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How to Pre-Register Your Router on Uplink
Discover Uplink, the world’s first decentralized connectivity ecosystem empowering anyone with a router to earn rewards by sharing spare bandwidth. Learn how to pre-register your router, join Surge events, and access the Points and Referrals platform to unlock exclusive earning opportunities while expanding global internet access.
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Uplink is Building on Avalanche L1: A Deep Dive Into the Benefits and Avalanche 9000 Upgrade
Uplink is revolutionizing telecom infrastructure by leveraging Avalanche's customizable L1 blockchain and the Avalanche 9000 upgrade to build a scalable, decentralized connectivity ecosystem. With over 150,000 users already onboarded, Uplink's innovative DePIN model empowers communities and enterprises to bridge the global connectivity gap efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Monthly Momentum: Uplink's November Recap
Uplink's November recap highlights significant advancements in decentralized internet connectivity, including the launch of SURGE for incentivized router deployment and progress on the upcoming Uplink App. Additionally, the blog covers our new Forge Quests on Galxe, a CoinDesk feature on connectivity as a human right, and our key contributions to DePIN Day in Bangkok.
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The internet and how it works today
Discover how the internet works today, from data's journey across optical fibers to cutting-edge advancements like 5G, edge computing, and LEO satellites. Learn how Uplink is revolutionizing connectivity with decentralized solutions, bridging the digital divide for a smarter, more connected world.
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Monthly Momentum: Uplink’s October Recap
In October, Uplink achieved a major milestone with 70,000 user registrations, including 40,000 in just the first two weeks of our beta launch. With exciting updates like the Points and Referrals program, the upcoming Uplink App, and highlights from the Avalanche Summit LATAM, the momentum is building fast. Dive into our full recap to see how we’re shaping the future of decentralized connectivity—don’t miss out!
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How to Earn: Points and Referrals
Join Uplink's beta platform to earn points by pre-registering routers, referring new users, and completing simple tasks that help build our decentralized connectivity network. Early adopters can benefit from multi-tiered rewards through referrals, gaining exclusive opportunities to earn up to 1 million points before the official app launch!
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Monthly Momentum: Uplink’s September Recap
In September, Uplink made significant strides in building its decentralized internet infrastructure (DePIN). Highlights include the launch of a redesigned website, the release of our Litepaper outlining Uplink’s blockchain-driven vision, and a key partnership with BonusBlock to reward our community for pre-registering their router devices. We also introduced a Points & Referral Dashboard, while CEO Carlos Lei and CTO André Francisco shared Uplink’s mission through major media appearances, such as Coindesk. As we look ahead to the Avalanche Summit in October, big announcements are on the horizon!
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Our ecosystem: a bird's eye view
Explore Uplink's innovative ecosystem architecture, blending technology and community for a robust, decentralized network.
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Team
Welcome to Uplink!
Discover the impactful initiatives and strategic alliances driving innovation at Uplink. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity through our pioneering work in Decentralized Wifi and Gen2 DePIN technology, aimed at creating real, global impact in connectivity.
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What is DePIN? Answering the 5 Most Important Questions about Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks
The essentials of DePIN and its impact on physical infrastructure. Explore how DePIN integrates with Web3 and blockchain to revolutionize connectivity, telecom, and Wi-Fi onto decentralized networks. Learn how Uplink is at the forefront of applying this transformative technology. Whether you're new to DePIN or an experienced professional, this article provides a comprehensive understanding of decentralized physical infrastructure networks and their benefits.
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What you need to know about OpenRoaming
Discover how OpenRoaming, a Wi-Fi roaming initiative powered by the Wireless Broadband Alliance, is revolutionizing global connectivity. Learn about its seamless, secure access across millions of hotspots, the benefits for consumers, businesses, and smart cities, and how Uplink bridges the gap between existing Wi-Fi solutions and future internet connectivity. Dive into the world of OpenRoaming and explore its impact on the future of decentralized networks.
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Founder Spotlight: Andre Francisco, CTO
Explore the inspiring journey of Andre Francisco, the mind and CTO leading the team behind Uplink's transformative technology. From a childhood fascination with science comics to pioneering innovations that empower communities, Andre's story exemplifies the power of curiosity and persistence. At 12, he developed his first air traffic control game, laying the foundation for his impactful software solutions. Learn how he founded the Nucleus for Computer Science to bridge educational gaps and continues to drive technological advancements at Uplink, transforming lives through connectivity.
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Cointelegraph
Decentralized network Uplink tops 40k routers, targets lower internet costs
Uplink has reached a milestone of 40,000 routers, signaling growth potential for decentralized wireless networks. Uplink, a decentralized connectivity system for existing and new internet infrastructure, aims to create more cost-efficient networks for WiFi, 5G and other cellular technologies.
Coindesk
Making Connectivity a Human Right: The Uplink Mission
Uplink Co-Founder Carlos Lei introduces their innovative marketplace that bridges the gap between businesses seeking connectivity and individuals willing to share their Wi-Fi infrastructure with the mission of democratizing access to telecommunications.
Coindesk
Unreliability, High Prices, and Security Breaches, can DePIN Fix Telecom?
The article discusses how DePIN could address major telecom issues like high costs, unreliability, and security breaches by allowing participants to set up connectivity infrastructure and earn rewards. Insights from Uplink CEO, Carlos Lei.
WiFi Now
Startup ‘Uplink’ poised to transform connectivity with decentralised Web3 architecture
Can startup Uplink transform network services to drive the creation of more connectivity at lower cost everywhere?
Coindesk
DePIN Platform Uplink Raises $10M Led by Framework Ventures
Uplink provides decentralized network connectivity with the aim of creating better distributed and user-operated infrastructure.
Cointelegraph
Next $1 trillion company will be DePIN: Uplink CEO
The next trillion-dollar DePIN giant will be akin to Amazon’s AWS, driven by a demand for decentralized connectivity solutions.
Cryptonews
How DePINs May Disrupt The Trillion-Dollar Telecom Industry
Decentralized physical infrastructure networks, or “DePINs,” have become a hot topic in the crypto industry, driven by their potential to address real-world challenges in data and energy.
Bitcoin.com
Uplink CEO: Depins Enable Companies to 'Bootstrap the Deployment Stage'
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (Depins) have the potential to connect companies or projects in markets or locations with limited internet connectivity, all without requiring telecom companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure.