Dabba, a provider of decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), known for its delivery of wifi connectivity to underserved markets, has announced the launch of the second season of its demand-driven program. This new phase will involve the rollout of an additional 10,000 hotspots, which can be purchased by participants worldwide and then deployed by network partners across India. The goal of this initiative is to address the high demand for data in regions with limited internet access.
The second season of Dabba’s DePIN service began on May 23, preceding a significant token generation event on the Solana blockchain that is scheduled for July. The introduction of a native token will enable a two-sided marketplace between data consumers and providers, who play a crucial role in building and maintaining the internet infrastructure. These contributors will receive rewards for their involvement in the Dabba network.
To celebrate the launch of the second season, Dabba has unveiled an explorer tool that allows users to locate existing data hotspots and monitor the current network performance. Initially, the explorer will display data from Dabba’s testnet, which has been operational for the past two months.
Since the inception of the Dabba testnet, over 1,500 hotspots have been deployed, connecting more than 15,000 devices. This has resulted in the consumption of over 390 TB of data and generated more than $4.5K in revenue from customers using Dabba’s affordable wifi service. The addition of new devices aims to meet the growing demand for data and significantly increase revenue.
Empowering Connectivity
Dabba’s approach is designed to address the real-world issue of wireless data shortages by implementing its DePIN and onboarding users before introducing Web3 features like tokenization. This strategy ensures genuine demand for its service and establishes a scalable and viable business model.
The primary deployment of Dabba’s DePIN is focused on India, with a focus on rural and semi-urban areas that are underserved by current data solutions. Despite India having the second-largest number of internet users in the world, 44% of its population still lacks internet access.
Dabba’s team brings eight years of network development experience and has made significant contributions to Google’s public WiFi projects in India. They have worked closely with the Indian government to ensure supportive legislation for the rollout of their demand-based DePIN.
Participants who enroll in the second season of Dabba’s DePIN program before the token generation event will be eligible for enhanced genesis rewards. Dabba’s mission is to empower over 150,000 Local Cable Operators (LCOs) who function as micro-ISPs across India for hotspot deployments, aiming to establish a high-speed network that connects the world’s fifth-largest economy.
Dabba’s DePIN specializes in bridging the digital divide in underserved markets by providing access to wireless data through a robust network capable of delivering high-speed internet. By creating a two-way marketplace for wireless data, Dabba is playing a crucial role in bringing the world online.
