ROAM Token Launch Attracts $120M in Trading Volume, Becomes a Bridge for the Integration of Web3 and the Real World

In 2025, the DePIN track is becoming a bridge for the integration of Web3 and the real world. The "DePIN Annual Report" released by Messari earlier this year revealed several key data points

In 2025, the DePIN track is becoming a bridge for the integration of Web3 and the real world. The "DePIN Annual Report" released by Messari earlier this year revealed several key data points: over 13 million DePIN devices globally serve infrastructure networks daily; although DePIN is in its early stages and accounts for less than 0.1% of the trillion-dollar terminal market, it has already attracted over $350 million in early financing; in 2024, the "on-chain battle" accelerates, with Solana leading in the network infrastructure field. In this large-scale deployment of global Web3 applications, ROAM stands out with nearly 3 million WiFi nodes and 2.5 million users.

Two months ago, Roam had 1.2 million WiFi nodes, and with over a million nodes, it made its debut in the Messari report, becoming one of the five DePIN projects globally with over a million hardware nodes. Now, the number of nodes has surpassed 3 million, with users reaching 2.5 million and a total of 220 million network check-in verifications, demonstrating strong growth and an active community. Roam relies on the deep integration of OpenRoaming technology and blockchain DID/VC technology, combined with a business model of free eSIM services + token incentives, to rapidly expand the scope of its wireless network business and the demographic it serves, guiding users seamlessly into the Web3 ecosystem and providing opportunities for continuous income.

On March 6, the ROAM token was launched on 12 exchanges including Bybit and Bitget, with a trading volume of $120 million on the first day of TGE, ranking first in spot trading on Bybit and Bitget. Roam not only drives the construction of decentralized wireless networks with its technical strength but also shifts from supply-side growth to demand-side exploration through a unique dual deflationary economic model of points/tokens, driving revenue enhancement. This article will analyze how Roam builds a global open wireless network and supports the large-scale deployment of Web3 from three dimensions: application prospects, post-TGE performance, and token economics and future potential.

Application Prospects of ROAM: A Leader in the DePIN Track

Roam is the only Web3 IDP project in the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) OpenRoaming™ enterprise alliance, standing alongside giants like BT, Comcast, Cisco, and Google. Its network covers over 190 countries worldwide, and in addition to 3 million self-built nodes, it also has over 4 million available OpenRoaming™ WiFi hotspots.

At the beginning of this year, Roam was included in the Messari annual DePIN status report due to its hardware node count exceeding one million. Recently, Messari released a new special report Understanding Roam, analyzing Roam. Additionally, Solana's official channels have recommended Roam in two videos. Since December 2024, Roam has consistently ranked first in the DePINscan hardware node leaderboard, with an increasing gap from the second place. These data not only showcase Roam's strong growth momentum but also confirm the core competitiveness of the technology and business model behind the project.

△ On March 11, Messari released the special report Understanding Roam: A Comprehensive Overview

Through DID/VC privacy protection mechanisms, WiFi OpenRoaming security standards, 5G network integration, EAP authentication frameworks, and Trust-Over-IP decentralized identity management, Roam has built a secure, private, and decentralized wireless network service system, ensuring that global users can enjoy seamless and secure network connections while protecting their privacy, achieving a truly cross-national and cross-connection mode of future telecommunications.

The Roam Discovery platform has partnered with 25 projects, covering fields such as Layer1, PayFi, and AI, providing WiFi node resources, software tools, and community support to ecological partners, facilitating the landing of more ecological Web3 applications. Roam also addresses the data closure issues of traditional operators by ensuring data privacy and portability through DID/VC and TEE+ZK technologies. As an AI data layer infrastructure, Roam's 3W data (Who, When, Where) + payment/device data breaks down industry data barriers, distinguishing between real and generated data, and improving AI training quality. Furthermore, Roam provides DID identities and OpenRoaming certificates for AI agents, supporting smart home and IoT collaboration, accelerating the era of human-machine symbiosis.

After TGE, the application scenarios of the ROAM token will continue to land, and soon ROAM will be usable in gaming centers (incentivizing player participation) and direct credit card consumption (enhancing daily practicality), increasing token consumption and user stickiness.

The practicality of ROAM spans from short-term consumption scenarios (gaming, credit card payments) to long-term ecological expansion (Web3 collaborations, AI