DePIN in Space
In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani discusses the intersection of decentralized technologies and space exploration with Frank Marchis and Tristan Hundley, founders of SkyMapper and Decen Space. They explore how blockchain can revolutionize telescope sharing and satellite communications, the market opportunities in space technology, and the importance of community engagement and education in astronomy. The conversation also touches on national security implications, the future of space and blockchain, and the search for extraterrestrial life.
DePIN in Space
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