Community Update - 01 May 2025

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April flew by. Let’s catch up.

From Spark AirNode Drop Five to major crypto event appearances, launch of core staking, and expanding our reach, April was all about momentum.

Join us for a full recap and live community Q&A.

:date: Thursday, May 1st at 15:00 UTC
:round_pushpin: X Spaces: https://x.com/i/spaces/1BdxYqNoyRNxX

Bring your questions. Bring your energy.

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Recent and Upcoming Events

Token2049, Dubai

  • World Mobile’s reputation significantly grown, recognized as a leading project in the decentralized telecom (DePIN) space.
  • Invited to exclusive events and private discussions.
  • Significant meetings held, including with SK Chain and other prominent (undisclosed) partners.

Paris Blockchain Week

  • Facilitated by James Bowater, crucial in arranging high-value meetings.
  • Several follow-up discussions ongoing; future announcements planned.
  • Strong connections made with infrastructure projects.

Digital Commonwealth Summit, London

  • Attended by Mike, Andy Soper, Emmanuel (“TheDepinCat”), and others.
  • Productive dialogues with key stakeholders.
  • Event culminated in awards dinner, valuable for networking and visibility.

Staking Updates

Core Staking (Cardano/EVM Migration)

  • Launched approximately one week prior; around 300 million WMTx already staked.
  • Snapshot initiated for May epoch on Cardano and EVM.
  • Community requests met by providing continuity from previous Cardano staking.
  • Unclaimed rewards from older Cardano vaults to be re-enabled shortly, managed through original wallet/email combination via the vault dashboard.

Premier Staking (Upcoming Launch)

  • Completely distinct from Core Staking; designed for deeper community engagement and ecosystem participation.
  • Key features include:
    • Referral rewards multiplier.
    • Priority access to AirNode sales.
    • Exclusive alpha/beta product access.
    • Discounts on node hardware.
  • Detailed FAQ and instructional videos being published soon on YouTube.

World Mobile Chain Development

  • Initially planned Layer 3 complexity caused delays; switched to implementing Layer 2 blockchain solutions.
  • Multiple Layer 2 candidates currently undergoing rigorous stress-testing by community members.
  • Targeting mainnet launch shortly after final tests complete, integrating World Mobile subscribers fully on-chain for daily active usage.
  • Community to expect significant announcements and tangible progress soon.

AirNodes & Sales Platform Improvements

Spark Node Sales

  • Recent “Spark Node Drop 6” sold out rapidly, showcasing extremely high demand.
  • Increased frequency of node drops confirmed, approximately bi-weekly moving forward.

Upcoming AirNode Sales (Portals, Titans)

  • USA location confirmed to return within next one to two sales.
  • African and European country expansions expected soon.
  • Portals and Titans definitely returning; Links possibly at later stages.

Sales Platform Enhancements

  • Platform significantly optimized; noted by the community for speed improvements.
  • Updates made based on community feedback:
    • Document review time being significantly reduced (currently 1 hour).
    • Streamlined checkout/payment processes.
  • Strong recommendation for community members to re-confirm subscription to whitelist emails to ensure notification reliability for node sales.

World Mobile Phone Plans & User Experience Updates

  • USA phone plans soft-launch successful; users reporting superior coverage compared to traditional networks during long-distance tests (e.g., Nevada to California).
  • Influential users (KOLs), including Charles Hoskinson, involved in testing phase to enhance visibility.
  • Full-scale onboarding for waitlisted subscribers contingent on final audit completion (Web app & Premier Staking integration).
  • Audits currently ongoing, expected completion within next 1-2 weeks.

HD1 Platform and Hex Guardians Updates

  • Dedicated HD1 team rapidly progressing development; initial phase nearing completion.
  • HD1 platform designed as cutting-edge, integrated telecom management tool for Hex Guardians, AirNode operators, agents, and affiliates.
  • Significant industry interest already established for Hex Guardian roles.
  • Affiliate program to closely support Hex Guardian milestones; key to expanding subscriber base.
  • High anticipation and community discussions already active within the dedicated Discord channel.

World Mobile App Update (Android Release)

  • Major app update launched, gradually rolling out via Google Play within the next 24 hours.
  • Key new features:
    • 10 New User Badges rewarding community scanning and milestones.
    • Scan History available from July 2024 onwards.
    • Custom Usernames now possible for global leaderboard visibility.
    • Picture-in-picture scanning improved for better multitasking.
  • Deprecated Features:
    • Wux rewards and in-app shop retired, existing balances redeemable within 60 days.
    • Crypto Wallet functionality removed to streamline user experience.
    • Live chat temporarily paused pending backend updates.

Upcoming Scan for Points Redemption

  • Within weeks, users can redeem earned scan points for real ecosystem rewards, such as:
    • Discounts on phone plans.
    • Travel SIMs.
    • World Mobile merchandise.
  • Additional exciting community-oriented scanning events and treasure hunts planned.

Community Reminders and Recommendations

  • Premier Staking launch imminent; users encouraged to review FAQs and tutorial videos (YouTube playlist forthcoming).
  • Community advised to re-subscribe to email whitelist updates for reliable AirNode drop notifications.
  • Continued engagement and feedback essential to ecosystem growth; active participation highly encouraged.
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