DePIN News: Dabba Domino's India WiFi Partnership
This week’s DePIN roundup is led by the Dabba Domino's India WiFi partnership, a real-world deployment that expands free connectivity at scale. We also cover the new 4DSKY rewards estimator for aviation tracking, early price discovery for Beamable’s token launch, Helium’s HIP148 reward changes, and a project spotlight on CapturGO’s privacy-first location data.
In this issue
- Dabba x Domino’s India: real-scale WiFi partnership
- 4DSKY rewards estimator is live
- Beamable TGE price discovery
- HIP148 reallocation on Helium Mobile
- Project spotlight: CapturGO location data
ROI recap of the week
- Helium WiFi: ~ $1.05/day — ROI: 237–942 days
- WeatherXM: ~ $0.16/day — ROI: ~2,500 days
- GEODNET: ~ $1.80/day — ROI: ~386 days
- Aethir Edge: ~ $0.50/day — ROI: ~2,800 days
- Entropy: ~ $0.46/day — ROI: ~500 days
- Nubila Marco: ~ $0.88/day — ROI: ~339 days
Dabba partners with Domino’s to expand real-world WiFi access
Dabba has partnered with Domino’s India to power free in-store WiFi and serve as the primary internet connection for participating locations. It’s a strong validation of Dabba’s model, bringing decentralized connectivity to a household brand.
The network is already consuming ~292TB of data daily, a signal of meaningful real-world adoption and scale. Source
4DSKY: Rewards estimator live
Moken launched the 4DSKY rewards estimator to help prospective operators model potential earnings for low-altitude aircraft tracking. If you missed the Wingbits window or your hex was taken, this is a solid way to evaluate your location for aviation data coverage. Estimate rewards here.
Looking to get started with hardware? Grab the Airsquitter (4DSKY) to begin contributing ADS-B and Mode-S data on day one.
Beamable TGE: finding its early market floor
Beamable’s TGE opened around $0.11 and quickly retraced to the $0.02 range as liquidity and holders adjusted. Volatility like this is common during initial price discovery; the market needs time to digest emissions, liquidity depth, and roadmap execution.
Track the token here: CMC DEX link
HIP148: reshaping rewards across the mobile network
HIP148 went live on November 10, reallocating the 20% mobile mapping rewards on Helium Mobile. Mapping incentives were removed, with the 20% split to: 10% to service provider reward pools and 10% to the data transfer pool for coverage deployers. Mapping contributors will no longer receive crypto rewards, while hotspot owners may see a slight uptick due to redistribution.
Planning to expand coverage? Consider the 10x Bundle Helium Mobile Outdoor WiFi Hotspot for commercial deployments.
Project spotlight
CapturGO: reimagining navigation data for everyone
CapturGO takes a Waze-like approach to location data with a privacy-first model. The free Android/iOS app passively collects anonymous GPS and sensor data, and users can report potholes, floods, or congestion to earn more.
Instead of selling identity, CapturGO sells “moments”—privacy-preserving, hyperlocal signals that inform ads and foot-traffic insights. The bigger opportunity is aggregated movement analytics—peak hours, behavior, and trends—redistributing value back to contributors.
JD’s take
CapturGO is a standout—getting paid to power a Waze-like dataset feels overdue, and the team’s founder shared thoughtful insights on our X Spaces. Dabba landing Domino’s India is a huge brand validation and a meaningful milestone for decentralized connectivity.
Beamable’s token looks like a typical early TGE unwind—worth watching once liquidity matures. And with HIP148 live, one of Helium Mobile’s unique plan perks is gone; while mapping rewards end, coverage deployers may benefit from the new allocation.