CoinDesk Podcast Network GEN C: The Wireless Revolution Fueled by Blockchain
Aug 4, 2025
Frank Mong, COO of Helium and a cybersecurity expert, discusses revolutionizing telecommunications with blockchain-powered networks. He shares insights on how Helium's decentralized infrastructure incentivizes users to share bandwidth, creating a community-driven wireless solution. The conversation delves into the intersection of crypto and cybersecurity, and how mobile services like Helium Mobile aim to offer affordable connectivity. With partnerships alongside major telecoms, Frank paints an exciting picture of the future of mobile networks and the role of users in driving connectivity.
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Early Helium Hotspot Experience
- Sam Ewen shared how he bought a Helium hotspot and earned tokens by sharing his bandwidth for IoT and cell service.
- This early experience showed the real potential of crypto incentivized alternative data networks powered by individuals.
Crypto's Foundation Is Privacy
- Crypto and blockchain communities tend to have strong dedication to cryptography and privacy.
- This foundation of privacy is fundamentally linked to overall digital and cybersecurity.
Evolution From IoT to Indoor Cell Towers
- Frank Mong explained Helium's evolution from IoT-focused hotspots to decentralized indoor cell towers owned by individuals.
- This shift enables phones to connect seamlessly indoors via small shared networks instead of big telco towers.