Blockchain-Powered Satellite Telecom Aims to Bridge Global Digital Divide
The internet has joined food, clothing, and shelter as a fundamental necessity, yet 2.6 billion people remain offline. Traditional telecom infrastructure fails to serve rural and low-income regions, creating a connectivity chasm. Low Earth Orbit satellites emerge as a disruptive solution, offering 95% lower launch costs and high-speed internet where terrestrial cables cannot reach.
Satellite broadband adoption surges at 52.5% annually, dwarfing fiber's 7.4% growth. However, centralized corporate control and prohibitive costs continue to hinder true digital inclusion. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) present a paradigm shift—empowering communities through network ownership, autonomy, and revenue-sharing models.