HNT - from Helium
HNT TheCurrencyFor Connectivity.
HNT sits at the center of a new wireless economy: burned for validated gigabytes of data from real carrier use that flows through the Helium Network, earned by the thousands of deployers who make that connectivity possible.
The problem
Building Wireless the Old Way Costs a Fortune.
And phone users are left with coverage gaps.
Infrastructure costs billions to deploy
For carriers, coverage follows profit, not people. They only build where they know the returns are guaranteed.
Carrier capex is shrinking, not growing
Major US carriers have been cutting infrastructure spend for years while demand for connectivity is exploding.
People affected by coverage gaps can't fix them
They know where coverage fails, but can't do anything about it.
the solution
HNT Is the Center of a New Wireless Economy.
HNT is the digital asset powering supply and demand for next-gen wireless, it rewards Builders of the Network and gets burned every time the Network is used, giving everyone a reason to participate.
Coverage is deployed
Individuals set up Helium Hotspots or enable Helium on existing Wi-Fi equipment through Helium Plus.
Carriers offload subscribers onto the Network
Carriers automatically route subscribers to the Helium Network when available.
HNT gets burned
Every gigabyte of verified carrier data routed across the Network removes HNT from circulation. More real-world usage means more HNT burned.
Builders of the Network earn from real usage
The people who build and operate Helium deployments earn HNT for carrying real data and providing connectivity.
the network behind HNT
The Network at a Glance.
Major telecom carriers, global enterprises, local businesses, and everyday consumers all rely on the Helium Network for connectivity. HNT incentivizes individuals grow coverage.
3 Million+
Daily Users
122 TB+
Daily Data Transferred
25K Movies
Streamed per Day
World
Explore the Live Network
about HNT
Earn, Buy, or Sell HNT.
HNT can be earned directly when you build the Network, or is available on several major exchanges and platforms.*
Earn.
Build coverage. Earn HNT directly to your Helium Wallet. Deploy a Hotspot or convert your existing Wi-Fi with Helium Plus — and earn every time a carrier offloads subscribers onto your network.
Buy, Sell, Exchange.
HNT is available on major exchanges like Coinbase, Phantom, Kraken, as well as Solana-native wallets. Buy, sell, or swap HNT with USD, USDT, and more.
*Availability can vary by country,
let's run the numbers
The Tokenomics.
And phone users are left with coverage gaps.
No Pre-mine
HNT was launched with the Helium Network in 2019. There was no pre-mine.
2-Year Halving Schedule
HNT follows a predictable 2-year halving schedule, reducing emissions over time.
223
M HNT
Hard Cap
HNT is currently deflationary, with a hard cap of 223M HNT.
Growing
Data Demand
As more devices connect across networks
$
9
K
Burn Rate
HNT burned during the last day
ABOUT HNT
Deployer Stories.
Stores from real people who used HNT.
Little Fish, Big Fish: How One Deployer Scaled From Barbershops to Airports
Decentralized LLC now spans four U.S. regions and offloads 80+ terabytes monthly by focusing on the businesses inside high-traffic venues.
Hosting a Mid-sized Festival With 70,000 People? You’re Gonna Need Helium for That
The Helium community has spoken, and the Helium World team has been listening.
Utility Meets Opportunity: How to Make the Most Out Of Extra Bandwidth
How two entrepreneurs turned underutilized bandwidth into a business
Resources
Documentation
Technical details about HNT
CoinMarketCap
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Community
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