ROAM’s Origins and Development

With the widespread adoption of the internet, traditional centralized networks have gradually revealed issues in terms of coverage, security, and costs. Network service providers centrally control network resources, which not only poses privacy risks but also leads to poor user experiences in remote areas or during network congestion. At the same time, the rise of blockchain technology has provided new ideas to address these problems. The introduction of the DePIN concept laid the theoretical foundation for the development of decentralized physical infrastructure networks.

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ROAM’s project team recognized these trends early on, aiming to use cutting-edge technologies to build an open, fair, and efficient wireless network. The team comprises members from fields such as communications, blockchain, and computer science, with rich industry experience and innovative spirit. In the early stages, the team focused on technology research and building the underlying architecture of the ROAM network. They studied DePIN technology in-depth, developing an efficient node management system to ensure stable WiFi hotspot connections and the reasonable distribution of network resources. They also integrated eSIM technology for convenient global roaming. In terms of blockchain, the team designed a secure and reliable consensus mechanism to ensure network security and the fairness of transactions. After extensive testing and optimization, they completed the basic framework of the ROAM network and released a test version, inviting early users and developers to participate and provide feedback.

Based on feedback from the testing phase, the team carried out a series of optimizations and improvements. On one hand, they expanded the network’s coverage by collaborating with global partners to increase the number of WiFi hotspots. Incentive measures were implemented to encourage individuals and businesses to become node operators and contribute to the network’s construction. On the other hand, they enriched the ecosystem by launching the Roam Explorer, which helps users understand the distribution of network nodes and user participation. They also developed Roam eSIM, enabling global roaming in over 180 countries, and launched hardware devices like Roam Rainier MAX60 and Roam Baker MAX30, enhancing users’ mining and network access experience.

As the network scale grew and the number of users increased, ROAM began to deepen its ecosystem expansion. They established Staking Pool and Lock-Up Pool to improve the token economy model, attracting more users to participate in the ecosystem’s development. At the same time, they engaged in extensive collaborations with various institutions and enterprises in fields such as telecommunications, investment, and technology. Partners like Airbeam and Airswift provide technical support for network coverage, while investors like Arkreen and Comma3 Ventures inject funding into the project. Collaborations with technology firms like EdgeX help ROAM enhance its ecosystem and drive the widespread adoption of DePIN technology.

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ROAM Token Economy

ROAM is the native token of the project, with a total supply of 1 billion, deployed on the Solana blockchain. According to the whitepaper information, its distribution plan is as follows:

(1) Team allocation: 120 million tokens are allocated to the project team, with a release period spanning six years. This phased unlocking method tightly binds the team’s interests to the long-term development of the project. Team members need to continuously contribute to the project’s technological research and development, ecological expansion, and market promotion in order to gradually obtain the corresponding tokens.

(2) Investor allocation: 280 million tokens (280M) are allocated to early and future investors, including airdrop portion, which constitutes an important part of the initial circulation supply.

(3) Mining output: The remaining 600 million (600M) will be generated through mining. The mining mechanism is one of the key driving forces for the continuous development of the ROAM ecosystem. It incentivizes users to actively participate in network construction, contribute their hardware resources (such as running node devices), network bandwidth, etc. For example, users can participate in mining by purchasing Roam’s official routers (such as MAX30, MAX60), provide services to the network, and receive mining rewards, thereby continuously expanding the network scale, improving network stability and coverage, ensuring the project’s continuous participation, and avoiding the situation of the project being a flash in the pan.

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According to Solscan’s data, there are a total of 4638 ROAM holding addresses, with the top ten addresses holding 98.83% of the coins, and the top address holding 59.44% of the coins, indicating a relatively concentrated distribution of holding addresses at present.

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ROAM tokens are widely used in the decentralized wireless network ecosystem, serving as a key element driving the operation and development of the entire ecosystem, with the following main application scenarios:

(1) Network Connection Reward: Users can receive ROAM tokens as rewards when they use the ROAM network to connect to WiFi hotspots. The reward is based on the connection duration, data usage, and the contribution of the node. The longer the connection time, the more data consumed, and the better the performance of the node in terms of network stability and bandwidth provision, the more tokens the user will receive as a reward.

(2) Hardware Mining Revenue: ROAM has launched mining devices such as Roam Rainier MAX60 and Roam Baker MAX30. Users participate in network mining by running these devices to provide computing power support for the network, verify transactions, maintain network security, and earn ROAM token rewards. Due to differences in configuration and performance, different devices have different mining efficiencies. For example, Roam Rainier MAX60, with high-performance configuration, can obtain relatively higher mining revenue, prompting more users to invest in high-quality hardware for ecosystem development.

(3) Value-added pledging: ROAM has established Staking Pool and Lock-Up Pool. Users pledge ROAM tokens to Staking Pool, can earn interest income based on the amount and time of the pledge, and the income comes from the appreciation of the project ecology and transaction fees, etc. Lock-Up Pool requires users to lock tokens for a specific lock-up period, in return, users can enjoy a higher annualized yield. These two pledging methods not only provide users with a way to increase asset value but also help stabilize the market circulation of tokens, enhancing the stability of the project ecology.

(4) Ecological governance: ROAM token holders have the governance rights of the project ecosystem. In major decisions such as project development direction, rule making, fund allocation, etc., token holders can express their opinions through voting.

(5) eSIM Service Payment: ROA’s eSIM service supports network roaming in over 180 countries. In the future, users may be able to use ROA tokens to pay for eSIM service fees, which not only provides users with a choice of payment methods, but also further deepens the application depth of tokens within the project’s ecosystem, promoting the circulation of tokens within the ecosystem.

(6) Participate in ecological activities: The ROAM project will hold various online and offline activities, such as technical seminars, community gatherings, etc. Users can use ROAM tokens to participate in these activities or obtain token rewards during the events. In addition, in joint activities conducted by the project and partners, ROAM tokens may also serve as a medium for participating in activities, obtaining special benefits or prizes, enhancing the enthusiasm of users to participate in project ecological activities, and strengthening community cohesion.

ROA token spot trading address on Gate:https://www.gate.io/trade/ROAM_USDT

ROAM Technology Foundation

ROAM’s core is to build a global wireless network. By integrating 3.5 million OpenRoaming hotspots and over 1 million self-built WiFi nodes, users can easily access and enjoy a secure, seamless global network connection with just a few taps. Its ecosystem is diverse, with unique hardware devices. The Roam Rainier MAX60, as a high-performance mining router, combines ultra-fast WiFi 6 network, enterprise-level security protection, and powerful mining capabilities; the Roam Baker MAX30, on the other hand, with its compact and affordable advantages, expands WiFi coverage while creating stable income for users. In terms of application scenarios, Roam eSIM allows users to easily roam the network in over 180 countries with a global eSIM.

DePIN is one of the core technological concepts of the ROAM project. Traditional network infrastructure is controlled by a few centralized institutions, which has many drawbacks, such as uneven network coverage, service quality easily affected by the failure of a single node, and difficult to protect user data privacy. ROAM uses DePIN technology to decentralize the construction and operation of network infrastructure. By incentive mechanisms, individuals and organizations worldwide are attracted to become network node operators. These node operators contribute their own network devices (such as routers) and bandwidth resources to collectively build a large distributed network.

eSIM (Embedded SIM card) technology plays a key role in the ROAM project, helping to achieve seamless global roaming. Traditional SIM cards are subject to operator and regional restrictions, and users often need to replace SIM cards or pay high roaming fees when traveling internationally or using networks across different regions. ROAM utilizes eSIM technology, allowing users to simply download and activate ROAM’s eSIM application on their devices, enabling easy connectivity to networks in over 180 countries worldwide. The application of eSIM technology enables ROAM to break free from the physical constraints of traditional SIM cards, achieving more flexible and convenient network access. Users no longer need to worry about the loss or damage of physical SIM cards, nor do they need to go through the hassle of replacing SIM cards, truly enabling them to enjoy network services anytime, anywhere, greatly enhancing their network usage experience.

The encryption algorithms and distributed ledger technology of blockchain provide a solid guarantee for the security of the ROAM network. ROAM adopts a consensus mechanism suitable for its own network characteristics, such as Proof of Contribution (PoC). Under this mechanism, node operators obtain corresponding ROAM token rewards by providing high-quality services to the network (such as stable network connection, sufficient bandwidth, etc.).

ROAM’s Future Prospects

As global digitization accelerates and network demand continues to grow, ROAM is well-positioned to break through the limitations of traditional networks by expanding its coverage and attracting more users and nodes. Its token economy model drives participation, while its rich application scenarios improve user retention. In the future communication market, ROAM may play a significant role, potentially becoming a benchmark for the innovation and development of global network connectivity.