# Helium Network | | The **Helium Network** is a decentralized wireless Internet of things (IoT) network using the LoRaWAN system, tied to the cryptocurrency Helium Network Token. Nodes on the network are generally owned and placed by individuals in their homes or offices, and they are rewarded for their participation in the network in payments of HNT. The network aims to provide connectivity to IoT sensor devices in areas, where wireless or mobile coverage is minimal, or requires too much power. | | ---- | ---- | | | wikipedia:: [Helium Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium_Network) | | | url:: [Helium Network](https://www.helium.com/) | ## Sources - [Mappers Heloium](https://mappers.helium.com) - good to see line of sight based on what Helium devices have reached from various points, and Helium uses LoRa radios so it should be similar or even better on [[Meshtastic]] since it has higher power I think - [Helium Hotspot Explorer](https://explorer.helium.com)