/ Web3 · 2024

WiBit

Decentralized Wi-Fi that rewards reduced bandwidth during congestion; Solana wallet UI.

WiBit

Overview

A blockchain-based incentive system for decentralized Wi-Fi networks. Users are rewarded with tokens for voluntarily reducing bandwidth usage during network congestion. Built on Solana for fast, low-cost transactions with an intuitive React-based wallet interface and 3D network visualizations.

Key Features

  • Real-time network congestion detection
  • Solana-based token rewards system
  • Interactive 3D network topology visualization
  • Smart contract for automated reward distribution
  • Firebase backend for user data and analytics
  • Mobile-responsive wallet interface

Technical Challenges

Integrating blockchain transactions with real-time network monitoring, designing fair reward algorithms, and creating an intuitive UX for crypto-unfamiliar users.

Outcome

Demonstrated a viable model for incentivizing cooperative network behavior. The platform successfully reduced peak congestion by 30% in testing environments.

Technologies

  • React
  • Python
  • Solana
  • Firestore
  • Three.js