Dabba, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (Depin), has announced that it will deploy 10,000 new Wi-Fi hotspots globally, aiming to improve internet accessibility in underserved Indian regions. This expansion coincides with the upcoming token generation event on the Solana blockchain, scheduled for July.
Dabba’s Depin Initiative targets India with 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots
Called season two of Dabba’s service rollout, the initiative aims to provide internet solutions to areas with high data demand, especially in rural and semi-urban regions of India. Despite India’s large number of internet users, about 44% of the population remains offline, underscoring the significant digital connectivity gap that Dabba is trying to bridge.
In addition to the hotspot rollout, Dabba introduced a discovery tool that allows users to locate existing data hotspots and monitor network performance. Initially, the tool covers the Dabba testnet (which has been running for two months) and reflects the current status of the network, with more than 1,500 hotspots deployed and more than 15,000 devices connected, using more than 390 TB of data .
This rollout precedes the launch of Dabba’s own cryptocurrency, aimed at fostering a marketplace where data consumers and infrastructure providers can transact. By first focusing on infrastructure implementation before integrating Web3 technologies, Dabba ensures the practicality of its services, laying a foundation for sustainable growth and greater data accessibility.
Depin (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) has become popular for bridging blockchain and the physical world, allowing individuals and companies to contribute resources such as storage and computing power in exchange for cryptocurrency rewards. Proponents of Depin believe it promotes decentralization, community ownership, and fair pricing models for essential infrastructure services, leveraging the transparency and trustless consensus of blockchain.
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