what's DAWN?
DAWN is a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) protocol built on Solana that enables communities to create shared wireless broadband networks. Users install rooftop nodes or radios to share excess home internet bandwidth, forming a mesh network that delivers affordable, high-speed internet access. This model commoditizes bandwidth, reducing costs by up to 90% compared to traditional ISPs by turning households into micro-ISPs. The network operates through a coordination layer called Black Box, which handles smart routing, validation, and rewards distribution. Node operators earn $DAWN tokens for providing capacity, with incentives aligned via proof-of-coverage and performance metrics. Backed by investors like Polychain and VanEck, DAWN aims to expand coverage in urban and underserved areas using multi-gigabit wireless technology.
Dawn Internet, formerly US-only Andrena, is expanding its network globally.
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x.com/dawninternetLaunched Royco Dawn in a whitelisted state, onboarding selected allocators rather than opening to all users.
Completed Series B funding round.
Raised $13 million in funding to expand decentralized broadband networks in the U.S. and internationally.
Participates in a panel event alongside Hivemapper and GEODNET with Messari Crypto's Dylan Gbane, discussing DePIN infrastructure applications in wireless, mapping, and data sharing.
Expands network coverage globally from previous US-only ISP operations as Andrena.
Organized burn initiative launched with goal to open maximum black boxes within next month; more communal burn sessions scheduled soon.
Representative from dawninternet participates in a live panel discussion at 11AM ET today with Coinbase, Tribute Labs, and Coinage Media focusing on DEPIN internet, decentralization, and community-owned media.
Co-hosts DEPIN2049 networking event at Token2049 Singapore in partnership with Wingbits, 375ai, GEODNET, and ionet.
Featured at DePIN Night during Token2049 Singapore conference (Oct 1-2), networking with established DePIN projects including GEODNET, ionet, wingbits, and 375ai.
Building first-ever bandwidth marketplace alongside Starlink-like infrastructure for cities.
Launches Black Box hardware device for decentralized home internet with solar-like economics
Infrastructure hardware now integrates with Glow for solar power and Daylight Energy for battery financing.
Active farming exploit detected with bots using 1000 accounts, indicating significant manipulation risk in yield farming mechanics.
Testnet opportunity, project raised $35M, involves claiming RISE token, swapping and locking vRISE.
9dcc Black Boxes sold out instantly at 0.069 ETH, currently bid at 0.125 ETH on OpenSea on December 18.
9dcc launch on OpenSea (Base) on Dec 17th at 12pm ET, 2,750 boxes priced at 0.069 ETH. Includes mystery piece from Collection-01 Apparel, ITERATION-04, Network Points, 21 OP Tokens, and chance at CryptoPunk.
Project aimed at reducing internet bills by over 80%.