#Helium longfi install

LongFi delivers roaming capabilities and supports micropayment transactions so customers only pay based on network usage without needing to deploy gateways or network servers.

#Helium longfi install

In order for a user to mine HNT, they have to install one of Helium Systems's hotspot devices, which in turn provides wireless network coverage using Helium LongFi. LongFi combines the LoRaWAN wireless protocol with Helium blockchain so any LoRaWAN device can transfer data on the Helium Network. The Helium Blockchain was originally launched on Jand runs on over 10,000 Helium Miners globally. The concept behind the Proof-of-Coverage is to incentivize the creation of decentralized, public wireless networks. LongFi is a protocol purpose built for a peer-to-peer wireless network that needs to connect thousands of IoT devices to a single Hotspot or enable any device to connect to any compatible Hotspot. These tokens are used to pay transaction fees. The network also uses separate tokens, called Data Credits, which are not exchangeable and are tied to the user. This is based on the HoneyBadger BFT protocol, which allows network nodes to reach a consensus when a network connection quality is highly variable. Helium LongFi is a technology architecture that combines a leading wireless technology, LoRaWAN, and the Helium Blockchain. The Proof-of-Coverage is a unique work algorithm that uses radio waves to validate that hotspots are providing legitimate wireless coverage. Helium tokens, HNT, are awarded by verifying network transactions, adding new blocks to the blockchain, and performing other tasks.