Helium¶
Category: DePIN | Status: Active Website: https://helium.com
Description¶
Helium is an established decentralized wireless network. Originally LoRaWAN hotspots, now expanded to 5G. Requires dedicated hardware ($500+). Earns HNT/MOBILE tokens. ROI has dropped significantly - typical $4-8/month.
Earning Estimates¶
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Monthly range | $0 - $8 (estimate) |
| Per | hotspot |
| Minimum payout | |
| Payout frequency | Epoch-based |
| Payment methods | Crypto |
Requires $500+ hardware purchase. ROI has dropped significantly. Approval process for new operators.
Requirements¶
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Residential IP | Yes |
| Minimum bandwidth | None |
| GPU required | No |
| Minimum storage | None |
| Supported platforms | Not specified |
Setup Instructions¶
1. Create an account¶
Sign up at Helium.
2. Get your credentials¶
After signing up, locate the credentials needed for Docker deployment. These are typically your email/password or an API token found in the dashboard.
3. Deploy with CashPilot¶
In the CashPilot web UI, find Helium in the service catalog and click Deploy. Enter the required credentials and CashPilot will handle the rest.
Docker Configuration¶
- Image: ``
Environment Variables¶
No environment variables required.