Not controlled by any single entity
We maintain the open protocols and technologies that power the network, so the map remains a public good.
■ [ About ]
Hivemapper Foundation
A not-for-profit dedicated to decentralized mapping.
We maintain a decentralized mapping network and the underlying open mapping technologies — built by contributors worldwide.
2022Formed
Cayman Foundation Company, Limited by GuaranteeLegal form
3Committees — Technical, Map Quality, Economic
5%Of HONEY's allocation, for network growth
[ What we stand for ]
A better map of the world, kept as a public good.
The most up-to-date map layer
Contributors capture fresh street-level imagery worldwide — building a map that keeps pace with the world.
Changes made in the open
Updates to the protocol and its formulas go through Map Improvement Proposals, published for comment.
- Mandate
- The proliferation of the Hivemapper Network, and its ongoing token economics and issuance.
- Open source
- We support an open-source ecosystem, releasing source code and materials for hardware and software projects.
- Independence
- No executives from Bee Maps can hold positions in the Foundation at the same time.
- Grants
- We fund grant programs for analysts under MIP-9.