Published: Dec 26, 2025 at 21:36
On December 26, 2025, the blockchain industry achieved a literal “moonshot” with the successful deployment of the DeStarlink Genesis-1 satellite.
Developed by PowerBank Corporation in collaboration with Smartlink AI, this satellite serves as the first foundational node for the “Orbital Cloud”—a decentralized computing network operating entirely in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
Censorship-resistant sovereign computing
Genesis-1 is equipped with space-grade solar panels, allowing it to harvest continuous sunlight to power its blockchain nodes and AI inference payloads. This makes the infrastructure entirely independent of terrestrial energy grids and ground-based cooling systems.
The primary goal of the mission is to create a verification layer that is physically and politically immune to localized disruptions, terrestrial censorship, or regional internet shutdowns. By placing blockchain nodes in orbit, the network provides a 24/7 global utility for decentralized identity and transaction verification that “floats” above terrestrial jurisdictions.
Technical milestone
Currently, the satellite is successfully performing blockchain node verification tasks and processing AI data. This proves the feasibility of autonomous, solar-powered computation in the harsh environment of space. As the constellation expands throughout 2026, it aims to deliver high-compute decentralized services to regions with limited or compromised ground infrastructure.
This “Orbital Cloud” transition effectively transforms blockchain from a terrestrial software experiment into a planetary utility, providing a new dimension of security and resilience for the global digital economy.
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