Tracking value returned to the community through real network revenue.
Data current as of 5 July
What Are EarthNode Buybacks?
EarthNode buybacks are WMTx tokens that World Mobile purchases from the open market using network revenue. These tokens are then redistributed to EarthNode operators and stakers as part of the reward system.
This metric reflects how much real value the network is generating. When buybacks rise, it signals more users, increased network activity, higher data usage, and stronger revenue flowing into the Sharing Economy.
This analysis is part of the Monthly Metrics Analysis, where we track macro-level trends across the World Mobile ecosystem.
All figures come from the Ecosystem Metrics Dashboard, which provides monthly and cumulative data on usage, rewards, staking, and participation.
Cumulative Buyback Pool
3,274,713 WMTx
Latest Trend and Analysis
EarthNode Buyback
Buybacks began surging in March and the momentum hasn’t slowed. Each of the past four months has posted a higher total than the last, with June crossing the 350,000 mark for the first time. This reflects a clear acceleration phase following a long period of steady but modest growth.
What the Data Shows
Here’s the month-by-month breakdown over the past 12 months, including month-on-month growth:
| Month | Buyback (WMTx) | MoM Growth | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | 91K | — | |
| Aug | 151K | +66% | |
| Sep | 134K | -11% | |
| Oct | 160K | +19% | |
| Nov | 141K | -11% | |
| Dec | 115K | -19% | |
| Jan 2025 | 83K | -28% | Sharp drop, lowest in the year |
| Feb | 89K | +7% | |
| Mar | 151K | +70% | Start of sustained upward trend |
| Apr | 244K | +62% | Acceleration continues |
| May | 237K | -3% | |
| Jun | 359K | +52% | Highest monthly buyback recorded to date |
Per Month Analysis:
January 2025 Snapshot
- January Buybacks: 83,137 WMTx
Commentary: The lowest point in the 12-month cycle. January reflected a period of slowed network momentum and reduced revenue flow.
February 2025 Snapshot
- February Buybacks: 88,620 WMTx
Commentary: A modest uptick after January’s low, but still relatively flat. February showed early signs of stabilization, with buybacks edging upward.
March 2025 Snapshot
- March Buybacks: 150,773 WMTx
Commentary: A strong recovery and a turning point. March more than doubled February’s total, signaling renewed network growth and a likely rebound in revenue.
April 2025 Snapshot
- April Buybacks: 244,332 WMTx
Commentary: A clear breakout month. April marked the strongest buyback performance up to that point, confirming that March’s rebound wasn’t a one-off.
May 2025 Snapshot
- May Buybacks: 236,660 WMTx
Commentary: Slight dip from April but still part of the broader growth phase. May marked the third consecutive month above 200,000 WMTx. The pace cooled slightly, but the overall upward trend remained intact.
June 2025 Snapshot
- June Buybacks: 358,719 WMTx
Commentary: A new all-time high, marking the fourth straight month of strong growth. This sharp rise aligns with increased AirNode deployments and record network revenue.
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