Connor and Sal are joined by guests Boris Renski & Amir Haleem from Helium. The Helium project is a DePIN building wireless networks. From tackling the intricacies of the token structure to discussing strategies for increasing data flow over Helium mobile hotspots, this episode promises to be an insightful exploration of the latest developments in the crypto and telco industry. We’ll dissect the dynamics of decentralized network planning, the significance of user experience in network development, and the evolving landscape of data offload technologies.

00:00 Iggy Azalea's involvement in cryptocurrency

05:48 Marketing strategies for better penetration in the crypto sector

08:33 New security feature to prevent SIM swaps

11:22 Scammers targeting T-Mobile employees and related security concerns

15:19 Understanding and filtering data for the Mobile network

18:14 Network enhancements improving coverage and rewarding operators

21:53 Engineers' misplaced focus on user experience

25:05 The Helium team's innovative cellular network deployment

32:17 Critiques of the sub-DAO model and multi-token system

34:28 Original token ideas overlooked, voting system needs attention

37:38 Acknowledging model complexity and the need for community-driven changes

42:40 Boris’ wildest Helium community story

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.