2021 — The Year of the Helium Network
This month marks one year since I first set up my Helium Hotspot. This last year has been a rough ride no doubt, but through all the blows, I found a tiny, little guiding star through the fog of 2020. And a big part of that star was ignited by, um.... Helium. (Sorry — bad astrophysics humor).
In addition to the Helium Network and other Flywheel Systems services, I'm working through Starman Solutions to consult for a company that is pursuing very deliberate growth in the same integrated technology that is radically helping to improve our lives — from finding lost dogs to intelligent streetlights to hyper-efficient airports to complete smart cities. All of this is done in part by utilizing low-power sensors that communicate data through a network like Helium.
I know I'm just a tiny blip in the growth of this industry, but I love that I am helping to build a future that I've always seen in my head.
Through the struggles of last year, I have found a place where beliefs in my heart and intellect are aligned with convergence in the world. It's a good feeling to find that again through the mass of visionless minds suffocating new thinking on both global, local, and interpersonal scales.
We’ve got a long, long way to go, but it’s real-world projects like this that help light the way.
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Second Helium Hotspot goes online
I'm pretty excited to get this DIY Helium Hotspot online to our first Helium Host client. So far, it's brought in about 85 Helium Network Tokens (HNTs), which is right on track with the projection:
The $HNT are shared with the host just for providing power, a stable internet connection, and a clear view of the sky. I've enhanced this one with a LoRa 5.8 dBi Gain antenna, which should extend its range to communicate with other hotspots in the city.
By the end of 2020, Flywheel Systems will install 10 more hotspots throughout the city, and not long after that, we'll be placing another 40 at hosts in STL and across the country. And yes — many more after that.
I’m sure you can do the math on that. I’m bullish that the price of HNT will rise in the next year, but even so, this little guy could earn about $2500+ in one year.
If you're interested in hosting a hotspot and earning your own $HNT, give us a shout. We will ship your hotspot for free and remotely manage and troubleshoot it for you. Be a part of #ThePeoplesNetwork while earning passive income.
Helium Network hits 10k live hotspots
My first Helium Hotspot went online on January 14, 2020. Before I purchased it, I was skeptical, but researching this project made me feel good about jumping into this endeavor.
(If you’d like to learn more about what Helium Hotspots are, check out the Hotspot section).
This is my first hotspot. I upgraded the antenna and have gained more range as a result, allowing me to earn more $HNT.
When I started participating in #ThePeoplesNetwork, there were only a few thousand hotspots online. But as of today — in less than a year — The People's Network has hit 10,000 active Hotspots in over 2000 cities across 49 countries. That kind of growth is remarkable.
I've been earning Helium Network Tokens (HNT) since January, and they finally went on the market in June, establishing a value for the tokens my hotspot had mined at that point. So far, I have 7,167 HNT. The current value in USD is about $9603. Not bad for providing proof of coverage for IoT devices — so people can find their lost dogs or rent an electric scooter.
I have been so bullish on this project. So much so that I've incorporated the distribution and maintenance of hotspots as one of the key services of Flywheel Systems.
I am in the process of expanding the network here in the St. Louis area and working with others to add hotspots in other locations throughout the country.
If you're interested in hosting, please contact me. If you'd like to learn more about how this works, check out the Hotspot section of the website.
