--- title: Wicrypt description: Detailed information about Wicrypt sidebar_position: 5 --- # Wicrypt ## Overview Wicrypt is a decentralized wireless network that allows users to share their internet bandwidth with others. It leverages blockchain technology to create a peer-to-peer internet marketplace. ## Key Features - **Currency:** WNT (Wicrypt Token) - **Buying Currency:** Available on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap. - **Utility:** - Used for network transactions and incentivizing bandwidth sharing. - Staking rewards for network validators. - **Automation:** - Smart contracts automate bandwidth sharing and reward distribution. - **Utility in the Project:** - Users can earn WNT by sharing their internet bandwidth. - Validators can stake WNT to secure the network and earn rewards. - **API:** Yes, Wicrypt provides an API for developers to integrate with their applications. - **User Perspective:** - Users can easily set up a Wicrypt node to share bandwidth and earn rewards. ## How It Works 1. **Step 1:** Users set up a Wicrypt node by installing the Wicrypt software. 2. **Step 2:** The node shares unused bandwidth with the network. 3. **Step 3:** Users earn WNT tokens based on the amount of bandwidth shared. ## Staking - **Staking Requirements:** Minimum of 1,000 WNT tokens to become a validator. - **Rewards:** Validators earn a percentage of transaction fees and block rewards. ## Documentation For detailed documentation, visit [Wicrypt Docs](https://wicrypt.com/faqs/). ## Additional Resources - [Official Website](https://wicrypt.com) - [Community Link](https://t.me/wicrypt)