Crypto wireless network Helium was once the poster child for tangible crypto utility, but growing skepticism of the model and major brands distancing themselves from the project has cast doubt on its effectiveness. Nova Labs, which created and now supports the decentralized Helium network, has a plan to bring more high-profile brands and large companies into the fray with “1663”, an integration arm to help large-scale enterprises develop and deploy projects and products built around Helium’s internet of things (IoT) network. Amir Haleem, Nova Labs CEO and Helium co-founder, described 1663 as a necessary next step for the backers of an open-source network that has grown in scale over the last two years, but still presents challenges for adoption. 1663 is designed to handle complete project solutions for companies that can use Helium’s low-power, wide area network. Nova’s team will source the needed hardware, build software and integrations, and deliver ongoing support after launch. Meanwhile, miners have seen shrinking crypto token rewards as Helium scaled, and the network has taken flak for what appears to be low usage. Helium and its founders have faced increasing scrutiny as the network gained prominence, and the company has promised a “much more rigorous” process for vetting claimed partners for marketing materials. Helium is also in the process of migrating from its own blockchain to Solana following last fall’s community vote, and Helium Mobile will integrate with the Solana Saga smartphone. Nova is attempting to overcome growing criticism and showcase the potential of Helium’s expanding “network of networks”. “Our mission has always been to make it easy for people to take advantage of decentralized networks,” Haleem said. “The work that Nova does is breaking down some of those barriers so that you’re taking advantage of a decentralized network without even really knowing or caring about it.” Nova Labs has launched 1663, a new integration arm to help large-scale enterprises develop and deploy projects and products built around Helium’s internet of things (IoT) network. This comes as the network has faced increasing scrutiny and skepticism, and miners have seen shrinking crypto token rewards. Nova’s team will source the needed hardware, build software and integrations, and deliver ongoing support after launch. Simultaneously, Helium is also in the process of migrating from its own blockchain to Solana following last fall’s community vote, as it attempts to showcase the potential of Helium’s expanding “network of networks”. #Helium #1663 #IoT #DecentralizedNetwork #CryptoTokens

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