Decentralized physical infrastructure is one of the most exciting new areas in crypto. And now, Samsung is getting in on it.

‍What’s happening:‍

• Samsung Next, the venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics, has announced a strategic investment into decentralized physical infrastructure startup Roam
  

The big idea:‍

• Roam provides crowd sourced internet connectivity by rewarding users for installing routers globally
  
• Roam’s connectivity network is focused on anonymity and protecting user identity, while enabling seamless access to WiFi anywhere their routers are installed
  
• Users who install or host routers to expand WiFi connectivity into new locations earn tokens through Roam’s app
  

By the numbers:‍

• Roam is being used in 126 countries globally
  
• Roam currently has more than 163,000 WiFi spots globally
  
• More than 70,000 individuals currently use Roam’s app
  

Going deeper:‍

• Decentralized physical infrastructure mobile network Helium has also been on the rise after announcing a partnership with T-Mobile to bring unlimited nationwide plans to Helium users in the United States

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