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We're excited to announce the launch of our online store! Now anyone in the US can purchase a Helium Hotspot and help build the world's first peer-to-peer wireless network, The People's Network. Join the movement:
http://helium.comWe intend to ship the first batch of hotspots to our launch city Austin in August. Nationwide US shipping will begin in October. Not in the US? Sign up for our waitlist to stay updated on international rollout:
http://helium.com/waitlistWe're also thrilled to share Helium’s $15MM Series C investment co-led by Union Square Ventures and Multicoin Capital with participation from existing backers including Khosla Ventures, GV, FirstMark and Munich Re Ventures. Read why Helium is the largest private investment Multicoin Capital has ever made; and why Union Square Ventures is excited about our community-driven approach to building a new kind of wireless network:
Multicoin Capital:
https://multicoin.capital2019/06/12/helium-series-c/USV:
https://www.usv.com/blog/heliumFred Wilson of USV:
https://avc.com/2019/06/helium/👋 Welcome to Helium's official Telegram channel!
❓Frequently Asked Questions:
https://intercom.help/heliumnetwork✅ Sign up for our Helium Hotspot waitlist:
https://www.helium.com/waitlist📧 Join our newsletter:
https://www.helium.com📰 Read about Helium in the news:
https://www.helium.com/pressHere's what to know:
Host a Helium Hotspot and earn rewards for building the world’s first peer-to-peer wireless network, The People’s Network.
1️⃣ Who is Helium?
Helium was founded in 2013 with a mission to make it easier to build connected products. We are backed by Khosla Ventures, Google Ventures, FirstMark, Multicoin Capital, Union Square Ventures, and other top VCs in the world.
2️⃣ What's a Helium Hotspot?
Hotspots are physical hardware that can 🔨mine rewards and create network coverage.
3️⃣ How much does it cost to run a Hotspot?
Bitcoin miners consume a lot of energy for very little return. We expect the Hotspot to use as much electricity as an LED light bulb💡
4️⃣ How do I buy a Hotspot?
Head to helium.com to buy your Helium Hotspot in the US today! Live outside of the US? Make sure you're on the waitlist to stay updated on our international rollout.
5️⃣ How do I earn rewards?
Rewards can be earned in a number of ways. Hotspot operators earn rewards by mining new blocks and for being paid transaction fees by devices. Devices pay Hotspots for access to and from the internet. Mining is automatic; leaving your Hotspots on and providing network coverage gives you a chance to earn rewards 💯
6️⃣ Will Helium be proprietary?
We believe proprietary protocols and technologies stifle innovation. This is why we use commodity, open-standard hardware, and modules available from dozens of vendors. Even our software is open-sourced. Check it out at
https://www.github.com/helium7️⃣ I want to use the Helium network for my IoT project, how do I learn more?
Thanks for your interest! Email sales@helium.com to get in touch with our business development team 📬
Read our Whitepaper: whitepaper.helium.com
🚫Finally, no FUD or rude behavior. We are an open and inclusive community so any bullying will not be tolerated 🙃🌈
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