@mleixercu Are you still feeling good about the purchase?

What other projects are you running?

@PuNkYsHuNgRy There's no solid info about this yet. What I heard is that black box owners can connect external antennas (available later at additional cost) to the black box and share their existing internet connection with others.

@PuNkYsHuNgRy

This is the latest info about it

I. Core Concept & Hardware

What is the Black Box?,

A multi-functional crypto-router merging digital infrastructure (Wi-Fi, compute, storage, networking) into one device.,

Origin: Evolved from Dawn’s need for a decentralized broadband node → became a "nexus point" for DePIN protocols.,

Vision: Empower households to build the future internet ("one box that does it all").,

Key Hardware Features:,

Upgradable Wi-Fi 6/7/8 cards (first future-proof router).,

Dual-mode operation:,

Local sharing: Neighbors share one internet bill (e.g., 4 users save ~$128/month each).

Long-range: Outdoor antennas extend coverage up to 6–7 miles ($400 antenna covers thousands of homes).

GPU slots: Larger GPUs support more protocols (RTX 3060 to 4090 options).,

Power: ~300-400W (~$35/month at 12¢/kWh).,

II. Software, Use Cases & Market Disruption

Consumer Experience:,

App Store Model: Mobile app toggles DePIN protocols (Helium, Filecoin, etc.) with one click.,

Dawn Explorer: Transparent marketplace for bandwidth pricing/performance comparison.,

2.User Benefits:

Become a micro-ISP: Set custom rates, share bandwidth, earn rewards.,

Cost Savings: Split bills with neighbors (VLAN-segmented networks).,

Bandwidth Agnostic: Works with any source (Comcast, Starlink, fiber, etc.).,

Market Disruption:,

Targets ISP monopolies: Creates infinite local ISPs → drives competition.,

Solves "internet deserts": Bridges coverage gaps (e.g., low-income areas pay more for worse service).,

Peer-to-Peer Protocol: Dawn automates delivery/billing; users control pricing.,

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III. Ecosystem Strategy & Future Roadmap

DePIN Integration:,

10+ partners announce (e.g., Helium Mobile for PassPoint roaming in US/Mexico).,

"Costco for DePIN": One device replaces fragmented hardware → cheaper/more efficient.,

Developer-friendly: Proxmox virtualization supports custom VMs (firewalls, Windows, gaming).,

Early Adopter Perks:,

Founders Edition: Exclusive NFTs, swag, and "mystery rewards" for first buyers.,

Order: shop.dawninternet.com (accepts SOL + fiat).,

2025 Roadmap:,

Global Explorer: Map optimal node locations + bounty programs for deployment.,

Data Center Partnerships: Urban users tap into cheap wholesale bandwidth.,

Web2 Expansion: Position DePIN as competitive alternative to AWS/cloud providers.,

Key Quotes

Neil (CEO): "We’re turning users into micro-ISPs. The Black Box is the nexus point for the internet’s future – where households power the ecosystem.",

James (CPO): "Our app store abstracts complexity. Whether you’re a grandma or crypto-native, you can run DePIN protocols in one tap.",

Why This Matters

For Users: Monetize idle resources (bandwidth/compute) while upgrading home Wi-Fi.,

For DePIN: Solves the "hardware fragmentation" problem → accelerates adoption.,

For Web3: Bridges crypto and real-world utility (affordable internet, decentralized infra).,

TLDR: The Black Box is a Wi-Fi router on steroids – share bandwidth with neighbors, run 10+ DePIN protocols, earn rewards, and disrupt ISP monopolies. Think "Starlink for peer-to-peer internet" meets "Apple’s ecosystem simplicity."