World Mobile Community - w/ Special Guest “Manny” the Depin Cat!

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World Mobile Alliance
@WorldMobilersApr 23, 2025

The Spaces session featured discussions about the World Mobile project, its recent developments, and the community's involvement. Rob and Cal, along with guest Emmanuel, covered topics such as staking, node sales in Pakistan, the ambassador program, and the community-driven aspects of the project. Emmanuel emphasized the importance of community engagement and highlighted the achievements of the World Mobile team in launching staking and expanding network partnerships. The session also promoted upcoming events, like Rare Evo, and encouraged community participation in creative endeavors, such as designing a new logo for the World Mobile Alliance.

Summary of World Mobile Alliance Community Space - April 19th, 2025

Introduction

The session started with greetings from Rob and Cal, who emphasized their excitement to connect with the community. The primary agenda includes discussions on staking, nodes sold in Pakistan, and hosting a special guest, Emmanuel (Manny).

Discussion Topics

1. Travel and Community Engagement

  • Manny shared his experience from Singapore, expressing admiration for the modern infrastructure and strong connectivity, emphasizing the global reach of the World Mobile community. His interactions with local community members and potential for meeting communities worldwide highlight the depth of community engagement.
  • Rob and Cal reflected on how each location they visit has a community member available for discussion and collaboration.

2. Staking

  • Emmanuel mentioned the successful launch of staking, a joint effort from various teams at World Mobile. The staking is secure and available on Cardano and EVM.
  • Discussions about co-staking vs. earth node staking ensued. Co-staking allows token holders to participate in securing the network while keeping their tokens liquid.
  • Rob and Cal expressed that the staking process was straightforward, especially on the EVM side. They also highlighted the community's role in aiding newcomers.

3. Nodes in Pakistan

  • The recent sale of Spark nodes in Pakistan and its rapid sell-out was discussed. Community feedback has been positive, and the synergy with local developments, like CZ’s role in Pakistani crypto, offers promising opportunities.
  • Manny expressed that having Spark nodes in Pakistan aligns well with the crypto-focused strategic advisories happening there.

4. World Mobile Chain Development

  • Mick inquired about the Dev main net and how earth nodes will be integrated. Manny explained the transition from Testnet to Dev Mainnet, where real WMTX would be used.
  • The roadmap involves ensuring security and stability before moving users on-chain, emphasizing that commercial needs and technical stability have to align.

5. Future Partnerships and Innovations

  • Manny revealed ambitions to scale the ambassador program and foster greater engagement with community-led initiatives and partnerships.
  • Goals for moving toward anytime sales for nodes and expanding locations like the US and Zanzibar were shared.
  • Developments in scan-for-points and incentives, integration into the larger reward ecosystem, and the phone plan rollout in the US were discussed.

6. Community Engagement and Events

  • Rob and Cal jointly announced a creative contest aimed at redesigning the World Mobile Alliance logo. Prizes include tickets to Rare Evo and exclusive merchandise.
  • There was emphasis on the community spirit exemplified at events such as Rare Evo, with members actively contributing and supporting the World Mobile booth.

Special Mentions

  • Praise was given for the World Mobile Chain's educational threads released on social media, enriching community understanding of technological concepts.
  • Recognition of community members such as Coffee Notes and Air Node Alliance for their initiatives and participation in World Mobile events.

Closing Remarks

  • Manny thanked everyone and affirmed that exciting developments are underway, with open communication lines for community ideas and support.
  • Encouragement to utilize official channels and remain vigilant against potential scams was stressed.

This session captured the collaborative spirit and ongoing developments within the World Mobile community, underscoring the importance of community contributions and strategic growth plans.