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Roam Whitepaper v1.0

Roam: Decentralized OpenRoaming WiFi Networks

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Abstract

One Global Wi-Fi Network and OpenRoaming

1.1 One Global Wi-Fi Network

1.2 Enterprise WiFi

1.3 Achievements and Challenges of OpenRoaming

Decentralized Wireless Access Network

2.1 The Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) Concept

2.2 Token Incentivization

2.3 DeWi

2.4 Web3.0 and DePIN / DeWi

Roam Decentralized OpenRoaming WiFi

3.1 Design Overview

3.2 Roam Protocol

3.3 Roam WiFi

Roam Tokenomics

4.1 Tokenomics Enabled Flywheel

4.2 Category and Quantity

4.3 Proof-of-Service and Proof-of-Validation Mining

4.4 Staking Process

4.5 Tokenomics Models

4.6 The Generation, Circulation and Usage of $ROAM Tokens

Roadmap

Conclusion

References

Roam Whitepaper v1.0

Roam: Decentralized OpenRoaming WiFi Networks

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Abstract

One Global Wi-Fi Network and OpenRoaming

1.1 One Global Wi-Fi Network

1.2 Enterprise WiFi

1.3 Achievements and Challenges of OpenRoaming

Decentralized Wireless Access Network

2.1 The Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) Concept

2.2 Token Incentivization

2.3 DeWi

2.4 Web3.0 and DePIN / DeWi

Roam Decentralized OpenRoaming WiFi

3.1 Design Overview

3.2 Roam Protocol

3.3 Roam WiFi

Roam Tokenomics

4.1 Tokenomics Enabled Flywheel

4.2 Category and Quantity

4.3 Proof-of-Service and Proof-of-Validation Mining

4.4 Staking Process

4.5 Tokenomics Models

4.6 The Generation, Circulation and Usage of $ROAM Tokens

Roadmap

Conclusion

References

References

References

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