Dear community, team, frens,
As we wave goodbye to 2023, let's chat about what this year meant for us.
It wasn't all smooth sailing; we felt the impact of the bear market. Getting through that was tough, especially keeping the team motivated.
Do you know what they say about tough times, though? They're a chance to build something strong. And that's exactly what we did at
@WayruNetwork.
We turned challenges into opportunities, stuck together, and kept pushing forward. And none of it would've happened without my incredible team.
I'm super proud to lead a team that's so dedicated to our mission to provide affordable and reliable Internet access to everyone, everywhere. Working with people who bring honesty, smarts, creativity, and a crazy work ethic to the table—it's what drives Wayru and inspires me as a leader. Seriously, I'm bursting with pride for our team. Thank you for so much.
Here at Wayru, we're not just after quick wins. We're focused on a bigger picture, so let me tell you about some awesome stuff we did this year:
🇺🇳 We partnered with UN / UNHCR to set up internet hotspots for over 2,500 people in Guayaquil, Ecuador, but ended up connecting over 60,000. It's a self-sustaining network giving free internet every day. Big win!
📶 We also rolled out WayruOS, a system that lets any WiFi device make cryptocurrency. Now, we are compatible with more than ten devices, which will shake things up in 2024.
📱 Our Wayru WiFi app, mapping over 5 million WiFi networks, hit the scene. It's bringing Web 2 folks into the Web3 world, helping many people get online.
🤝 We connected a quarter-million people to the internet this year, using up a whopping 300,000,000 MB of data, yes 300 MILLION. That's a huge impact on our community.
I won't spoil the surprise for 2024, but trust me, it's gonna be awesome. We've set the bar high, and our goals for next year are even bigger. But you know what? Our team's totally ready. We're on fire!
Here's to what's coming next—Have a great 2024!