15. 5G Omni-Protocol & Proof of Coverage (w/ Boris Renski & James Fayal)

Boris Resnki, founder of FreedomFi, and returning guest James Fayal join to discuss making Helium an omni-protocol network (starting with 5G) and enabling Proof of Coverage for new protocols.This is an amazing discussion with tons of detail, including the 5G launch plan, carrier deals, possible exploits and more. Boris and James do an excellent job of answering the tough questions.0:00:00 - Start0:02:03 - What Helium Is & Could Be0:03:06 - FreedomFi Intro & Back Story0:06:59 - Helium Meets FreedomFi0:09:41 - HIP 27 Intro0:16:26 - Integrating Helium With Existing Cellular Networks0:17:07 - How Cellular Networks Are Built0:21:52 - How Cellular Will Work on Helium0:28:22 - HIP 27 Explanation0:32:09 - HIP 37 Intro0:39:49 - How Data Credits Are Priced Per Protocol0:42:33 - Why 5G Needs Proof of Coverage0:48:18 - How 5G Proof of Coverage Will Work0:54:16 - Preventing PoC Sybil Attacks0:59:19 - IMEI Spoofing1:04:10 - Professional Witnesses1:11:13 - HIP 37 Skeptic: Diverting PoC Rewards From LoRaWAN1:20:35 - HIP 37 Skeptic: Preventing 5G Wealth Concentration1:25:05 - HIP 37 Skeptic: Solving Cold Start For New Protocols1:27:39 - HIP 37 Skeptic: Preventing DC Burn Arbitrage1:33:46 - HIP 37 Conclusion1:37:52 - We Love LoRaWAN1:41:08 - Suggested Reading1:42:14 - Bonus: Redenomination HIP OverviewResources:Learn more about Helium: https://www.helium.com/Follow me: https://twitter.com/rawrmaanFollow Boris: https://twitter.com/zer0tweetsFollow FreedomFi: https://twitter.com/Open5GFollow James: https://twitter.com/JMFayalFollow Helium: https://twitter.com/heliumIntro song: Lakey Inspired - Arcade