# Dabba Network

> Bridging the Data gap in India with Dabba.

Dabba Network is a decentralized WiFi infrastructure operator connecting local cable operators across India. It uses the DBT token to reward stakeholders who deploy and maintain hotspots for underserved communities.

Dabba Network is a company that builds and coordinates a decentralized marketplace for public WiFi connectivity in India, classified as an infrastructure operator in the DePIN space. It connects local cable operators, hotspot owners, bandwidth providers, and hardware manufacturers to deliver affordable, high-speed internet to underserved households and businesses. The network is aimed at communities where traditional telecom coverage remains limited or costly.

The platform addresses the gap between rising data demand and existing broadband infrastructure by aggregating a large base of local cable operators who already hold physical access and trust within their neighborhoods. Smart contracts deployed on a blockchain coordinate token incentive allocations to each stakeholder based on the value they contribute to the network, and these allocations can be adjusted over time through community proposals. Hotspots are deployed and maintained by these local partners rather than by a centralized telecom provider.

The company's core offering includes hotspot hardware, a network explorer for tracking real time statistics, and a token used to reward connectivity enablers while being consumed as users access data. Its scope includes hardware sales, managed deployment services, and staking mechanisms tied to its token. Dabba Network is used by individual hotspot purchasers, local cable operators, and everyday internet users seeking affordable connectivity across India.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2021-11-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/dabba

## Products

- [Dabba Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dabba): Dabba Network is a decentralized physical infrastructure network that coordinates public WiFi connectivity across underserved areas. It connects local cable operators, hotspot owners, bandwidth providers, and end users through smart contracts that allocate token-based incentives to each participant according to their contribution. The network manages hardware deployment, bandwidth distribution, and reward distribution through an on-chain marketplace, and is used primarily by operators and hotspot owners building connectivity infrastructure. (DePin, Live, Main Product)
- [Dabba Lite Hotspot](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dabba): Hardware device for the Dabba Network designed for WiFi connectivity deployment across India. The system enables internet access through standardized protocols while integrating with the Dabba Network's tokenized incentive structure. The hardware features MT762AT processor architecture supporting multiple IEEE WiFi standards through a compact form factor. The system automates network reporting through regular heartbeat signals while facilitating bandwidth management and user authentication. (DePin, Live)
- [Dabba Lite](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dabba): Dabba Lite is a low-cost WiFi router built for deployment on the Dabba Network. It provides indoor public WiFi access using a multi-core processor and dual-band wireless radios, while running lightweight applications that earn token rewards based on data usage. The device is purchased by hotspot owners and deployed by local operators in underserved residential and commercial areas, linking hardware ownership to on-chain reward distribution. (DePin, Live)
- [Dabba Pro](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dabba): Dabba Pro is a premium router hardware line for the Dabba Network aimed at users needing higher-capacity connectivity and application support. It supports running decentralized applications directly on the device and is designed to integrate with smart home and industrial automation systems through IoT connectivity. The product targets hotspot owners seeking greater network performance than the entry-level hardware offers, extending the network's function beyond basic internet access. (DePin, In Development)
- [Dabba Laser](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dabba): Dabba Laser is a free-space optical backhaul system designed to deliver high-speed connectivity between rooftop units without new cabling. It uses auto-aligning laser transmitters to link locations up to five kilometers apart, forming a mesh backbone that connects to WiFi routers via cable or cellular links to extend coverage across a city. The system is intended for network operators building out backhaul infrastructure for the Dabba Network, and it remains in a testing and deployment phase ahead of a public rollout. (DePin)

## Assets

- [DBT (DBT)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dabba): DBT is the utility token of Dabba Network, a decentralized WiFi infrastructure network operating on Solana. It is used to reward hotspot owners, cable operators, and backhaul providers, to pay hotspot activation fees, and to purchase data credits for internet access. A mint-buyback-and-burn mechanism ties network revenue and usage to token burns, creating deflationary pressure as broadband adoption and platform activity grow. (Utility)

## Links

- [Documentation](https://gitbook.dabba.network)
- [Main](https://dabba.com)
- [Privacy policy](https://dabba.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://dabba.com/buy/terms)
- [Blog](https://blog.dabba.com/blog)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/DabbaNetwork)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/3AQQPtHXcJ)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxL2QHwqobMZ2L5F9XJW0bQ)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wifidabba)

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