Location
Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
Event Website
https://hicss.hawaii.edu/
Start Date
7-1-2025 12:00 AM
End Date
10-1-2025 12:00 AM
Description
This study showcases the successful implementation of a blockchain-enabled sharing economy model by the Helium Network, setting a benchmark for the future of sharing economies. We examine the economic dynamics and operational characteristics of Helium. Our analysis highlights how Helium’s innovative use of blockchain technology and Helium Network Tokens (HNT) fosters network expansion and sustainability. By balancing HNT scarcity with network growth, Helium demonstrates the potential for decentralized, community-driven models to thrive. These findings offer valuable insights and a framework for improving and developing future sharing economy initiatives that prioritize genuine sharing and community well-being over profit maximization.
Recommended Citation
Rad, Pouria; Jozani, Mohsen; Zanella, Gianluca; Safaei Pour, Morteza; and Abhari, Kaveh, "Reimagining the Sharing Economy through Blockchain: The Case of Helium’s Decentralized Wireless Network" (2025). Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2025 (HICSS-58). 8.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/hicss-58/os/blockchain/8
Reimagining the Sharing Economy through Blockchain: The Case of Helium’s Decentralized Wireless Network
Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
This study showcases the successful implementation of a blockchain-enabled sharing economy model by the Helium Network, setting a benchmark for the future of sharing economies. We examine the economic dynamics and operational characteristics of Helium. Our analysis highlights how Helium’s innovative use of blockchain technology and Helium Network Tokens (HNT) fosters network expansion and sustainability. By balancing HNT scarcity with network growth, Helium demonstrates the potential for decentralized, community-driven models to thrive. These findings offer valuable insights and a framework for improving and developing future sharing economy initiatives that prioritize genuine sharing and community well-being over profit maximization.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/hicss-58/os/blockchain/8