Helium blockchain in China using a Panther X1 and Wireguard VPN

Helium is a blockchain which creates a decentralized LoRaWAN global wireless network for IoT devices that rewards users based on Proof of Coverage. I came across the idea years before, but was concerned that they only allowed a single device to provide the LoRaWAN coverage! Helium has now opened up to support many approved device manufactures. I decided to purchase a Panther X1 unit to try it out. While using a blockchain in China for personal purposes (not as a company) is not illegal, China has heavily censored many blockchain related services.

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