Hivemapper

Hivemapper is a decentralized mapping network that leverages a global community of contributors, cameras, and applications to create and maintain real-time, street-level maps. Unlike traditional mapping services that rely on expensive, centralized data collection methods, Hivemapper crowdsources map data from everyday driving activities. Contributors use specialized dashcams or compatible devices to capture imagery, which is then processed with AI to build and update maps continuously. This approach enables fresher, more accurate maps that are critical for autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), logistics, and other industries requiring high-fidelity geospatial data.

The network incentivizes contributors with HONEY tokens, a native digital currency that rewards users for collecting and verifying map data. Developers and businesses can redeem HONEY tokens to access the freshest map data via APIs and developer tools, creating a sustainable economic model with a burn-and-mint mechanism to prevent inflation. Hivemapper’s open and permissionless design allows anyone to join the network, contribute data, or build applications on top of the platform, fostering a community-owned mapping ecosystem.

Hivemapper stands out by combining decentralized data collection with blockchain-based rewards, enabling a scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional mapping providers. Its integration with Solana blockchain ensures transparent tracking of contributions and token economics. The platform supports real-world use cases such as fleet management with AI-powered insights through its Beekeeper product, and commercial mapping applications via Bee Maps. With over one million users contributing millions of kilometers of road data, Hivemapper has mapped approximately one-third of the global road network, demonstrating significant adoption and real-world impact. Developers can get started by ordering Hivemapper Bee dashcams, joining the contributor community, or accessing comprehensive documentation and APIs to build on the network.