Hivemapper
by Hivemapper Inc.
Solana
Quick Fact
Launched in November 2022, Hivemapper has rapidly grown its network of contributors who use specialized dashcams to capture 4K street-level imagery. This imagery is processed and integrated into a global map, with contributors earning HONEY tokens for their efforts. The network's decentralized approach allows for more frequent updates and broader coverage compared to traditional mapping services, which often rely on expensive, infrequent data collection methods. By leveraging blockchain technology and community participation, Hivemapper aims to democratize map creation and maintenance.
Hivemapper is a decentralized global mapping platform built to disrupt the traditional map-making model. Instead of relying on centralized corporations and outdated data collection, Hivemapper empowers individuals to map the world using blockchain incentives.
By contributing fresh street-level imagery through specialized dashcams, users earn HONEY, the network's native token, creating an open, frequently updated, and globally scalable mapping system.
A New Era of Map Ownership
Unlike legacy mapping services that control and monetize user-generated data without compensation, Hivemapper flips the model. Contributors directly benefit from their efforts via token rewards. The Hivemapper Foundation, a non-profit organization, governs the protocol and ensures transparency in token distribution, coverage incentives, and map usage.
Powered by Solana
To scale with speed and efficiency, Hivemapper is built on the Solana blockchain, leveraging its fast transaction throughput and low fees. This integration allows for real-time data coordination and supports the micro-incentives essential to a decentralized mapping economy. Hivemapper is redefining how we build and own the world’s map—by turning cars, scooters, and dashcams into permissionless data collection tools. It’s mapmaking, powered by the people.