57:10) EigenLayer (01:08:50) Crypto Needs More Apps -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Patrick O'Grady, Aaron Buchwald & Stephen Buttolph join the show to discuss the path forward for the Avalanche ecosystem. -- Follow Patrick: https://twitter.com/_patrickogrady Follow Aaron: https://twitter.com/AaronBuchwald Follow Stephen: https://twitter.com/stephenbuttolph Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off your ticket to Permissionless III: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:20) The Avalanche Architecture (07:38) Helium Mobile Ad (08:41) Reinventing Subnets: ACP-13 & ACP-77 (20:38) ACP-77 New Fee Mechanism (35:58) Permissionless III Ad (37:00) The HyperSDK Unlock (43:56) Vryx 100k TPS Breakthrough (54:51) C-Chain Functionality (01:03:42) Future Of The EVM -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Rushi Manche of Movement Labs joins the show to discuss why 2023 was the year of DA & 2024 will be the year of the VM. Enjoy! -- Follow Rushi: https://twitter.com/rushimanche Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (04:22) Moving Past The EVM (06:22) VM Composability (10:30) Helium Mobile Ad (11:32) 2024: The Year Of The VM (12:56) L1 vs L2 Trade-Offs (16:13) General Purpose vs App Specific Chains (21:38) Zk vs Optimistic Rollups (23:42) App Fragmentation & Interoperability (27:43) Shared Sequencers (33:34) Do L2s Have Staying Power? (37:37) VM Market Penetration: Attracting New Devs to Web3 (38:42) Solana Transactions Dropping Is Bullish (45:12) Scaling Solutions To Watch In 2024 -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we invite Anatoly Yakovenko & Lucas Bruder to the show for a discussion on the current state of Solana. We deep dive into the transaction problem as on chain volumes have exploded in recent months. Toly & Lucas explore the solutions that could help to increase chain performance & what's next for Solana. Enjoy! -- Follow Anatoly: https://twitter.com/aeyakovenko Follow Lucas: https://twitter.com/buffalu__ Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:54) Solana Chain Performance (12:05) Helium Mobile (13:08) The Criticism's Of Stake Weight QoS (24:59) The QoS Patch Rollout (27:31) Solana's TPS Problem (31:40) The End State For Priority Fees (35:00) Blocks Should Always Be Full (43:45) The Solana End State (52:33) Wen Dynamic Rent Fee? (58:54) Solana Restaking (01:05:07) MEV On Solana (01:08:54) Firedancer -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

4/23/24 - Bad News Equals Buy This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

Gm! Bell Curve's season 7 will be back soon. This week our friends Mert and Dan from the Lighspeed discuss the state of the network, MarginFi drama, Uniswap vs the SEC, airdrops, Monad's $225 million raise & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Solana: State Of The Network 13:03 Helium Mobile Ad 14:05 Do Validators Need To Be Profitable? 17:36 MarginFi 33:28 Airdrops 36:58 SEC Sends Uniswap a Wells Notice 46:42 Monad Raises $225 Million -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Dan and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

4/22/24 - The Case for Cash This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

Gm! This week we invite Cindy & Chris from Drift to the show to discuss how they're building the largest perps DEX on Solana. Enjoy! -- Follow Cindy: https://twitter.com/cindyleowtt Follow Chris: https://twitter.com/crispheaney Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

4/19/24 - World War 3 Cancelled For Now This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/18/24 - Higher Rates Equals Higher Inflation? This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/17/24 - The Age of Pump & Dumps This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/16/24 - The Bear Steepener This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/15/24 - Currency Wars This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

Gm! This week we discuss the state of the network, MarginFi drama, Uniswap vs the SEC, airdrops, Monad's $225 million raise & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation's largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most. -- (00:00) Introduction (01:24) Solana: State Of The Network (13:03) Helium Mobile Ad (14:05) Do Validators Need To Be Profitable? (17:36) MarginFi (33:28) Airdrops (36:58) SEC Sends Uniswap a Wells Notice (46:42) Monad Raises $225 Million -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Dan and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

4/12/24 - Big Banks Are Getting Squeezed This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/11/24 - The Casino is Cracking This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/10/24 - The Tantrum Has Begun This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/9/24 - Does Oil Cause Inflation? This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/8/24 - BTC Breakout or Head Fake? This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/5/24 - Jobs Data is BS This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Sub to the Anarchist Investor newsletter to get daily investor updates as well as entry into monthly giveaways!anarchistinvestor.substack.com Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

4/4/24 - The Fed Rate Cut Won't Matter This is your daily dose of The Anarchist Investor at 12 pm EST on all streaming platforms. Make sure to sub and like to get notified of future live casts along with weekly episodes of Ungovernable. Affiliate Links Get $10 in free Bitcoin and start stacking today with Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/anarchistinvestor Automate your Gold & Silver Purchases with Vaulted:https://vaulted.blbvux.net/g1EGKX Save/Make Money on your Cell Phone Plan with Helium MOBILE:https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/2FN2CHL Channel Links Matt-Archy on X: https://twitter.com/Matt_ArchyUngovernable on X: https://twitter.com/UngovernPodUngovernable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0qwtU4SZhCgpz6f4EMgzwUngovernable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UngovernablePodUngovernable on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ungovernablepodUngovernable on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5871264Ungovernable on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@WhyLibertarian:fUngovernable on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod ****Keep in mind that investment and investment results are very much based on you as an individual. I am not an investment advisor. I'm a dude with an opinion. Do not rely solely on the discussion here to inform your investment decisions. Always make the investment decisions that are right for you and your situation**** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ungovernablepod/support

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AT&T's network suffered widespread outages across the country Thursday morning with cellular service and internet down. T-Mobile also said early Thursday that the network didn't suffer an outage and is operating normally. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will list Helium Mobile (MOBILE). The $MOBILE altcoin will be listed as an SPL token on the Solana network.PRE-ORDER Saga 2 NOW! ➜ https://solanamobile.com/refer/paulbarronJoin Helium Mobile & Use Our Link To Get $5 towards your next bill! ➜ https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/K1F1AR5~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse code "PBN" for a discount!00:00 intro00:17 Sponsor: Tangem00:40 AT&T Outage01:41 Helium Mobile Listed on Coinbase02:48 GET OUT OF AT&T!05:29 Coinbase $MOBILE06:04 T-Mobile Still Worked06:28 Helium Solves Sim Swaps 07:10 Price Comparison08:14 Solana Saga 209:11 Google Pixel x Helium10:11 Helium Subscriber Growth10:32 Teleport Launches in Dallas10:57 Solana Mobile Reward Incoming!11:19 outro#Crypto #Solana #AT&T~AT&T Outage

We've the OG of DePIN joining us for a deep dive on what Helium is building for tomorrow, from IOT, to mobile networks, and beyond. Can you completely challenge the systems we're all used to, and create something better with a limitless network of people, rather than a few giant corporations? We covered: - Helium's past and what's to come - Actual use cases for Helium - Is Helium's reward system sustainable? - Helium Mobile as a solution to the current cell phone networks - & more Thank you @abhay for joining us! Find our speakers this week: Matthew Walker - https://twitter.com/hawaiianmint Cesar Martinez: https://twitter.com/poppabigmac Helium: https://twitter.com/helium Abhay: https://twitter.com/abhay Helium Foundation: https://twitter.com/HeliumFndn Our Current Partners: Astrabit Trading: https://astrabit.io/ Shrapnel: https://twitter.com/playSHRAPNEL Kadena: https://twitter.com/kadena_io StorageChain: https://twitter.com/StorageChain Disclosures: As always, we want to stress that nothing in this is financial investment advice. Our goal with these conversations is to give everyone listening one more tool in their belt to utilize while they do their own research and learn more about crypto. 100x Podcast Partners are not endorsements to purchase or invest. They are projects or brands who have (at a minimum) purchased ad space in our podcast (which is how we fund the podcast's operations). We meet with them, often have them on the podcast so you can hear from them directly, and often find additional ways to support each other (like introducing us to other cool guests). Please do your own research.

Bitcoin Hits 52k, ApeCoin Chooses Chain, Solana Saga 2 Sold Out, Coinbase's Mint a Penny campaign, MasterCard Launches Pass to Priceless with Champions League, Blast, Scam Alert, Google and Helium Mobile, Netflix Back in Web3 & more!

Drivers for Uber Technologies (UBER.N), opens new tab, Lyft (LYFT.O), opens new tab and delivery workers for DoorDash (DASH.O), opens new tab were staging a strike on Wednesday, seeking fair pay and better treatment.Workers say the rideshare and food delivery platforms are taking disproportionate sums from their fares as fees, hurting their earnings. Meanwhile, Lyft was caught seemingly manipulating stock price on earnings day. Could we see a massive migration into Solana's extensive ecosystem?~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse code: "PBN" for a discount!00:00 intro00:18 Sponsor: Tangem00:53 Uber Strike begins02:33 Lyft CEO on Earnings "Error"03:31 Gary Gensler coming after Lyft04:27 Lyft CEO on the strike05:43 Teleport: What's taking so long?07:04 DevourGO08:03 Wow Bao11:35 Flaunt12:11 Flaunt on Roblox12:51 Honeyland IP Integrations13:16 DevourGO online ordering13:43 Helium Mobile & Google Pixel partnership15:41 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Uber Strike Begins!

Hang out with Chris, Rob and John as they discover the streaming service wars are alive and well, give you a movie recommendation and reflect on the Buffalo Bills being knocked out of the playoffs in the divisional round. They also discuss customer service, the blessings and evils of self checkout, making simple tasks difficult, Helium Mobile's new venture and gaming for fun vs. for the grind.   Enjoy!!

Rob said it, but here it is in print form: "In this episode, we talk football, TV, movies; I've got a new life hack for ya.  Ray got a PS5 and Chris finally escaped.  All that and more.  Stay tuned!!" Honorable mentions: social media algorithms, Helium Mobile.   Enjou!!

In this 175th episode of The G2 on 5G, we cover:1. Helium Mobile rings in 30,000 subscribers in the new year2. T-Mobile's 6-Carrier Aggregation Standalone 5G Test hits 3.6 Gbps without mmWave3. Ericsson helps deploy 5G for AgTech applications across Australia4. SpaceX launches first batch of satellites for Direct to Cell testing with T-Mobile5. Will's Forbes retrospective on 5G predictions in 2023 and what's in store for 20246. Japan's flying 5G base stations set to take flight in 2025?

On December 13, the price of BONK, a meme coin on Solana, skyrocketed to a new all-time high as crypto exchange Coinbase announced trading support. The Solana Mobile team has announced that its crypto phone Saga is officially sold out in the US, with only a few of these suddenly indemand devices left for the European market. Helium Mobile hotspot also sold out overnight.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Join Helium Mobile! Get $5 towards OFF ➜ https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/K1F1AR500:00 intro00:20 BONK Continues01:03 Solana Phone01:23 Yesterday's BONK Chaos!03:33 Sponsor: Tangem Wallet04:19 Marques EPIC FAIL06:26 Anatoly on Dissapointing Sales07:28 Solana Saga SOLD OUT09:16 Solana NFTs Double Ethereum09:45 Helium Mobile SOLD OUT!10:16 Get out of your phone plan!12:06 Helium Rewards12:59 Go Early, Go Hard13:54 outro#Solana #Crypto #BONK~Solana & Helium SOLD OUT Overnight!!

Helium Mobile, the pioneer in crypto carriers, has launched a groundbreaking nationwide plan in the United States. Offering unlimited data, text, and calls for just $20 a month, this innovative mobile service merges the Helium Network, based on the Solana blockchain, with a nationwide 5G network.Guest: Frank Mong, COO at HeliumHelium Wifi Hotspot ➜ https://bit.ly/HeliumWifiHotspotJoin Helium Mobile Service ➜ I'm done overpaying for my phone plan. Save up to $1600/year with Helium Mobile's Unlimited Plan. Use our link to subscribe and you will get $5 towards your next bill! https://my.hellohelium.com/ref/K1F1AR500:00 intro00:17 Nationwide Launch03:01 Migrating to Helium04:51 Price Comparison & Coverage05:58 Customer Reactions06:48 $MOBILE Skyrockets07:12 Boosted Rewards09:53 Improvements Needed11:43 12 Days of Giveaways12:37 New Outdoor Hotspots14:40 No Telecom Experience17:30 Network Growth21:01 outro#Solana #HeliumMobile #Crypto~$20 Mobile Launches Nationwide on Solana!

Helium Mobile's Boris Renski joins the podcast to explain how the decentralized wireless company plans to scale nationwide with a new unlimited data plan for $20 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our day 4 recap of Solana Breakpoint 2023 event, we're focusing on DePIN announcements.00:00 intro00:07 DePINs00:29 Helium Network01:43 Helium on Solana02:52 Helium Mobile $503:53 Teleport vs Uber05:48 Uber Robbing Users06:05 Hivemapper06:29 Render Network07:06 The Sphere07:55 Apple Vision Pro09:08 $RENDER on Solana10:06 Render AI vs Gold & Bitcoin 11:45 Render Platform Launch12:56 Helium Sensors14:31 Tokenized Asset Sensors16:17 MASSIVE Retail Effects18:29 Paul is Mindblown20:22 outro#AI #Solana #Crypto~Render vs Gold

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the latest news in telecom, media, and technology with Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs. 0:40 What is Nova Labs trying to solve for?4:34 Building a hybrid distributed cellular infrastructure on CRBS spectrum alongside WiFi and the T-Mobile macro network6:50 Where are we on the adoption curve for a distributed cellular network? What problems can we solve with a distributed network?13:56 6 months in, what are the lessons of launching a distributed cellular network?15:50 What does provisioning on the network look like?18:05 More on the new Helium Mobile cellular hotspot19:55 How does the backhaul work?Tags: telecom, telecommunications, business, wireless, cellular phone, cellular service, Recon Analytics, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Helium Mobile, Nova Labs, CBRS, Distributed Cellular, Crypto

Helium Mobile Hotspots use Wi-Fi technology to create people-built coverage for Helium Mobile subscribers. Hotspots are purpose-built to provide secure, reliable connectivity for high-foot traffic indoor locations. Available today to deploy in Miami-Dade County. The Helium Mobile Hotspot enables you to Earn MOBILE rewards for your contributions.Guest: Frank Mong, COO at Helium Helium Wifi Hotspot ➜ https://bit.ly/HeliumWifiHotspotJoin Helium Mobile Service ➜ https://bit.ly/HeliumMobile5

Abhay Kumar, the CEO of the Helium Foundation, joins us to discuss how DePIN and Helium are bringing undeniable utility to crypto. Helium is a DePIN protocol that coordinates and incentivizes the buildout of wireless infrastructure around the world. In this episode, we discuss the secret to Helium's success, why Helium migrated to Solana, DePIN competition and moats, the value of onchain identity and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:16) What is DePIN? (02:18) The Secret to Helium's Success (09:23) Why Helium Migrated to Solana (19:02) Onboarding Users, Hotspots and Oracles (26:39) Helium Mobile and Go-to-Market Strategies (43:41) Nova Labs and the Helium Foundation (46:36) Competition and Moats (49:33) Does Solana Have a DePIN Network Effect? (55:01) Demand Catalysts (57:45) DeFi, Composability and Onchain Identity (01:03:25) Advice for Crypto Founders - - Follow Ahbay: https://twitter.com/abhay Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Garrett: https://twitter.com/GarrettHarper_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - -  Resources Helium https://www.helium.com/ - -  Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Helium Mobile is a new wireless carrier that offers a $5 no-contract plan that includes unlimited talk, text and data for consumers in Miami. This plan is possible because Helium uses a decentralized network of hotspots in addition to T-Mobile's 5G network.The Helium network is a peer-to-peer network of hotspots that are owned and operated by individuals and businesses. These hotspots provide wireless coverage to devices that are connected to the network. Helium Mobile subscribers can use these hotspots to make calls, send text messages, and use data just like they would with any other wireless carrier.When a Helium hotspot is not available, Helium Mobile subscribers can seamlessly switch to T-Mobile's 5G network. This ensures that subscribers always have access to reliable coverage, regardless of their location.The Helium network is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the wireless industry. The network is more resilient and less likely to be disrupted than traditional cellular networks, and it is also more environmentally friendly. Helium Mobile is a great option for consumers who are looking for a wireless carrier that offers a different way to connect.

Drop 1: MetaMask, Banxa Roll Out '1-Click' Crypto Buy na Apple Storehttps://decrypt.co/152393/metamask-banxa-roll-out-1-click-crypto-buys-apple-payDrop 2: Dropp no Fednowhttps://explore.fednow.org/explore-the-city?id=10&building=showcase-theater&sortBy=newest&postId=108&vendor=dropp-incDrop 3: Regulação de Stablecoins em Singapurahttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/singapore-stablecoin-regulatory-framework/ .. More: Messari publica seu aguardado State of the Markethttps://resources.messari.io/state_of_market_Q2_2023.pdfCoca-Cola lança coleção de NFTs na Base, L2 do Ethereum https://blocktrends.com.br/coca-cola-revela-colecao-nft-masterpiece-na-base/Jacobi Asset Management lança primeiro ETF de BTC na Europa em parceria com a Zumohttps://decrypt.co/148433/jacob-asset-management-launch-europe-first-bitcoin-etfZynga anuncia seu primeiro game web3: Sugartownhttps://visitsugartown.com/Helium Mobile inicia atividades em Miami a $5/mês https://decrypt.co/152533/helium-mobile-debuts-crypto-wireless-network-miami-5-monthMoonpay obtém licença de VASP na Irlandahttps://www.moonpay.com/en-gb/newsroom/irelandPayPal e Ledger: crypto direto pra auto custódia https://twitter.com/Ledger/status/1691798467520139338?t=hhRRwAydrRCqicPCp6Inkw&s=19Banco Galícia adota Agrotoken como garantia para empréstimoshttps://www.iproup.com/economia-digital/42243-banco-galicia-se-une-con-agrotoken-para-beneficiar-al-campo Meu conteúdo em inglês https://bi.11fs.com/Me sigam em blockdrops.lens e na newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blockdropspodcast/message

Coinbase secures approval for crypto futures trading in the US, expanding its offerings. Helium Mobile introduces a crypto-powered wireless network in Miami, revolutionizing connectivity. PayPal UK delays crypto purchases until 2024, affecting its users' access to digital assets. Donald Trump's crypto wallet reveals holdings over $5 million, according to new filings. BitGo raises $100 million after scrapping a Prime Trust deal. Crypto founder Tai Lopez no longer owns Radioshack. Silvergate CEO departs amid ongoing bank shutdown. Arbitrum is set to unlock $12 billion in ARB tokens in March 2024.#CryptoNews #Coinbase #CryptoFutures #Helium #WirelessNetwork #PayPal #DonaldTrump #BitGo #TaiLopez #Silvergate #Arbitrum_________News Links

Amir Haleem, the founder of Nova Labs (formerly named Helium, Inc) joins the show. In this episode we discuss: The origin of Helium and the Helium network Amir's views on L1 blockchains and the path that the company took in evaluating building its own chain versus building on an existing L1. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DEPIN) and Decentralized Wireless (DEWI) as emerging categories demonstrating real-world applicability of public blockchains. The various tokens in the Helium ecosystem and how they interact. MVNOs and how Helium Mobile is positioned. The regulatory landscape in the United States and how Helium has navigated these waters. To learn more about Helium visit: helium.com/

Helium Mobile is working to pioneer a new way of deploying wireless networks by rewarding users who install and operate transmission sites with Helium-backed cryptocurrency. Helium Network recently decided to move to Solana and has also finally launched Helium Mobile service in partnership with T-mobile 5G coverage. Mobile service will begin rolling out on all major phone brands including the recently launched Solana Saga phone.Guest: Abhay Kumar, CEO Helium FoundationHelium Mobile: Join Wave-2 for exclusive access and updates ➜ https://bit.ly/JOINHelium

Helium is the first people-powered decentralized wireless network.In episode 14 of The Zeitgeist, Boris Renski, GM of Wireless at Nova Labs sits down with Brian Friel to discuss how crypto is enabling new ways to deploy wireless infrastructure. Show Notes:00:52  - Who is Boris Renski / Background 03:23 - What is Helium?                  06:44 - Catalyst behind creating a network11:20 - People's network built by the people14:50 - Is Web3 essential to this network? 17:08 - Partnerships                     20:20 - How do Saga users benefit from Helium?24:41 - Building in a bear market / Roadmap29:05 - Things Boris is excited about       33:30 - A Solana builder Boris admires Full Transcript:Brian (00:05):Hey everyone and welcome to the Zeitgeist, the show where we highlight the founders, developers, and designers who are pushing the web through the space forward. I'm Brian Friel, Developer Relations at Phantom, and I'm super excited to have with me today, Boris Renski.(00:20):Boris is the General Manager of Cellular Wireless at Nova Labs. At Nova, Boris is responsible for leading the charge of all things related to Helium Mobile, the world's first people's carrier. Boris, welcome to the show.Boris (00:33):Thank you. Great to be here.Brian (00:35):Great to have you here as well. I'm really excited about what you guys are building. For those who were at BreakPoint, you might have seen a little bit about how you guys are going to be powering some of the upcoming Saga phones. But before we get into all that, I'd love to learn a little bit more about you. Who are you, and how did you come to start working at Nova Labs?Boris (00:52):Yeah so, this happened fairly recently. I, what the people in the cryptosphere refer to as the normie, not a Degen, so to speak. Most of my career, I spent in open source cloud infrastructure. Prior to my [inaudible 00:01:11] to Web3, I've helped build and co-found a company called Mirantis, which to this day remains one of the bigger players packaging this cloud, open source cloud operating system, so to speak.(01:29):My journey towards crypto was the extension of the work that I did in the open source cloud infrastructure, in that when I was still working for Mirantis, one of the open source projects at that time my team was focusing on, was this project called Magma that is can think of it as the open source software that allows anybody to build a cellular network.(01:58):And I, about three years ago, left Mirantis with the idea of taking this open source Magma project and creating a very simple way for people to basically take advantage of it such that anybody can just click a few buttons, get a small hardware appliance and have a small cellular network that they can operate.(02:25):And the original focus was very much towards the private LT and private 5G space. There was no even thinking of crypto at the origination of this company, FreedomFi that I've started, but then midway for our journey with come across Helium and some of the folks of the Helium team and they've pitched to us to look into this other use case which is a distributed wireless.(02:52):And we did a couple of pilots and basically the rest is history, and the whole thing culminated, and Nova acquiring FreedomFi, and my joining the team and now working on Helium Mobile.Brian (03:05):That's awesome. Yeah, I definitely think you have a unique path towards coming towards crypto building, very practical open source everyday solutions, and then finding your way into this industry.(03:17):For those who maybe aren't familiar with Helium, how would you describe what is Helium and what do they do?Boris (03:22):So Helium is a people-powered decentralized wireless network. In a nutshell, it's from the standpoint of a builder. It's a new way to build a wireless network where anybody, be it an individual or a company, can buy a piece of hardware, click a few buttons to enable it, and then this piece of hardware effectively becomes a node on a wireless network. And then the Helium blockchain aggregates all of its individual nodes into a single macro network that is usable effectively by anybody.(04:04):And I think that Helium started this with the idea to build a global worldwide network for sensors using this IOT protocol called Laura, but it ultimately has become so successful and was built out so quickly, there's over a million nodes on the network now, that it's almost like it's become a beacon for a new way to deploy wireless infrastructure. Not so much just specifically for Laura, but for almost any use case.(04:40):So that drove the community to explore, okay, well we've built out this global worldwide network for sensors, but the model, this bottoms up model of building the wireless coverage is so powerful where else can we apply that model? And that led to this concept of introducing the network of networks of which I think the cellular network for not the sensors, but the phones which Helium Mobile is all about, is the first instantiation.Brian (05:16):Yeah, and when you say sensors specifically, what type of sensors are you talking about?Boris (05:20):So any sensors that use this protocol called Laura, which is a particular protocol with a couple of aspects to it that make it useful for situations where you would have very low bandwidth and very low power usage. So if you have for example, a sensor to see if there's termites in the ground, you will have that sensor of a battery buried in the ground that'll just live there forever, and it needs access to some global network to transmit something once a day, whether or not there's termites eating something.(05:57):So there's basically a huge ecosystem of these types of Laura sensors, and any Laura sensor can work with the Helium network. So I come from a cellular side, so I'm a little bit less in the weeds with the types of lower sensors specifically, but at a high level that's what it is.Brian (06:19):That's great. Well then let's jump into the cellular side of things. So, you described this network of networks essentially that Helium now is, and one of the initiatives though as you've pointed out is this Helium Mobile.(06:31):You talked a little bit about how "Hey, we have this network that's growing very fast and is very popular and worldwide," but what specifically was the catalyst for starting a mobile network and then what does this mobile network look like today?Boris (06:44):Yeah, so let me see if I can give you a little bit of history and that will also share, provide the bigger context. So at FreedomFi prior to my joining Nova, like I said, what we have built is a very straightforward way for anybody to deploy a mini cell tower. You can think of it like a cellular wireless node, which was our technical know-how and the core differentiation for FreedomFi as a company.(07:17):And at that time, Helium was already fairly far down their path of creating global coverage for Laura. And when they saw what we did with respect to simplifying the cellular deployments, I got that pinned literally by a buy who was chief product officer at Helium, and he said, "Hey, look at the stuff that we have built with Laura and what you guys have done with the simplification of deploying cellular infrastructure at FreedomFi is amazing. How about we marry these two concepts? We enable people to deploy mini cellular towers or small cells and basically compensate them in crypto depending on whether or not the placement of the small cell is useful or not."(08:10):So it was like, "okay, that's very interesting." And we did some pilots, and we did then a bunch of work to actually productize that and we launched that to the general public just some months ago. And obviously the community just took that up and started building all of a sudden. So in the matter of, I think, now three or four months, we have close to 7,000 small cells around the US that people have deployed and that are operational.(08:43):And in parallel with doing this work to marry a Helium way of building networks with our know-how, making it very simple to deploy, we started talking to a whole bunch of operators, the mobile network operators as they call them in the US, about saying, "Hey, look at this network that we are building. How about you guys partner with us and integrate this network that we're building with your macro network?"(09:17):And we got to some degree of success there. We've announced a couple of partners, but at the same time it's also become clear that the carriers in general are very conservative and very importantly slow moving entities. So in our thinking of how we can further accelerate this? We've decided that an important pillar to doing this would be us actually eating our own dog food and launching our own people's carrier as we call it, which is Helium Mobile.(09:54):So this was the catalyst to the partnership with T-Mobile and the people's carrier announcement that we did recently.Brian (10:01):That's awesome. And so this people's carrier, this is essentially what people would expect from their normal iPhone or Android phone carrier 5G connectivity being able to make calls throughout the US. Is that right?Boris (10:15):Yes, that is absolutely correct. So it's basically a US nationwide network for cell phones that provides connectivity for data and voice globally. And what makes it unique is that unlike almost any other carrier, we are not exclusively using one macro network, but we're using the macro network of our partner, T-Mobile, which we've talked about, and we compliment that with the people built network that is basically being built by the Helium community using this very model that I have described.(10:55):So the back end to the service that the people yet to take advantage of is actually very much also built by the community.Brian (11:06):I see. So The Peoples Network quite literally means the network built by people who go in and they take the effort themselves to put up these infrastructure and then they're compensated in crypto for the effectiveness of that?Boris (11:20):Yes. That is correct. And that's the whole notion behind this concept of the people's carrier. And I think that the unique and interesting thing about it is that if you look at the mobile wireless industry at large, if you look, peek under the hood of how a mobile operator functions, there are always dozens of different entities that are collaborating under the hood to make a carrier. So if a consumer, you go to AT&T, you buy a cell phone, you buy a subscription, and then you just start using it.(11:57):But if you peek under the hood, it's not really almost one company. Any carrier is an entity that has assets in the form of wireless spectrum and there are subscribers. And then under the hood there is dozens of different organizations that actually do work to comprise a carrier.(12:22):So most carriers, they don't build their own radios, they don't build their own wireless software, they don't install or operate their own towers. Most of the time, don't even own and operate their own stores. So many different companies aggregated under one umbrella.(12:40):And I think that this notion of a people's carrier that we're trying to pioneer with Helium Mobile is all about using blockchain and crypto economics to dramatically improve the efficiencies of the value chain that is basically the modern day carrier. So instead of having dozens of different independent entities all shuffle paperwork between each other, but ultimately roll into this one umbrella of whatever, like AT&T, or Verizon, or whatever it is, you actually simplify a lot of this overhead by actually having the blockchain take care of it.(13:25):And probably the most capital intensive part of any carrier and the most complicated is actually building the network. So finding a location for deploying a radio, contracting with somebody who either builds a tower there or who maintains a building, then actually deploying it, maintaining, et cetera. So this is all very capital intensive, complicated process that usually involves a lot of entities that we are making significantly more efficient.Brian (13:56):Let's talk a little bit about that crypto element. I mean you yourself said that you consider yourself a normie and that you found yourself into this crypto environment. I think this is pretty unique because we, as a wallet, we see a lot of different players in the crypto space so much or just inherently digital. It's either DeFi or NFTs is the vast mass 95% of the use cases we see. This is very different. This is taking something that's very much real world cellular infrastructure and trying to incentivize a network around that.(14:29):I think also everything you described too, it seems other carriers may be more potentially top down, whereas this is almost a bottoms up movement of getting individuals to go out and create this network. To you, what is the importance of this Web3 element? Do you actually think this could be made without Web3? Or is Web3 really a vital ingredient to all of this?Boris (14:54):I mean, I think that this is next to maybe solving some of the problems in the financial space, probably the second biggest opportunity for the Web3, because from my standpoint, Web3 is really the key enabler, is the new way to coordinate economic activity. That's when various parties, I would argue. This is what the crux of where Web3 can unlock the most value.(15:18):And if you look at various industries, the mobile network industry is one where you have a tremendous number of different parties that are collaborating with each other with a tremendous amount of inefficiencies in between. So if you could, instead of having a company that is building and operating cellular towers, and a company that is building the radios, and a separate company that is operating the stores, and a separate company that is doing the RF planning, combine all of that using blockchain and coordinate the economic activity between these parties using blockchain and radically distribute the value that is created by this collaboration using crypto economics, you will cut out a tremendous amount of inefficiency from the value chain, and then consequently you can transfer this value to the end user, meaning the subscriber of the user of the cellular network.(16:28):So there's a few industries I think that they're like that, and I would argue that the cellular wireless space is up there and to the extent that you can apply this concept that Web3 allows more efficient collaboration and then better and more creativity around the economic activity between the different parties, can apply that to that space. There's an enormous amount of opportunity to unlock value.Brian (16:54):Yeah, I love that. I couldn't agree more. Let's switch gears a little bit and talk about some of the partnerships that you've been mentioning, so.(17:00):The first one that you brought up is T-Mobile. What specifically does that partnership entail and what made them get involved with Helium Mobile?Boris (17:08):The network that we're building uses a particular type of wireless spectrum called CBRS. And this is a shared spectrum, which is a new innovative model that allows basically anybody in the US with just a little bit of money to get access to clean wireless spectrum that is usable for the cellular use case. That spectrum and the radios that are built to operate in that spectrum, the physical properties of it are such that the reach of the wireless radio is limited to a couple of city blocks. And because of that, using that technology, it's very challenging to build a network that would be contiguous and will provide contiguous coverage around the entirety of the US.(18:00):And obviously if you're building a wireless network and if we as Helium Mobile want to provide a service to our end users, nobody's going to be using a service where you only have it working around your house and then you leave and all of a sudden there is no service, and then maybe you traveled half a mile and then your friend has a cell, and then you have a service again, and then there's no service.(18:23):So you need to have contiguous coverage.Brian (18:26):Right.Boris (18:26):So no matter where you go, you always have access to your voice and data. And to make that happen, it's important for us to partner with a macro network operator with somebody who has the service throughout the US. So T-Mobile is that macro network operator that we partnered with. And the way that, as I mentioned, Helium Mobile works is that whenever there is Helium CBRS cell in range, the subscriber would use that cell, but whenever there is no cell it would use the T-Mobile service, so that's going to be the technical underpinning behind the partnership.(19:07):The business logic here is that for T-Mo, I think we are effectively another MV&O customer. So it's not uncommon for an operator carrier to resell their network to other wholesale customers. So the relationship between us and T-Mo is that we basically procure macro network capacity from them. We augmented with the Helium 5G coverage to create this hybrid network with The Peoples Network component in it, and we sell service to the end users as Helium Mobile.Brian (19:48):That makes a lot of sense. Yeah, I could definitely see that being an important and necessary piece for when you're launching this network to have a reliable fallback in the cracks there for continuous coverage.(19:59):One additional partnership you guys mentioned more recently was actually a breakpoint that you guys are going to be powering the Saga phone when it launches. So, Solana Labs initiative to showcase what they call SMS, the Solana Mobile Stack, where they're trying to push Web3 mobile. Why is this a big deal and how might Saga phone users benefit from something like Helium Mobile?Boris (20:20):So first of all, we are quite excited about the Saga partnership. The specific thing that I think is going to be the direct benefits to any Saga users is that all the Saga phones that are sold in the US will come with the 30 days of free Helium Mobile service. So people will get to actually experience the people's carrier on their Saga phones. But I think that there's also a tremendous benefit from the technical side.(20:54):So Saga phones, unlike any devices in a cellular space, have been designed top down to support everything required from a security standpoint for people to basically use them for performing different crypto-related operations, starting with the basic ones such as having a wallet on the phone that is also secure.(21:21):Now the concept of the people's carrier, like I said, around multiple parties collaborating to build this new type of carrier does not exclusively involve folks deploying small cells contributing to the network.(21:37):It also, equally importantly, involves the users of the network as the important building pillars. So I've explained how we have this concept of the macro network that is T-Mobile and The People's Network that is providing this non-contiguous supplemental coverage to the macro network.(21:59):Now, for this network to continue growing, it's extremely important for the builders to understand where it's important to deploy additional coverage. Because in some locations you might already have three people, like maybe your neighbor and your neighbor's neighbor already has a Helium 5G cell deployed, so there isn't additional value from you deploying yet another cell. But that information needs to be continuously fed into the blockchain and everybody needs to be aware of that information. So to that effect, the users of the people's carrier, they are not just exclusively the users, they're also contributors of that information of where is it that the coverage is needed.(22:47):And our approach to making it happen is basically the users are able, on an opt-in basis, to effectively share the information, share information about the experience on the network, share information about where they're using, what type of coverage, and then we use that information to ultimately feed into the community and have them build the network around it.(23:12):Now for sharing this information as a user of Helium Mobile, I get rewarded via mobile tokens, but this makes your cellular phone effectively into a cryptocurrency miner. And with that, it creates all of the same challenges around securing, making sure that people don't game it, et cetera, that you would see with any typical mining situation. So being able to securely store your keys to be able to perform these operations with the blockchain using a phone, so that we can know exactly based on your specific phone, how many tokens you should receive based on what information, et cetera. All of the security around that requires a different type of device.(24:06):And Saga and the work that has been done on the Saga phones is actually unique in that it's basically one of the few, if not the only device on the market that enables one to do it today.Brian (24:18):That's awesome. Well I pre-ordered Saga phones, so I look forward to playing around with the network on day one when it launches.(24:24):You hit on how essentially the phone becomes a bit of a cryptocurrency miner. Right now at the time of this recording, it's quite obvious the cryptocurrency market isn't a bit of a bear market. How has it been for Helium to be building during a bear, and what is on your guys' roadmap upcoming?Boris (24:41):Well, I mean this bear cycle is fairly recent, but I think that all of the Helium community historically was born out of a bear market. So the Laura based IOT network, that the Helium community has successfully built, originally was launched immediately after the recent downturn. And all of the building happened during the bear market.(25:10):At the time when the original Helium miner was launched, nobody wanted to touch crypto at all. That was a completely toxic concept. But then ultimately the team has focused on building through the bear market and then on another upswing, this is where Helium became the popular Helium that everybody knows it today.(25:30):Now, today we're just going for this other cycle again and we're just following the company culture mantra of just continuing to build through it and not focusing on the macro environment. And that's really the only way to do it.(25:48):So this is not like anything magically new, but it's actually oftentimes harder to do than to say. I think that in our case it's a little bit easier in that just the whole community culture and the culture of the folks at Nova is such that it's nothing new and people are just basically used to building through the bear cycles.(26:13):As far as the roadmap, I think I touched a little bit on it, but when it comes to Helium Mobile, what's extremely important to us is building the tooling to enable the community to actually create useful coverage. And it's particularly relevant to the cellular network versus a little bit less so for the lower network because of the properties of how the cellular network works, because the signal doesn't propagate very far, it's very hard to build a network that'll just blanket Earth using cellular small cells.(26:54):You can only sort of augment the existing network such as that of T-Mobile. And for that, you need to have intelligence in the system and tooling for the community to be able to understand where to place the radios, and you need to have the proper tuning within the reward mechanisms such that only useful coverage is rewarded. And I think that there's a whole bunch of work that needs to be done beyond what has already been created for the lower network to make that work for the cellular space. And I think that a lot of this is what we're focusing on.(27:37):Another pillar is about making wireless coverage hotspots more affordable for the community. So the CBRS space, the CBRS spectrum is relatively new. The CBRS small cells are relatively new. I would argue that the Helium CBRS network today is probably one of the biggest in the US, so we are leading the way, but because it's new, it's still fairly complicated and clunky and expensive to deploy a CBRS cell. So it's a lot easier than it was two years ago where it was near impossible.(28:15):But it's still a long way away from the simplicity of what you'd experience with, for instance, a wifi access point. And truly making a very large people-powered network requires that there's a lot more simplification for deploying the cellular hotspot, so that's another vector of engineering investment I think that we are spending our cycles on.Brian (28:42):Yeah, no, that makes a lot of sense. I guess as this network continues to improve, and you guys get feedback coming back, and you're fine tuning the crypto economic rewards, how do you see this whole space playing out? I guess both the crypto side of things, but also just how does this as The Peoples Network play out and challenge existing carriers, and what are you personally most excited about seeing?Boris (29:05):I am excited about the work that we are doing with other carriers that we have announced actually culminating in them formally joining via mobile DAO and becoming another operator on the network. So I think it's an interesting trend in that if you look at mobile space at large, there's been this push towards disaggregation and decentralization in the mobile carrier space in general. So when cellular communication became first possible, everything revolved around basically a carrier that sells you a phone that only works on that carrier and you have a cell number that only works on that phone on that carrier. And that was V1 of cellular communication, the complete lock end around a single entity. And over time, I think during the last, what, 25 years, 30 years of the industry existing, there's been this continuous push towards disaggregation.(30:15):So V2 was that you could have different phones and then you have different phones working on different networks and then people said, "Hey, my phone number is my property, and I want to be able to switch my phone number and carry it with me if I switch carriers." And the new thing now is, that's particularly becoming pronounced is carriers using multiple networks under the hood. So instead of just having one set of radios that work on the spectrum assets that you as a carrier have purchased, you also have relationships maybe with some of the other operators or some of the people that have built infill coverage certain locations, or maybe you operate with the wifi networks, Boingo that people have probably have seen. So this concept of carrier becoming less of the monolithic one macro network, but carrier becoming more of an aggregator of many networks.(31:15):And this is this next wave that we're seeing, and this is not related to specific layer crypto, blockchain, or Helium Mobile. This is just a thing that's happening by itself. And the reason why it's happening is because as more and more data finds its way onto your phone, you need to build networks that have bigger and bigger capacity. And the physics of it is such that the only way to do that is that you need to build networks that operate on higher frequency bands. And the higher the frequency band, the worst this band goes for walls and trees, so be short of the range. And because of that you need to have a lot of density. So if 20 years ago you could put one tower and cover a whole city of it, today you need to have many towers. And the more and more data is on the cellular network, the more and more of the cells you need.(32:09):And because of that, it's no longer economically viable to have a network where just one entity is basically building it. And because of that you need to have multiple networks working together. So I think that what we're doing with people's carrier and applying the blockchain to coordinating economic activity between many network creators and aggregating that into one network is a natural extension of where the entire cellular industry is headed.(32:41):So obviously we are super excited about eating our own dog food and launching the first people's carrier in the form of Helium Mobile, but I feel that we are just leading the way, and we're hopeful that additional carriers in the context of this trend that's already happening will start joining in the freight.Brian (33:03):That's great. Yeah, I mean there's a lot of tailwinds there that you described it. It's a really exciting time to be where you guys are in bailing this network to the world. Well Boris, this has been a really awesome discussion. I really look forward to using The Peoples Network on my Saga phone when it arrives.(33:18):One closing question that we asked to all our guests here on this podcast, and I'd love to hear it from you as well. Having been a normie entering the Web3 space is, who is a builder that you admire in the Solana ecosystem?Boris (33:31):Yeah, it's a good question. As a normie. So as a normie, I really liked the StepIn app to be honest, that I still continue to play with. And I don't even care so much about the rewards or making tokens with it, but just the fact that it's really well built and it allows me to, it just almost forces me to get off the chair and walk around. Doesn't matter if I make money for it or not, but the user experience is quite amazing.(34:03):And this is just an everyday example of it, but at large what really makes me excited about the Solana ecosystem is the really quality of talent and the dedication of the different groups building on Solana at large. And one important thing that we haven't really discussed much about today is that all of Helium community is moving to Solana.(34:35):And I think that's part of the reason why that move's happening is because we are seeing tremendous amount of support from the Solana builder ecosystem and have gotten to interact with a lot of folks that are building for Solana. Even trying to do POCs, figuring out what it is like, what would the incarnation of Helium look like on the Solana L1 gave us a peek into what the quality of the talent and the passion of the community of top Solano looks like.(35:08):So I think that it's exciting to see. It's exciting to see so many smart people building and whenever you have a congregation of smart, passionate people building, there's always good things that come out on the other end. So maybe, I'll conclude on that note.Brian (35:26):Yeah, no, I couldn't agree more from where I sit, develop a relationship. It's invigorating energy here. Anyone who is at Break Point, you probably didn't even sleep, because there's just so many people who are just in the builder mentality who love this space. And it's really awesome to see you guys leading the charge on the mobile front in this space as well.(35:45):Well Boris, this is really great. Thank you so much for coming on the show. Where can people go to learn more about The Peoples Network?Boris (35:52):HelloHelium.comBrian (35:53):HelloHelium.com. All right. Well thanks again for coming on. Boris Renski, the GM of Cellular Wireless at Nova Labs.Boris (36:00):Thanks Brian.

On this episode, we're diving into Solana Breakpoint 2022 Event which highlights everything happening with Solana's ecosystem. We're focusing on network utility aspects to Solana which appear to be growing and unmatched in the crypto space. Solana revealed several massive updates to Render Network, Helium Mobile, Saga Phone, Teleport, and Hivemapper which might just be the Google Maps killer.~This episode is sponsored by Binance.US~Binance.US ➜ https://binance.pxf.io/pbn

Mike Dano returns to the podcast to discuss Helium Mobile, which recently signed an MVNO agreement with T-Mobile. Helium Mobile customers will be able to access T-Mobile's existing 5G network and the do-it-yourself, Helium-branded 4G network in exchange for cryptocurrency rewards. Mike explains how the MVNO will work and which new and noteworthy elements Helium Mobile will bring into the US wireless industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 4! It was a big week in the world of crypto with the success of The Merge, in which Ethereum transitioned to a proof-of-stake network. As if that wasn't enough, Helium Mobile was announced– the world's first decentralized cellular network. Buckle up, web3 is upon us! – PC Links The Ethereum Foundation: The Merge Bloomberg: The Ethereum Merge Ups the Stakes—and Reshapes the Crypto Universe Helium Mobile For $5 A Month, Crypto Now Has Your Cell Plan Covered My new online course web3 for Business Disclaimers and Disclosures I hold ETH. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial advice.

Blockchain-powered wireless network Helium (HNT) and T-Mobile have partnered to launch Helium Mobile, a 5G wireless service for smartphones. It will use Helium's decentralized, crypto-powered 5G network as well as T-Mobile's network, and switch between the two as needed.Helium is also voting to migrate to Solana (SOL) blockchain in a new proposal published on August 30. The proposal seeks to make three major changes: Move Proof of Coverage (PoC) to Oracles, Move Data Transfer Accounting to Oracles, Migrate the Helium network and all its tokens to the Solana blockchain.Guest: Guest: Amir Haleem - Founder and CEO of HeliumHelium website ➜ https://bit.ly/Helium5G