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Roam Takes the Stage at KBW 2024: Integrating Global WiFi Networks with the Web3 Ecosystem

Vancouver, Canada, August 29th, 2024, Chainwire

Roam, a leading project in the DePIN sector, is set to participate in the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2024, which will be held from September 1st to 7th. Roam’s co-founder, YZ, will deliver a keynote speech on September 5th about the topic of roam the world , connect the people. The speech will also shares Roam’s future strategic plans and elaborates Roam’s role and vision in the global WiFi roaming network.

Additionally, Roam will also sponsor two significant events during KBW: the “Fragmetric X Backpack Rendezvous” co-hosted by Fragmetric and Backpack on September 5th, and the “Solana Spectrum in Korea” event on September 6th, organized by Fragmetric, Jito, and the Solana Foundation.

A Web3 Solution for OpenRoaming™ 

Roam is dedicated to building a decentralized global WiFi roaming network supported and serviced by users. The network seamlessly connects over 3.5 million OpenRoaming™ nodes and 510,000 self-built nodes, providing enterprise-grade secure WiFi roaming services. As the only Web3 project member of the OpenRoaming™ initiative, Roam employs Decentralized Identifiers (DID) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs) to offer a secure and reliable identity verification system, ensuring data privacy. By lowering the entry barriers for SMEs and individual users and promoting blockchain and decentralized DeWi ecosystems, Roam has achieved widespread adoption and deep application of OpenRoaming™ technology.

Roam Ecosystem

In promoting the adoption of OpenRoaming™, Roam has quickly built a vast network of users and nodes through its innovative products, unique incentive programs, and social growth strategies. Within just three years, Roam has gained over 580,000 app users across more than 180 countries and surpassed 510,000 self-built nodes. According to DePINscan, Roam ranks among the top three in global node count in the DePIN sector.

To date, Roam has secured investments from renowned institutions such as Samsung Next, Anagram, Volt Capital, Comma3 Ventures, ECMC Group, Awesome People Ventures, Stratified Capital, DeWi Labs, Future 3 Campus, IoTeX, ZC Capital, JDI, Synergis, and SNZ.

Roam’s ecosystem is not limited to building the OpenRoaming™ network; it also encompasses a token economy, NFTs, and deep integration with other Web3 applications. Roam Points, $ROAM, and MetaBlox NFTs form the economic foundation of Roam, providing diverse ways for users and network contributors to participate and potentially earn, allowing the Roam ecosystem to grow from the ground up.

SMEs and individual users can join the OpenRoaming™ network at any time through the Roam protocol, either by purchasing a Roam router or by sharing hotspots via the mobile Roam app.

Roam Hardware and Software Products

The Rainier MAX60 router is the core hardware product in the Roam DePIN ecosystem, supporting OpenRoaming™ and Wi-Fi 6, with a data transfer rate of up to 9.6Gbps—nearly three times faster than WiFi 5. It can connect over 200 devices within a 150-square-meter range, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as homes, small businesses, and cafes. The router uses the latest WPA3 security protocol to ensure data and privacy protection. A standout feature of the Rainier MAX60 is its capability to accumulate Roam Points as users operate the router. It will also support access to opportunities from other projects, reducing entry barriers and encouraging more individuals and merchants to join the OpenRoaming™ network. Roam has committed to distributing 20 million $ROAM governance tokens to all participants and NFT holders before TGE in appreciation of their early contributions to the network.

The Roam App, a core component of the Roam ecosystem, not only provides users with an easy access platform and free WiFi services but also introduces multiple Web3-native features to enhance the user experience. With the “Check-in-to-earn” feature, users can verify WiFi nodes and add hotspots to accumulate points. The app has recorded over 19 million check-ins, demonstrating high engagement. The “Connect-to-convert” feature exposes users to opportunities and offers targeted airdrop services to other Web3 projects, fostering ecosystem growth, encouraging user contributions, and facilitating the transition from Web2 to Web3. Additionally, the location-based social feature, “Location-based-socialfi,” strengthens connections between users, enhancing community cohesion. The “Infra-as-a-service” feature, in collaboration with DePIN projects, brings diversified opportunities to users.

About Roam

Roam transforms internet access with a decentralized network and OpenRoaming™, connecting you seamlessly to millions of OpenRoaming™ WiFi access points. It simplifies connectivity and enhances security via its proprietary DID solution. Roam permits the capture and utilization of rich user data (who, what, where) while promising the anonymity of decentralized IDs to permit data incentivization without compromising user identity.

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