Satellites, Blockchain, and the Internet: A Cosmic Conspiracy to Save Us All 🌍🛰️

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Food, clothing, shelter – and now, the internet. The latest must-have accessory, right up there with a toga and a pet dodo. But hold on, 2.6 billion people are still offline. One would think we’d all be on the same page by now, but no-some folks are still stuck in the Dark Ages, minus the candles. The internet, it seems, is the new oxygen. You need it to breathe, but it’s rationed by a shadowy cabal of telcos who charge more for Wi-Fi than you’d pay for a lifetime supply of artisanal bread. 😂

  • Traditional telecoms leave billions offline because, apparently, ignoring rural areas and low-income regions is a business strategy. Who knew? 🤷
  • Low Earth Orbit satellites slash launch costs by 95%-because nothing says “luxury” like a 95% discount on sending stuff into space. And now you can get internet where your Wi-Fi can’t reach-because why not? Mars might be next. 🛰️
  • Satellite broadband adoption is booming so fast it makes Elon’s rocket feel sluggish. 52.5% growth vs. 7.4% for fibre? Clearly, the universe prefers satellites. 🚀
  • But high costs and corporate overlords still block true digital inclusion. Because nothing says “inclusion” like a paywall. 🤑
  • DePIN could flip the model, giving communities ownership, autonomy, and income. Because who better to run the internet than the people who invented the wheel and fire? 🔥

Despite telcos promising “unlimited data” for “just $10/month,” the reality is closer to “unlimited confusion and debt.” Rural areas? They’re basically the Siberia of the internet, where the only thing slower than the connection is the local bus. 🚌

A New Orbit for Connectivity

With billions offline, the world needs a plan. Enter Low Earth Orbit satellites, the new darlings of the tech world. These little space rocks orbit at a cozy 160-2000 km, because who needs geosynchronous satellites when you can have a satellite that’s basically just a paperweight with a GPS? 📦

Not long ago, launching a satellite was the domain of governments and billionaires with too much time. Today? We’ve got 7500 satellites orbiting like it’s a cosmic car show. And the cost? Down from $65k per kilogram to $1.5k. Because nothing says “progress” like turning space into a budget-friendly hobby. 🚀

Reusable rockets? Oh yes, because why not recycle your spaceship like it’s a coffee cup. And now, 4-5 million people are signed up for satellite internet. Because nothing says “democracy” like 52.5% growth. 📈

Speeds of 50-150 Mbps, latency under 25ms-this isn’t just internet; it’s the internet of the future. And it’s coming to a remote village near you. 🏞️

Solving for Mass Adoption

But hold on-there are two major hurdles. First, cost. $75/month for broadband in the U.S.? That’s less than a latte in some cities. But for low-income households, it’s the internet equivalent of a luxury car. 🚗

Second, control. Most LEO networks are run by faceless corporations who can turn off your internet like it’s a light switch. Because nothing says “trust” like a company that can cut you off for no reason. 🔌

Enter DePIN: the blockchain-based solution where communities build and own their own networks. Instead of one company hoarding satellites, everyone gets a token and a say. It’s like a co-op, but with more crypto. 🤝

By decentralizing the internet, DePIN offers a way to close the digital divide without creating new monopolies. Because nothing’s more fun than being owned by a single entity. 🙃

Building Communities, Not Monopolies

Imagine a mountain village where laying fibre is harder than convincing your cat to take a bath. With DePIN, they deploy ground stations and own their own satellites. It’s like a community garden, but for the internet. 🌱

By shifting control to the people, DePIN turns users into stakeholders. No more being a passive consumer; now you’re an investor, earning returns like you’re running a solar farm. Because nothing says “empowerment” like a blockchain token. 📊

The tech exists. The time is now. Internet isn’t a luxury-it’s a necessity. And DePIN is here to ensure it’s not just for the 1%, but for the 100%. 🌍

Tae Oh

Tae Oh is the founder of Spacecoin, where he leads the mission to deliver permissionless internet connectivity to underserved communities. Spacecoin is the world’s first decentralized physical infrastructure network powered by LEO satellites, built to serve as the open protocol for global, trustless internet access. Tae brings a unique background that blends deep technical expertise with a long-standing commitment to solving systemic issues around financial and digital exclusion. As the founder and CEO of Gluwa, Spacecoin’s parent company, Tae has spent over a decade building blockchain-based solutions aimed at expanding access to financial services. He also founded Creditcoin, a layer-1 blockchain that has facilitated millions of on-chain microloans across emerging markets. And somehow, he still has time to breathe. 🤯

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2025-09-15 12:16