Wifi Dabba Leverages BONK to Scale Its Decentralized Broadband Network to 10,000 Hotspots

India's rapid digital growth has outpaced its broadband infrastructure, leaving hundreds of millions without stable access. He believes decentralized

Wifi Dabba, a Bangalore-based broadband provider, is repositioning itself as a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project. The company has partnered with BONK, one of Solana's most active communities, to deploy 10,000 decentralized Wi-Fi hotspots across underserved regions in India.

According to Wifi Dabba CEO and founder Karam Lakshman, India's rapid digital growth has outpaced its broadband infrastructure, leaving hundreds of millions without stable access. He believes decentralized networks may offer a way to bridge that gap, using global capital, local deployment partners, and tokenized incentives to scale internet access cost-efficiently.

After seven years in India's broadband space, Wifi Dabba is now introducing a unique model that combines elements of DePIN, community engagement, and meme coin culture.

"We took a long look at how to increase awareness of DePIN within the broader crypto community. Most people in the space haven't even heard of it. Our strategy is to expand to one vertical at a time, and communities were the first," Lakshman shared in a recent interview with BeInCrypto.

He added that they chose BONK for its surprising depth of utility and long-term focus.

"We see existing BONK-backed projects and tools like BONKbot and Bonkler, and the community's role in driving Solana Saga phone adoption. It's a community that's done remarkable things in a short period of time. They also have the scale to make a big difference."

The partnership will see 10,000 Dabba Lite hotspots reserved for BONK participants, with each device triggering a $20 burn in BONK tokens at activation, followed by monthly $2 burns over 18 months.

"We're going to be burning BONK only when the hotspot is being used to provide data to someone in India. This creates a clear link between network activity and token utility, which aligns perfectly with the values of the BONK community," Lakshman elaborated.

This initiative showcases how meme coin culture can intersect with broader socio-economic issues.

"We're hoping to bring a smile to the faces of the BONK community members while also making a tangible difference in people's lives," expressed Lakshman.

Those who contribute will receive a portion of Dabba's native token, which can be used for future discounts or traded on a decentralized exchange.

For the people receiving internet access, Dabba's system doesn't feel like crypto at all. It's a standard broadband connection, paid in fiat and installed in their home or business. What stands out to users is the price—Dabba's service is three to ten times cheaper than other options.

Some grow curious after noticing the discount and learn more about Dabba.

"For the people who are curious, they learn what crypto is through a real benefit. For the people who aren't, they just get a cheap, reliable broadband connection, and they're happy," concluded Lakshman.