Users of Delegate in Polkadot Helium IoT Network

# Analysis: Delegation in Polkadot vs. Helium IoT Networks Based on the available data, there appears to be a fundamental misunderstanding in the query. **Polkadot and Helium IoT are separate, unrelated networks** with different architectures and delegation mechanisms. There is no evidence of integration or cross-network delegation between them. ## Key Finding: No Integration Between Polkadot and Helium IoT **No relationship exists** between Polkadot's delegation system and Helium's IoT network according to all available data sources. The internal database search specifically returned "No matching entities found in the internal database" for "Polkadot Helium IoT" [Internal Database](db_internal_no_results_20260203192344). ## Separate Delegation Systems ### Polkadot Delegation System Polkadot utilizes a **Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS)** system where: - DOT holders delegate their tokens to validators - Validators secure the network and produce blocks - Delegators share in the staking rewards - Recent runtime upgrade (2026-01-27) improved network performance and economics [X](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/2016182966062297177) ### Helium IoT Network Operations Helium operates as a **DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network)** with: - Hotspot operators providing wireless coverage - HNT token burning mechanism for data credits - Mobile carrier partnerships (Helium Mobile has 600K+ subscribers) - Real-world usage driving token economics [X](https://x.com/helium/status/2017681733219442942) ## Data Limitations and Assessment **Critical Data Gap**: The search results contain extensive information about both networks separately, but zero evidence of any integration, partnership, or cross-chain delegation between Polkadot and Helium IoT. **Quality Assessment**: Tier 3 (Best Effort) - While comprehensive data exists for each network individually, the specific requested connection cannot be verified and appears non-existent. ## Conclusion The query "Who uses delegate in Polkadot Helium IoT network?" appears to be based on a mistaken assumption that these networks are connected. They operate as completely separate ecosystems: - **Polkadot**: Multi-chain framework with DOT delegation for consensus - **Helium**: IoT-focused DePIN network with HNT token economics for wireless coverage Users interested in delegation should research each network's specific mechanisms separately, as no cross-network delegation functionality exists between them.