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What is Helium? #
“The Helium Network is a decentralized wireless Internet of Things (IoT) network using the LoRaWAN system, tied to the cryptocurrency Helium Network Token (symbol HNT).” #
| Cost To Stake | APR Per Node |
| $198k | 7.1%+ |
Profile #
- Launched in 2019
- Current Market Cap: $1,057,807,243
- Designed to integrate IoT devices into blockchain and Cloud apps
- Currently has 44 validator nodes staking
- Requires 10,000 HNT to stake a node
- Staking produces 6.16% APR returns on HNT staked
- Does not support delegated staking natively
- Destaking/Unbonding: 5 months
- Slashing/Penalties: No slashing
- Supports IoT and Cloud integration
Node Requirements #
Looking to roll your own node? Here is what’s required. #
- 24 GHz equivalent CPU (Clock * (Cores + Hyper threads))
- 16 GB RAM
- 300 GB+ SSD
- 2 TB+ HDD
- 10 Mbps Up/Down
5 Year Outlook #
Based on our research at StaaS Fund, here are the long term expectations for this asset. #
- Physical LoraWAN network coverage growing
- Plans to roll out 5G networks
- Adoption will increase significantly
- Distinguished in familiarity due to IoT niche
