Thread by @tgnakins

Nigeria’s internet has a problem.

220M+ people. Booming tech scene.
But less than half have real broadband access.

Here’s how a community-owned network called @dawninternet is flipping the script and building Nigeria’s internet from the ground up

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For decades, a few telecom giants controlled everything:
the towers, the cables, the gateways.

They decided who connects and how much it costs.

But DAWN Network believes there’s a better way
one where the people own the internet itself.

Instead of paying a big telco for data,
DAWN lets communities build the network themselves.

Each person installs a small rooftop antenna, connects it,
and earns tokens for keeping the network alive.

No middlemen. Just neighbors powering neighbors.

Here’s the magic:
Each antenna connects wirelessly to others nearby
creating a mesh network that heals itself if one link fails.

No need to dig trenches or building towers.
Just rooftops and shared bandwidth.

DAWN tracks every contribution using blockchain tech.
It runs on @solana, known for its speed and low fees.

Each verified gigabyte shared equals instant rewards.
Proof-of-Bandwidth ensures only real connections earn.

Internet work → real-world income.

This model is part of a new Web3 wave called DePIN
(Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks).

Projects like @helium did it for wireless.
DAWN’s doing it for broadband.

And Nigeria might be the perfect place to start. 🇳🇬

Here’s why it fits:

»∆ 100M+ internet users, yet less than half on stable broadband.
»∆ A young, crypto-savvy population.
»∆ Rooftop-dense cities like Lagos and Abuja.
»∆ Strong entrepreneurial spirit.

The setup is perfect for a people-built network.

The builders are called Deployers.
They install antennas, share bandwidth, and expand coverage.

Each one becomes a micro-internet provider
earning from the very connection they create.

Connectivity becomes a side hustle.

Use cases are powerful:

»∆ Schools can offer affordable Wi-Fi and fund learning tools.
»∆ Tech hubs can share reliable broadband and earn.
»∆ Landlords can raise property value with better internet.

Everyone wins.

This isn’t just bout faster internet.

It’s about:
✓ Digital inclusion
✓ Local ownership
✓ Economic opportunity
✓ Network resilience

DAWN shifts users from consumers → owners.

Think bout Lagos/Abuja in 5 years:

»∆ Rooftops blinking with DAWN antennas.
»∆ Students streaming lessons.
»∆ Creators live from their balconies.
»∆ Farmers checking market prices in real time.

A user-owned internet, built by communities.

For investors, it’s a frontier opportunity.
For policymakers, it’s a scalable blueprint for inclusion.

DAWN merges blockchain transparency with real infrastructure.

The impact becomes broadband that’s faster, cheaper, and locally owned.

The future of Nigeria’s internet won’t come from telecom giants.

It’ll rise one rooftop at a time from its people.

The mission is simple:

»∆ Turn rooftops into relays.
»∆ Users into owners.
»∆ Connectivity into prosperity.

Want to be part of it?

Sign up to become a DAWN Deployer today 👇

dawninternet.com/dawn-deployer-…

Let’s build Nigeria’s user-owned internet together. 🇳🇬

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