Uplink, a decentralized connectivity ecosystem for existing and new internet infrastructure, has announced an implementation on Avalanche, a Layer 1 blockchain and smart contracts platform.
The decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) Layer 1 project built on the Avalanche Blockchain, paves the way for “global decentralized internet connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional enterprise connectivity and community-driven network models.”
As connected devices become the daily norm in society, network connectivity in turn becomes fragmented, overwhelmed “by inefficiencies, monopolized by few, and hard to scale.”
Although 95% of the global population live in areas with a mobile footprint, 38% of those people sit in a usage gap “due to poor infrastructure, interoperability challenges, and high access costs.”
Uplink, the “decentralized” and infrastructure free internet ecosystem has created a unified network of devices that “collaborate and share connectivity, allowing digital systems to function intelligently and affordably from anywhere.”
Building this decentralized connectivity environment, consumers opt into becoming connectivity providers by using their “existing Wi-Fi routers or deploying new ones to earn immediate rewards.”
Uplink rolled out the points dashboard beta, to encourage users to become connectivity partners, welcoming over “150,000 registered users with over 40,000 users onboarded within the first two weeks of the platform’s beta launch.”
Carlos Lei, CEO of Uplink said:
“We aim to transform the way connectivity is accessed, utilized, shared and serviced. Our strategic collaboration with Avalanche sets the stage for substantial innovations in decentralized connectivity, doubling down on the critical pillars of accessibility, reliability, and affordability in the global connectivity market.”
This growth showcases user interest and highlights Uplink’s ability to unite supply and demand in the connectivity market.
A broad ecosystem of services, technologies, and infrastructure that facilitate internet and network access in this market include “internet service providers (ISPs), decentralized networks, wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and 5G, and related services that deliver reliable, fast, and accessible connectivity to individuals and businesses.”
Targeting a sector that data firm Messari estimates will exceed $3.5 trillion by 2028, Uplink is building a decentralized global wireless network to tackle the existing challenges of the telecom industry such as “billing and settlements, network offloading, and high capital expenditures and operational costs.”
Avalanche’s L1 blockchain tech represents a scalable blockchain allowing near-instant transaction finality, privacy, and transparency suited for Uplink’s high volume of activity “while serving the decentralized needs of enterprises and community-driven connectivity networks.”
Lydia Chiu, SVP of Corporate Development and CIO of Blizzard the Avalanche Fund said:
“Blizzard’s investment into Uplink underscores the importance of advancing the DePIN sector and recognizing Uplink as a leader in decentralized internet solutions. This initiative builds on our work across industries—from real-world assets to decentralized finance and gaming—where Avalanche’s technology is maintaining secure, scalable solutions.”
From urban centers to the most remote locations, Uplink serves as a network orchestrator to provide connectivity everywhere for enterprises, telcos, and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), “eliminating the need for clients to deploy or maintain their own infrastructure.”