16. Frank Mong (Bonus Episode)

An interview with Frank Mong, COO of Helium Inc. Frank shares his thoughts on network scaling, 5G partnerships, how Helium is fighting against illegitimate hotspots gaming HNT rewards, and more.This episode is hosted by Nik Hawks a.k.a. Gristle King, a prominent Helium community member and winner of Helium's 2021 Noble award. Please show Nik some love by checking out his website and Twitter.01:11 - Frank Intro03:34 - Decentralization08:38 - HST & Fundraising10:54 - 5G Partnerships17:12 - Network Scaling19:11 - Network Usage Is Coming21:38 - Mining Rewards31:12 - Coverage Gaps & Backhaul34:28 - Omni-Protocol Future36:53 - Incumbent Reactions to Helium44:04 - Projects Influenced by Helium48:14 - Gaming/Cheating52:31 - Spectrum Advocacy55:01 - Closing ThoughtsCheck out Gristle King's website: https://www.gristleking.com/Follow TheGristleKing: https://twitter.com/thegristlekingFollow Frank: https://twitter.com/fmong Hosted by Arman Dezfuli-Arjomandi More episodes of The Hotspot are available on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hotspot-helium-network-blockchain-podcast/id1524379293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wi2U6g7GWzrYzgOcsEvybYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hotspotpodAmazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/Hotspot-Helium-Network-Blockchain-Podcast/dp/B08JJSSL57Resources:Follow me: https://x.com/rawrmaanFollow Helium: https://x.com/heliumFollow Helium Foundation: https://twitter.com/HeliumFndnFollow Helium Mobile: https://x.com/helium_mobileLearn more about Helium: https://www.helium.com/Intro song: Lakey Inspired - Arcade