DePIN Project Chirp Launches Testnet To Power Decentralized IoT

KIngstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, March 15th, 2024, Chainwire

Chirp Network is launching the most comprehensive decentralized IoT Network on the Sui Blockchain with mobile capabilities to follow.
Chirp Network, a new Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), is today announcing the launch of its testnet on the Sui Blockchain as it launches a revolutionary IoT network with capabilities far outreaching other decentralized telecommunications protocols, including Helium. 
Chirp is building a wireless telecommunications network using Internet of Things (IoT) technology to connect the largest number of devices with the blockchain. Following two years of work, the team is today launching its testnet with a Radio Access Network (RAN) already deployed in 30 countries. Following IoT deployment, the next phase of the project will see the Chirp team deploy mobile connectivity. 
Current decentralized IoT networks like Helium’s offer connectivity for only one type of communications protocol (LoRaWAN), which significantly limits the number of users and devices that can be onboarded. Chirp, however, is a network and ecosystem that offers a full suite of services designed for the easy onboarding of most IoT devices in the market.
Chirp’s ecosystem is powered by a CPaaS platform and a multi-protocol gateway device named the ‘BlackBird.’ Their pioneering gateway can connect a multitude of IoT devices, including LoRaWAN, cellular IoT, and close-range residential, and it offers the world's first LoRa 2.4 GHz public global network. Over 1,500 IoT devices are already supported by the Chirp Network.
Chirp Wireless's unique approach to telecommunications is informed by the decades-long experience of founder and CEO Tim Kravchunovsky. Commenting on the launch, Kravchunovsky says, “The current state of wireless technology is fragmented; there is a myriad of technologies and protocols that are not interconnected, creating inefficiencies and limiting the potential applications of IoT and mobile technologies. 
With Chirp's DePIN, we're not just building another network but unifying these disparate systems under a single, decentralized framework.”
Kravchunovsky continues: “This allows us to offer a comprehensive wireless solution that was previously beyond the reach of traditional telecom companies. By leveraging blockchain technology, we can securely and efficiently manage various devices and data types, from LoRaWAN to cellular. This is the power of DePIN – it's a game-changer for the industry and a major step forward in realizing the full potential of global connectivity.”
Chirp will launch its testnet on Sui, the innovative Layer 1 and smart contract platform developed by the core team behind Meta’s Diem project. Sui is uniquely positioned to enhance the speed, privacy, security, and accessibility of digital asset ownership. 
Unlike its competitors, Sui employs an innovative object-centric approach that allows concurrent transaction processing. This means Sui can achieve sub-second transaction finality (typically around 480 milliseconds) and support intricate on-chain assets. Sui’s architecture is designed for horizontal scalability in processing and storage, offering unparalleled application support with exceptional speed and affordability.
Greg Siourounis, managing director of the Sui Foundation, says: “The work that Chirp has done to advance the technology underlying decentralized telecom is impressive and provides a robust foundation for the next generation of IoT networking. We are proud to work with this team and to have them as part of the growing community leveraging the industry-leading speed and scale of the Sui network to address real global challenges.”
Select users will be able to participate in Chirp’s testnet launch. Users with a BlackBird miner should ensure their SUI wallet is connected to Chirp and that Testnet is selected. As the Testnet launches, they will receive separate email communications in which Chirp will disclose more about a user’s specific role during the Testnet period.
About Chirp
Chirp is a trailblazing decentralized, physical infrastructure network (DePIN) founded by a team of seasoned telecommunications experts with decades of experience. Its mission is to connect the most devices with the blockchain under one revolutionary network and CPaaS platform. Focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile technologies, Chirp aims to redefine the future of wireless communication.
Learn more: https://chirptoken.io/.

About Sui 
Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed from the bottom up to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible to everyone. Based on the “Move” programming language, its object-centric model enables parallel execution, sub-second finality, and rich on-chain assets. With horizontally scalable processing and storage, Sui supports many applications at unrivaled speed and low cost. Sui is a step-function advancement in blockchain and a platform on which creators and developers can build amazing, user-friendly experiences. 
Users can learn more: https://sui.io.

Pre-Mainnet Check, Testnet Events & Early Supporter Specials

As the countdown begins for the Chirp testnet launch on the SUI network, excitement is building not only within Chirp but across the entire crypto community — especially within the rapidly growing DePIN sector.
Set for March 15, 2024, the Chirp testnet launch and the subsequent testnet period will serve as a vital phase to ensure the flawless operation of the Chirp Network before our mainnet launch in the second half of this year. This period will also feature a range of events and activities, offering rewards for active participants.
Before delving into the details of the testnet, though, let’s pause to acknowledge the milestones that have propelled Chirp to this pivotal moment:

• Security: Through the integration of NFT technology, we’ve bolstered security measures, ensuring that only individuals with unique NFTs can transform gateways into miners.
• Expansion: Our endeavors have resulted in a substantial expansion of capacity to connect millions of devices to our ecosystem. Presently, there are more than 1,500 different types of IoT devices capable of linking to the Chirp Network.
• Hardware and Firmware: We have completed the development of our Blackbirds, achieving reliable operation through our firmware.
• UX: Our new and improved dashboard is now powered by more analytical data and a user-friendly interface.
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Why is the Chirp Testnet Period Important?
So, what does this testnet period mean for us as a DePIN project aiming to revolutionize the entire telecom industry by integrating it with blockchain technology? And what does it offer to the wider crypto community as participants of the Chirp Network, where wireless and decentralization intersect?
First and foremost, the testnet period serves as the final checkpoint before the launch of the Chirp mainnet token. This time is invaluable for ensuring that every aspect of the Chirp network operates seamlessly. Throughout the testnet period, meticulous attention will be paid to every facet of the Chirp ecosystem: from backend functionality that includes accurate data collection from miners and the transfer of data to the blockchain, to calculating and distributing rewards to users and ensuring a user-friendly interface with accurate analytics.
As such, your feedback during this period will be truly invaluable — we need you, our users, to help us refine the Chirp experience ready for the mainnet launch to ensure a smooth and secure user experience.
For our “Keepers” that have a Blackbird device currently installed, the Testnet period presents a unique opportunity to actively engage with the Chirp ecosystem and witness firsthand the integration of blockchain and wireless technologies within our one-stop-shop ecosystem. Participants will gain insights into miner reward coefficients, witness reward generation and distribution, and become familiar with the Chirp DePIN ecosystem.
Furthermore, the testnet affords newcomers to the Chirp community time to familiarize themselves with the ecosystem, understand its functionalities, and participate in early adopter NFTs (more information on that below).

The “Keepers” Reward Distribution
Chirp’s mission is to build a bridge between the telecom sector and the blockchain that will allow average people to construct, control, and benefit from their connectivity.
To achieve this, we are building one network powered by multiple antennas (miners) that provide coverage to the entire Chirp ecosystem. Our first miner to go live is the Blackbird — a gateway that forms a terrestrial outdoor network providing coverage to IoT devices around the world. For providing this coverage, “Keepers” of the Blackbirds are rewarded with CHIRP tokens through Chirp’s decentralized rewards system.
Within the user interface, different widgets will show the most important information regarding a miner’s performance and the number of rewards generated by that miner. On the backend, this is all powered by distributed ledger technology (DLT), which means fairly distributed rewards that are not controlled by Chirp or any centralized entity.
Chirp “epochs” are essential to this process. An “epoch” signifies a period during which all the data covering a miner’s activity is analyzed and recorded. Based on this data, the miner’s rewards are calculated, generated, and then distributed.
At the conclusion of each epoch (which will initially span for two days), a token minting event occurs. These tokens are then distributed among Keepers based on their contributions to the network, gauged by miner availability. Miner availability is assessed through periodic pings sent to each miner, with responses received approximately every three minutes.
Once the system determines the availability levels of each miner, a reward bundle is generated and recorded using an IPFS CID — a cryptographic digital fingerprint that is subsequently added to the SUI blockchain.
After this CID is extracted from the SUI blockchain, the reward bundle is formed, solidifying Chirp’s commitment to rewarding Keepers on the blockchain. Once the transaction is executed, users receive their rewards, culminating in a seamless process governed by blockchain technology.
The testnet is a crucial step in testing this mechanism, serving as a final check on the Chirp token reward distribution before the mainnet launch.

Coming Up: Chirp NFTs
Don’t have a miner yet? Don’t worry! We will be introducing a number of initiatives that will allow everyone to participate in Chirp’s ecosystem. Among these will be exciting early supporter NFT campaigns that will entitle you to perks as early network adopters.

Build a Decentralized Connected Future
After 2 years of network development and preparation, the Chirp team is proud to be rolling out the testnet, and we have worked hard to ensure that every member of our community can participate. Now, it’s your turn to join us in shaping the future of decentralized IoT technology — a limitless, global solution that will be powered by the people who use and benefit from it every day.
The Chirp testnet period on the SUI network signifies not only a milestone but also a call to action for enthusiasts and visionaries to join us in shaping this future: a future where IoT and other wireless technologies built on the principles of decentralization seamlessly integrate into our daily lives.
Your engagement goes beyond mere participation: it underscores the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines Chirp. We encourage you to join us on this journey, where each interaction brings us closer to a world powered by Chirp’s visionary solutions.
Although the CHIRP testnet tokens are not interchangeable with mainnet CHIRP tokens, we will conduct an airdrop for the testnet participants after the CHIRP mainnet launch, so prepare your SUI wallets and be on the lookout for those NFT campaigns that allow anyone to participate.
Subscribe to the Chirp waitlist to be the first to know about testnet events and rewards.

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