Helium

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 StakeAPR Per Node
$198k7.1%+​

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​

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