Provider of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), Dabba, well-known for its efforts in bringing wifi connectivity to underserved markets, has announced the launch of season two of its demand-driven program. This new phase will involve the deployment of an additional 10,000 hotspots, which will be available for purchase by participants worldwide and subsequently set up by network partners throughout India. The main goal of this initiative is to cater to the high data demand in areas that lack adequate internet access.
The second season of Dabba’s DePIN service kicked off on May 23, leading up to a significant token generation event on the Solana blockchain 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 be incentivized for their involvement in the Dabba network.
To celebrate the launch of season two, Dabba has introduced an explorer tool that allows users to locate existing data hotspots and monitor the current network performance. Initially, the explorer will showcase data from Dabba’s testnet, which has been operational for the past two months.
Since the inception of the Dabba testnet, more than 1,500 hotspots have been deployed, connecting over 15,000 unique devices. This has resulted in the consumption of over 390 TB of data and generated revenue exceeding $4.5K from customers utilizing Dabba’s affordable wifi service. The addition of new devices aims to meet the increasing data demand and significantly boost revenue.
Empowering Connectivity
Dabba’s approach is aimed at addressing the real-world issue of wireless data shortages by implementing its DePIN and onboarding users before integrating Web3 features like tokenization. This strategy ensures genuine demand for its service and establishes a scalable, viable business model.
The primary focus of Dabba’s DePIN deployment is on India, particularly targeting rural and semi-urban areas that lack adequate data solutions. Despite India having the world’s second-largest number of internet users, 44% of its population still does not have internet access.
The team at Dabba brings eight years of experience in network development and has played a significant role in 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-driven DePIN.
Participants who join season two 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, with the aim of establishing a high-speed network connecting 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 connecting the world online.