Terms
A guide to Uplink's terminology and ecosystem roles.
To participate in the Uplink ecosystem, all you need is a Wi-Fi router.
During early Phase 1 (our beta), Uplinkers were given the opportunity to earn points for router pre-registration by creating an account on the Explorer and pre-registering routers. This helped us understand where the community could provide connectivity and to build the network's geographic foundation.
Today, you can validate your router's connection by downloading the Uplink App and connecting to your Wi-Fi — we call this router registration. Uplink never compromises your router's privacy or security. You are always in full control. Registering your router helps our team understand exact info on your router so we can more easily convert your Registered routers to Verified routers — meaning real on-chain earnings, real supply-demand connection, and full access to the network once it's live!
Uplink Platform Terms
Verified Routers
Routers which are currently tapped into the Uplink Network via WBA OpenRoaming; Uplink is an IDP and ANP provider (learn more here). This number will grow as additional verified routers are added to the network and as the solutions and tools are developed by the Uplink team and developer community.
Pre-Registered Routers
Routers pre-registered by community members worldwide on the Explorer during our beta (Phase 1) launch. The Uplink App allows community members to convert these into registered routers simply by downloading the app, connecting to Wi-Fi and registering.
Registered Routers
Routers registered via the Uplink App. Registering a router determines viability for your router to immediately become part of the network once it goes live. It also assists us in developing the tools and solutions needed to convert any type of router into a Verified router.
Surge
Designated areas on the Coverage Map where connectivity is immediately needed. Surge events will last for a limited time and will highlight areas where connectivity is needed and participants can earn more.
Mapping
[coming soon! - Uplink App V2]
Functionality to earn by mapping the three million verified Uplink routers (via OpenRoaming) waiting to be mapped!
Scanning
[coming soon! - Uplink App V2]
Earn for contributing to Uplink by identifying coverage gaps and verifying the QoS of your Wi-Fi’s connection.
Uplink Ecosystem Roles
Consumers
The "demand" side of Uplink from individuals and institutions. They purchase connectivity services within the Uplink ecosystem.
Providers
The "supply" side of Uplink. Uplinkers deploy connectivity infrastructure to provide connectivity to consumers and are rewarded for those services within the platform.
Verifiers
Verifies if deployments are active by checking whether the deployments provide the promised connectivity services, verifying QoS, and generating proof of density and proof of liveness.
Validators
Run computers that participate in the verification of proofs and the blockchain consensus protocols, turning connectivity devices (routers) into nodes.
Holders
Those who purchase and stake ULX tokens in return for participating in governance on strategic problem solving.
Alliances
Our partners who support the Uplink network needs in various ways, such as industry standards, adoption, and innovation.
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-The Uplink Team
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