In this episode, Connor and Mahesh are joined by Karam Lakshman, the founder of the Dabba Network, a wireless network project in India. Karam shared the journey of Dabba, starting from a software consulting company to the deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots across India. The unique model of decoupling hotspot ownership and deployment was highlighted, allowing for foreign investment and scalability. The founder discussed the competitive advantage of Dabba in terms of pricing and coverage compared to traditional telcos in India. The episode also touched upon the upcoming token launch for Dabba, following the buy and burn mechanic for data transfer usage. Overall, the episode provided insights into the innovative approach of Dabba in providing affordable and widespread connectivity in India.

00:00:00 - DePIN’s Expansion

00:05:30 - Global Networks and Deepin's Unique Approach

00:10:46 - Significance of Dreams and Personal Reflections

00:15:20 - India's Growing Wireless Networks

00:17:35 - Dabba’s Origin Story and Progress

00:23:44 - Considering the Helium SubDAO model

00:25:51 - Transition to Mainnet and Token Launch

00:29:08 - Location and Geography in DePIN Networks

00:31:22 - Helium’s Network of Networks Concept

00:34:02 - Supply and Deployment Model of Hotspots

00:37:44 - Demand Side and Data Usage

00:41:42 - Power of Community Assets in the DePIN Model

00:42:29 - Tokenomics Overview and TGE Plans

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