Vancouver, Canada, October 9th, 2024, Chainwire
In a landmark announcement at the "Impact 2049 By Roam" event, Roam, a leader in the DePIN sector, introduced the world’s first Telecom Data Layer, revolutionizing global wireless connectivity by blending blockchain technology with real-world infrastructure. Alongside this, Roam launched its latest product, Roam eSIM, which offers users free global data access.
Redefining Global Wireless Connectivity with Roam eSIM
Roam’s eSIM is a major leap forward in wireless communication, granting users seamless and cost-free global data access. As the world’s mobile traffic continues to rely heavily on Wi-Fi and cellular networks, both systems face limitations. Public Wi-Fi often lacks security and convenience, requiring frequent logins, while cellular networks, especially for international travel, are plagued by high costs. Roam eSIM provides a solution, offering the security and convenience of cellular networks without the expense, bridging the gap in global wireless accessibility.
Understanding the Telecom Data Layer and the Need for a Global Open Wireless Network
Wi-Fi carries 74% of mobile traffic and cellular 26%, yet both systems struggle with security, convenience, and cost. Wi-Fi often requires repeated logins and lacks security, while cellular networks can be costly, particularly for international use, and neither offers a seamless transition between networks.
Roam’s Telecom Data Layer introduces a groundbreaking solution: a network of interconnected devices designed to process data and enable applications to function on top of this infrastructure. This layer integrates both hardware and users into a cohesive network, facilitating seamless data sharing and improved transparency. Unlike traditional Internet of Things (IoT) systems, which often lock data into proprietary ecosystems, Roam uses decentralization to foster collaboration and break down data silos across hardware systems.
A Growing Global Ecosystem
Roam’s network currently spans over 800,000 users across 200 countries, managing more than 3.5 million OpenRoaming™ nodes with 600,000 additional nodes contributed by its user community. As one of the top three largest DePIN networks, Roam is laying the foundation for a more connected, transparent, and collaborative wireless network.
Roam’s mission goes beyond connectivity. The company is focused on fostering a sustainable and open ecosystem where users are not just passive participants but active builders. Moving away from traditional reward systems like discounts and airdrops, Roam empowers its community to contribute to the growth and success of the network.
Roam’s ecosystem operates across four core strategic modules:
- Roam Network: Core infrastructure, including the app and network nodes.
- Roam Growth: A program for attracting businesses to develop applications that benefit both companies and the Roam user base.
- Roam Discover: An initiative that assists individuals in launching their ventures within the Roam ecosystem.
- Roam Community: A platform for engagement and information-sharing within the network.
Looking to the Future: A Global Open Wireless Network and Telecom Data Layer
By uniting people, devices, and AI, Roam moves beyond digital decentralization into the physical realm, offering services like content delivery networks (CDN) and virtual private networks (VPN). Roam is building the future of global wireless networks with its Telecom Data Layer model. As a DePIN project, it operates not just as an application on blockchain L1 but in parallel, using token incentives to build and maintain its network while supporting the development of applications on top.
About Roam
Roam is a pioneering DePIN project, offering global wireless connectivity to over 700,000 app users across nearly 200 countries. With more than 3.5 million OpenRoaming™ nodes and 600,000 self-built nodes, Roam is also the only Web3 identity provider (IDP) within the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). Roam’s innovations are paving the way for a new era of global wireless communication and decentralized infrastructure.
For more information, users can follow Roam's Twitter account.
Contact
Nigel Nie
nigel@metablox.io
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