Polkadot integrates with Unity Nodes to decentralize telecom verification

Polkadot’s DOT token has been integrated into Unity Nodes, advancing efforts to decentralize telecom verification within the $2 trillion global industry.

According to a press release shared with crypto.news, Polkadot’s native token, DOT, has been integrated into Unity Nodes, a decentralized telecom edge network developed through a joint venture between Minutes Network Token X (MNTx) and World Mobile Treasury Services Ltd (WMTx).

Unity Nodes transforms standard smartphones into decentralized verification units, allowing licensed operators to conduct test calls, route checks, and network fault assessments. Each result is hashed and recorded on-chain, providing immutable proof of network activity. This decentralized model removes the need for external auditing firms, allowing carriers to compensate the network directly for its verification services.

Polkadot gains real-world utility in $2 telecom market

In this collaboration, MNTx provides the decentralized infrastructure for switch and validation nodes, while WMTx ensures secure, on-chain settlement of verification results. Polkadot ( DOT ) token is integrated as a reward asset, allowing operators to earn DOT directly from carrier fees.

“With Unity, we’re adding real-world verification on-chain and making DOT redeemable within a live telecom rewards ecosystem. It’s a practical example of blockchain utility in action where transparency, trust, and incentives create measurable value for real users,” said Josh Watkins, CEO of Minutes Network.

With the global telecom industry valued at over $2 trillion, integrating DOT into this ecosystem represents a major milestone, giving Polkadot tangible real-world utility and positioning its token at the heart of a major infrastructure transformation.