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Jun 13, 7:06 pm

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Franklin Templeton Highlights Solana Projects Hivemapper and Helium

Franklin Templeton has identified two DePIN projects, Hivemapper and Helium, as promising projects in the $26 billion crypto sector. Both projects run on the Solana blockchain and aim to decentralize infrastructure for internet-based services such as mapping and wireless. Hivemapper has already mapped over 20% of the world's roads and Helium offers a wireless mobile service with cheaper subscription packages than traditional carriers.

Franklin Templeton has identified two DePIN projects, Hivemapper and Helium, as promising projects in the $26 billion crypto sector. Both projects run on the Solana blockchain and aim to decentralize infrastructure for internet-based services such as mapping and wireless. Hivemapper has already mapped over 20% of the world's roads and Helium offers a wireless mobile service with cheaper subscription packages than traditional carriers.

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