what's Dabba Network?
Dabba Network is a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) focused on delivering affordable high-speed internet access, primarily in India, by leveraging blockchain technology and innovative hardware like laser-based connectivity. Built on the Solana blockchain, it creates a marketplace that connects stakeholders including hotspot owners, users, and service providers to expand coverage in underserved areas. The network incentivizes participation through its native $DBT token, which rewards contributions to bandwidth provision and data consumption while incorporating mechanisms like token burns tied to real usage to ensure sustainability. At its core, Dabba operates by deploying Dabba Lite hotspots that provide public WiFi, with users paying in fiat for access and earning $DBT for sharing bandwidth. This demand-led model prioritizes areas with actual need, scaling through partnerships and community deployments to bridge the digital divide. As a Layer Zero DePIN, it emphasizes real-world utility over speculation, aiming to connect billions by tokenizing internet infrastructure and fostering economic growth through accessible connectivity.
Dabba Network recorded 17x YoY growth in average monthly data usage during 2025.
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x.com/dabbanetworkRecorded 17x year-over-year growth in average monthly data usage during 2025.
Dabba Network is featured at SolanaConf in an event titled "IN 30 SECONDS, WHAT DO YOU DO?" alongside several other Solana ecosystem projects including leap_xyz, TradeBoba, itseasyco, and syndica.
Total hotspot deployment reaches 28,000 units, up from 18,000 previously reported.
TGE goes live on Bonkpad/Meteora platforms featuring loot box sales that provide XP, token allocation, and daily prize opportunities for BONK stakers.
Mystery Pass launch is active with 1 Mystery Pass = $1 worth of DBT in the Alpha Vault; project reports 18,000 hotspots deployed and 70,000 daily active users in India.
Messari CTO conducts an episode interview with CEO and co-founder, discussing the DePIN marketplace approach and Telco buildout in India.
ICM is coming to LiveBonk.
Report released discussing DBT tokenomics and upcoming Token Generation Event.
Native token DBT launches H2 2025 with plans to deploy 100,000+ hotspots and partner with 100+ LCOs within 18 months.
Active network processes 60TB+ daily data; Genesis Rewards currently live before TGE.
Active BONK integration campaign launches with 10,000 unit allocation and structured burn mechanism totaling $56 per hotspot.
Network reaches 11,000+ WiFi access points deployment milestone in underserved areas.
TGE approaching with 200-day linear vesting of 20,000 $DBT tokens per hotspot; active partnerships with WeatherXM and BONK include bundle deals and token burn mechanisms.
New deployment of 800+ weather stations in India creates dual-token earning opportunity through WeatherXM partnership.