15. 5G Omni-Protocol & Proof of Coverage (w/ Boris Renski & James Fayal)

The Hotspot - Helium Network & Blockchain Podcast

Boris Resnki, founder of FreedomFi, and returning guest James Fayal join to discuss making Helium an omni-protocol network (starting with 5G) and enabling Proof of Coverage for new protocols.

This is an amazing discussion with tons of detail, including the 5G launch plan, carrier deals, possible exploits and more. Boris and James do an excellent job of answering the tough questions.

0:00:00 - Start
0:02:03 - What Helium Is & Could Be
0:03:06 - FreedomFi Intro & Back Story
0:06:59 - Helium Meets FreedomFi
0:09:41 - HIP 27 Intro
0:16:26 - Integrating Helium With Existing Cellular Networks
0:17:07 - How Cellular Networks Are Built
0:21:52 - How Cellular Will Work on Helium
0:28:22 - HIP 27 Explanation
0:32:09 - HIP 37 Intro
0:39:49 - How Data Credits Are Priced Per Protocol
0:42:33 - Why 5G Needs Proof of Coverage
0:48:18 - How 5G Proof of Coverage Will Work
0:54:16 - Preventing PoC Sybil Attacks
0:59:19 - IMEI Spoofing
1:04:10 - Professional Witnesses
1:11:13 - HIP 37 Skeptic: Diverting PoC Rewards From LoRaWAN
1:20:35 - HIP 37 Skeptic: Preventing 5G Wealth Concentration
1:25:05 - HIP 37 Skeptic: Solving Cold Start For New Protocols
1:27:39 - HIP 37 Skeptic: Preventing DC Burn Arbitrage
1:33:46 - HIP 37 Conclusion
1:37:52 - We Love LoRaWAN
1:41:08 - Suggested Reading
1:42:14 - Bonus: Redenomination HIP Overview

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• Follow FreedomFi: https://twitter.com/Open5G
• Follow James: https://twitter.com/JMFayal

Hosted by Arman Dezfuli-Arjomandi

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Resources:

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• Intro song: Lakey Inspired - Arcade