What is DAWN?
DAWN (dawninternet) is a protocol for building a decentralized, trustless Internet network with the goal of reducing reliance on monopolistic Internet Service Providers (ISPs). DAWN has three key components:
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Incentive Mechanism
Uses tokens to reward network members based on their contributions and performance.
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Decentralized Consensus Mechanism
Implements mechanisms like "Proof of Bandwidth" and "Proof of Location" to ensure network performance.
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Bandwidth Marketplace
Provides a platform for buying and selling bandwidth, turning internet savings and resale into an investment.
How it Works
Each member in the DAWN network fulfills one of the following roles:
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Bandwidth Node (BN)
Provides wholesale internet connections from data centers or directly connects to Internet Exchanges, using high-speed radios (>1Gbps) to supply connectivity to nodes within a 5-mile radius.
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Distribution Node (DN)
Located in commercial or residential buildings, these nodes connect to BNs and share connections through an antenna system, creating a self-healing wireless mesh network.
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End-User (EN)
Consumes bandwidth provided by DNs.
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Foundation
Manages smart contracts and global network services.
Key Features
- Versatile Wireless Devices: DAWN uses multi-purpose wireless devices, avoiding dependency on specific hardware providers. It operates on unlicensed high frequencies like 60GHz and 6GHz, combined with electronically steerable antenna systems (RAS) for extended and self-healing connections.
- Cloud-Based Routing: Employs multi-purpose computers with cloud-based routing and supports IPv6 as the primary protocol, with IPv4 in dual-stack mode.
- Proof-Based Mechanisms: Authentication and service contracts rely on "Proof of Bandwidth," which measures network performance and rewards participating nodes with DAWN tokens. Contracts are categorized as Federal, Backbone, and Access, with payments based on bandwidth, data, and location.
- Blockchain Technology: DAWN leverages Solana blockchain for implementing service contracts. It incorporates "Proof of Backhaul," "Proof of Service," and "Proof of Location" mechanisms, secured by validators and optimistic Oracles.
Investors
- February 27, 2023: In a Series A round, Andrena raised $15 million, led by Dragonfly Capital, with participation from FJ Labs, Castle Island Ventures, and Escape Velocity.
- August 8, 2024: Andrena, the company developing DAWN, secured $18 million, again led by Dragonfly Capital, with support from Parafi Capital, Wintermute, and Castle Island Ventures.
How to Participate in the Airdrop
Step 1: Install the Chrome Extension:
Extension Link
Step 2: Register an account using your email:
- Enter the code: shxkj3s7
- Check your email and verify your account.
Step 3: Complete social tasks to earn 15,000 points.
Step 4: Invite friends to earn additional points.
By following these steps, you can get started with DAWN and potentially earn rewards through its airdrop program!