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helium / console

A management console to onboard and manage devices running on the Helium blockchain network.
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Add ABP strategy (Activation by Personalization) #567

Closed Synthex-Moon closed 3 years ago

Synthex-Moon commented 3 years ago

Add ABP strategy (Activation by Personalization)

There are advantages to ABP, for devices whose security is not essential. It's a simple TX without RX, which allows simpler devices, with inefficient antenna.

The communication is shorter, so the battery is less solicited.

In addition, the main competitors allow to make this strategy (Objenious, TTN, ...)

jdgemm commented 3 years ago

Currently we have no plans for ABP due to security concerns, but if there's heavy demand we'll re-consider.