# Wingbits > A global network creating the world's largest virtual map of the sky Wingbits enables worldwide flight tracking through specialized ADS-B hardware, rewarding contributors with tokens while providing secure aviation data to businesses. Wingbits operates a decentralized physical infrastructure network for flight tracking, allowing contributors to earn cryptocurrency rewards by monitoring aircraft using specialized hardware. The network captures ADS-B signals with cryptographically-secured devices, providing superior data to aviation industry clients while ensuring fair compensation to data providers. - Type: Company - Sector: Data & Analytics - Status: Active - Founded: 2023-03-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/wingbits ## Products - [Wingbits Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/wingbits): A decentralized network of ADS-B receivers that track aircraft globally, using cryptographically-secured hardware with proof-of-location technology to provide accurate and tamper-proof flight data. (DePin, Live, Main Product) - [Wingbits Flight Map](https://thegrid.id/profiles/wingbits): Wingbits Flight Map is an interactive visualization interface displaying real-time aircraft positions, flight paths, and coverage data. The system renders ADS-B data from the Wingbits network with altitude information, receiver locations, and signal quality indicators. Users access flight tracking visualization through web-based map interface with global coverage display. (Data Terminal, Live) - [Wingbits Geosigner](https://thegrid.id/profiles/wingbits): USB security dongle providing cryptographic proof-of-location verification for Wingbits stations, ensuring data integrity and preventing tampering through secure hardware attestation. (DePin, Live) - [Wingbits Satellite](https://thegrid.id/profiles/wingbits): Orbital satellite developed in partnership with Spire Global to validate terrestrial ADS-B data and provide coverage in remote areas where ground stations are impractical. (DePin, In Development) - [Wingbits Historical Data API](https://thegrid.id/profiles/wingbits): Wingbits Historical Data API provides archived ADS-B flight tracking records in CSV, Parquet, and JSON formats. The system enables analysis of past air traffic patterns, route optimization research, and airspace integration planning. Users access time-based directory structures with hourly data segments for regional or global coverage analysis. (OnChain Data API, Live) - [Wingbits DePIN Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/wingbits): Wingbits DePIN Network is a decentralized flight tracking infrastructure rewarding hardware operators for ADS-B data collection. The system utilizes cryptographic security chips and GPS proof-of-location technology for data verification. Participants deploy approved receiver hardware in hexagonal coverage zones, earning WINGS tokens based on data quality, coverage, and uptime performance. (DePin, Live) ## Assets - [WINGS (WINGS)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/wingbits): WINGS is the utility token of Wingbits Network. It is used to reward station operators who contribute ADS-B flight tracking data to the network, and can be used by third parties to pay for raw or enriched ADS-B data. 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