Hey @GCB , our laser system is still under R&D , we have a handful in the field for testing, currently our network relies on traditional fiber backhaul
6 Likes
Looks good project. PPP
6 Likes
Are there any performance metrics or criteria that hotspot owners must meet to maximize their rewards?
6 Likes
How would you differentiate Dabba from other Depin deapp projects like Grass or uprock which collects data and rewards users .
6 Likes
Hivemapper is definitely building an amazing project.
Great to have members from other DePIN projects as part of our community.
With our managed deployment model, we aim to make it easy for hardware owners to grow their DePin empire. This also removes the barrier for entry for newcomers who donāt have to learn the technical aspects of managing hardware and maximising how to boost your rewards.
6 Likes
Thatās all managed by the LCOs so no worries for the hotspot hosts!
6 Likes
Perfect introduction to the project, the Indian market is huge and the project can grow rapidly if it can provide this hotspot infrastructure. I really liked the business model, generating revenue and being able to expand the range of solutions offered in the future, and the token design seems to be able to capture the value generated by Dabba well.
Iām curious to see where you can go!
7 Likes
DePIN is an umbrella term for multiple sub categories of decentralized networks
Projects like Grass,Uprock and many more fall under the category of Compute and AI.
At Dabba Network we are creating the base layer of providing high speed affordable internet. Even today Billions globally still do not have access. Our aim with a decentralised network is to create incentives to bridge this digital divide.
Our upcoming product: Dabba Pro is a smart hotspot device which can be used for compute, ai , file storage, home automation and more
7 Likes
100%
We are a Demand Driven DePIN project.
There are no free end users on the network. Every hotspot brings in revenue that is used to buyback and burn the token emissions. Thus making sure every stakeholder is rewarded for their contributions.
This burn mechanic becomes more powerful with every hotspot added to the network
6 Likes
Curious if this is explicitly limited to India- To give an idea I am not the investment type person, I want hardware. I own hardware from over 80 projects hosted across the world and to me it really and only comes down to when it will be available to me personally.
Ideally I like to use things in Germany, but coincidence has it, that I also have a property In Shantiniketan, Purvappalli - Birbhum, Bolpur like 2km from Visva-Bharati University.
But yeah as it is a bit tricky to deploy there given the distance and in generally lack of density in that specific area, it has residents on one side but on other side mainly open field with Shantal settlements, I would be rather keen to test tech down the line in my German region where resident density in mid city is like 30x or so.
3 Likes
We are starting from India, and will expand across multiple emerging economies.
Its commendable that you can manage 80 hardware devices, but for most people efficiently managing multiple existing devices ,plus adding more DePIn projects makes it a full time job.
We are doing this in an alternate way :
-
Hotspot owners on our network can build a DePIN empire from the comfort of your home , where we empower you with on ground experts that handle the technical parts of managing your device. DePIN farming made easy!
-
Our on ground experts install and manage the devices at locations with high data demand. Demand Driven approach to scaling and generate revenue
Watch this short 60 second video for more: x.com
4 Likes
I do not manage 80 devices, I manage devices from over 80 projectsā¦ 
I own and manage over 2000 devices across currently 87 projects.
93% in Germany and 5% in general EU and 2% in Japan, India and Singapore.
I know and entertain a lot remote systems which I do not even count, probably over 5k or so, but there is something about really āfeeling the vibeā you only get by owning, testing and experiencing the hardware oneself.
On Arkreen alone I rent 2500 Miners currently, while those are fairly cheap in comparison, that is remote on ground elsewhere maintained by locals, but then again it started all with owning one of these units myself.
For some like me, revenue is secondary, it is more about the tech. Especially as hotspots usually have a pretty low entry barrier.
6 Likes
Damn thatās a lot of hardware I agree the joy of DIY is second to none, especially when weāre talking about hardware.
That being said the barrier to entry for most DePIN projects is pretty high, a basic understanding of hardware, setup, installation and in some cases a bit of coding chops as well.
In emerging markets across India, Africa, South East Asia etc. where infrastructure is still growing and thereās a massive demand for these services, this barrier needs to be as low as possible, by using qualified and experienced teams on ground for mass deployments is crucial along with including them in the ecosystem to reap the rewards of their participation.
This also means that the needs of the end users i.e. data consumers are prioritised and recognised.
For the gear heads like us who like to manage and tinker with our own hardware we will have a standard deployment model introduced later where you can receive the hardware and manage it your self, we have also left room in our model for third party hardware manufacturers to join the network as well.
4 Likes
Whats the process of owning a hotspot device.
- How will the NFT attach itself to a specific device?
- If the NFT is used to represent the hotspot on ground, is this a hybrid RWA project?
- Can the NFT be bought and sold across any marketplace or traded P2P?
6 Likes
That sounds like a lot of devices to manage too many dashboards and other metrics to think about. I kind of enjoy having at least one project like Dabba that I donāt have to micromanage as much. The tech for most WIFI hotspots are pretty similar in the grand scheme of things anyway.
7 Likes
- What is the data consumption pattern on these devices?
- If each hotspot equals 1 NFT, how long will it take for my hotspot to be installed after i buy the NFT?
- How will i know if my device being installed by the team will have good data consumption?
5 Likes
Hotspotty always keeps finding the best DePin projects out there, great interview
4 Likes
This sounds like a massive undertaking, can you share details?
4 Likes
There is not really anything to micromanage, I mean once you set up your Helium Hotspots, your Geodnet reception station, your Algo nodes or your Nodle watchersā¦ they simply run. There are not really any metrics you need to think about once you did the initial setup. And exactly because tech for most WiFi hotspots is pretty similar, even more reason to integrate and setup one a new.
How I see it is that most good tech in the field, does not need maintenance on the regular, especially if setup with attention to detail. On the flipside, who āwants and canā can improve them a lot. For example my OG helium Lora hotspot is among the top 10 worldwide in terms of range sniping, because I put a lot thought into location and antenna setup. I also own a WiFi hotspot from a different project, which given that the average connections on their network is around 120 devices per day, mine boasts an average of 560 unique device connections per day with some peak days of up to 800. Record day was 1262 so far.
I simply think, both situations should be possible.
- User that chooses convenience can partake in managed systems
- User that wants grasroot level participation can do that too.
I am not such a DePIN maxi that I necessarily argument that āif it is too centralized to allow user nodes it is not āDeā-PIN in the first placeā but I get people that argument that way.
Of course there is always the side of growing a network in proximity of its existing infrastructure, and deploying where it makes most senseā¦
ā¦but equally I am not convinced when argumentation is evasive and on the side of āyou would not want to deal with the hassle rather have other do itā. Seems too convenient sometimes.
See the issue is, that visibility, tangibility and access over all plays a big role in trust. The more users have the option of access to a system, the easier they are woven in, into the remote and managed aspects.
As a bad example think about the apps that let you rent BTC miners and with nice and flashy animations let you upgrade those devices and ābuildā a tuned rig. Like I assume no one really would believe that it has anything to do with physical mining and rather is an NFT guided engagement game.
I clearly state that this comparison is by no means a jab at Dabba, because they show visual proof and over all are trustworthy, it was just a point to explain the philosophy of DePIN hardliners.
All I wanna say is that there is a consumer group, which simply might consider much easier to remote rent or pay 20-50 managed devices, if only they can get hold of one physical own to feel the connection.
3 Likes
Lets go over these questions point wise
-
How will the NFT attach itself to a specific device?
Post token launch, all hotspot owners will be airdropped Dabba NFTs.
Our network explorer will make this process intuitive where you can claim any device on the network and claim it as yours. This will create an unchain signature where the hotspot is locked to the nft. -
Is Dabba Network a DePIN + RWA project?
There are quite a few overlaps in terms of tags our project can fall under. DePIN and RWA both new categories coined within the past few years to address these emerging industries.Our core focus remains on building a robust network that empowers individuals and benefits the overall community. -
Can the NFT be bought and sold across any marketplace or traded P2P?
Yes, expect any feature you are used to as a NFT trader to be a default part of the experience. This will include marketplace trading, swapping, staking, nft-fi etc
The overall aim is to reduce the entry barrier into DePIN for anyone who wants to explore this growing ecosystem.
We will have a new series of powerful smart hotspot devices that you can physically own and operate for various solutions that include compute, ai, storage and home automation
5 Likes