Wi-Fi networks are no longer just about individual connections—they’re becoming part of a larger, community-powered infrastructure. As DePIN networks take the lead in solving real-world access challenges, global internet coverage is becoming more inclusive, resilient, and rewarding for those who contribute.
Uplink, a decentralized connectivity ecosystem, is rapidly expanding its global footprint, driven by the launch of the next-generation Uplink App. Since the mobile application’s release on March 24, 2025, users registered more than 500,000 routers worldwide. In total, the Uplink network now boasts over 650,000 pre-registered and registered routers—laying the groundwork for a decentralized, blockchain-based, and community-driven internet infrastructure.
The Uplink App allows users to register routers, map network reliability, and earn Uplink Points through a gamified rewards system. Unlike traditional bandwidth-sharing platforms, Uplink focuses on crowdsourced network expansion, offering incentives for router verification, referrals, and participation in high-impact “Surge” events.
Building a Decentralized Internet: One Router at a Time
The Uplink App is designed to be intuitive, fast, and accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Once users download the app from the App Store or Google Play, they can register their routers by confirming location details, selecting venue types, and verifying network details. From that moment on, registered routers begin earning daily Uplink Points, which will integrate on-chain with the platform’s upcoming testnet and $ULX token ecosystem.
The key features of the Uplink App include:
- Register Wi-Fi Routers: Seamlessly connect existing routers to the Uplink network and earn rewards.
- Verify Network Coverage: Help map and validate global internet coverage and reliability.
- Join Surge Events: Earn up to 10x points by registering routers in high-priority regions.
- Refer New Users: Invite others to the network and unlock up to one million bonus points through multi-tiered commissions.
- Track Rankings and Earnings: Monitor your progress, compare rankings, and view detailed points analytics through the app and Portal.
“Uplink isn’t just about staying connected—it’s about empowering users to actively shape the future of internet access,” said Carlos Lei, CEO of Uplink. “In just three weeks since launching the Uplink App, our community has registered over 500,000 routers worldwide. This is an incredible show of momentum that highlights the power of collective action. And yet, this is only the beginning. The app is just one piece of a much larger vision: a decentralized connectivity ecosystem that puts ownership and opportunity into the hands of users.”
The Rise of DePIN
Uplink is part of a growing sector of DePIN applications that are transforming how infrastructure is built, managed, and monetized. DePIN combines blockchain technology with physical infrastructure deployment, allowing decentralized communities to coordinate and fund real-world utilities—whether that’s internet access, energy grids, or edge computing networks.
Telecommunications, in particular, is emerging as one of DePIN’s most high-impact verticals. According to Messari, DePIN has the potential to grow 100 to 1,000 times beyond its current market value, reaching a projected market cap of $3.5 trillion by 2028. As demand for AI agents, spatial computing, and autonomous technologies continues to rise, the need for dynamic, decentralized internet access has never been greater.
Uplink is uniquely positioned to address this demand by bridging physical infrastructure with blockchain incentives. While traditional telecom providers remain essential to global connectivity, Uplink offers a complementary, community-powered model—scalable, cost-effective, and designed to support network expansion through decentralized participation.
A Network Built for Everyone to Connect
Uplink’s DePIN network is already showing signs of massive grassroots adoption. In addition to hundreds of thousands of registered routers, the platform is expanding rapidly as users continue to register new routers, participate in Surge events, and refer others to join the network.
The Uplink App enables users to register their routers, view router deployments and surge zones around the world through the Explorer, while the Portal allows for in-depth analytics, earnings, router management, and referral analytics. Soon, users will also be able to connect to verified routers for free internet access—no passwords required—through a seamless experience powered by the Uplink network.
From Latin America to Southeast Asia, from rural towns to enterprise hubs and vibrant urban centers, Uplink is driving a bottom-up transformation in global connectivity. Enterprises, telecom providers, and communities are increasingly viewing DePIN as a viable solution to bridge the digital divide, offload traffic, and expand infrastructure.
What’s Next for Uplink
As the network continues to scale, Uplink is preparing to activate on-chain functionalities with the rollout of its testnet and mainnet. These milestones will introduce ULX token rewards, governance mechanisms, and deployment on Avalanche as an L1 platform—ensuring security, interoperability, and seamless rewards distribution.
With strategic partnerships in place—including Avalanche, Deutsche Telekom, E.ON, and the Wireless Broadband Alliance—Uplink is paving the way for decentralized telecommunications at scale.
The decentralized future of connectivity is no longer theoretical. It’s here, and Uplink is building it—router by router, region by region.To join the movement, download the Uplink App on iOS or Android, register your router, and help bring decentralized internet access to the world.
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