Orbital Cloud, a decentralized computing network operating in space that aims to integrate AI inference payloads and blockchain verification capabilities. The deployment represents a significant step towards transforming blockchain into a planetary utility, according to Coinidol.com.
The DeStarlink Genesis-1 satellite, developed by PowerBank Corporation and Smartlink AI, was deployed into low-Earth orbit on , as confirmed by PowerBank. The satellite is equipped with space-grade solar panels and carries initial AI inference payloads alongside Ethereum blockchain verification components. On , live monitoring confirmed the satellite was successfully operating and producing solar power. This achievement demonstrates the feasibility of autonomous, solar-powered computation in the space environment, independent of terrestrial energy grids and cooling systems.
The DeStarlink Genesis-1 satellite serves as the first node for the Orbital Cloud
, a decentralized computing network designed to operate entirely in space. This initiative, first announced by PowerBank and Orbit AI on , aims to combine renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and decentralized computing. The system is intended to provide a 24/7 global utility for decentralized identity and transaction verification that floats above terrestrial jurisdictions
. The Orbital Cloud integrates a decentralized LEO communications network, orbit-based AI data centers, and blockchain-powered verification, all powered by solar energy.
The primary goal of the DeStarlink Genesis-1 mission is to establish a verification layer physically and politically immune to localized disruptions, terrestrial censorship, or regional internet shutdowns. By placing blockchain nodes in orbit, the network seeks to deliver high-compute decentralized services to regions with limited or compromised ground infrastructure. According to PowerBank CEO Richard Lu, the deployment validates the vision that solar-powered infrastructure can extend beyond Earth’s surface to power the next generation of computing
. Industry forecasts suggest that the combined market for orbital satellites, in-orbit data centers, blockchain services, and solar-powered infrastructure could exceed $700 billion over the next decade.
Specific performance benchmarks for the blockchain verification and AI inference payloads, as well as initial user adoption metrics for the Orbital Cloud
services, have not yet been detailed.
Smartlink AI plans to expand the constellation with five to eight additional orbital nodes throughout . A full constellation rollout and commercialization of Orbital Cloud
services are targeted between and , with the implementation of autonomous network governance protocols projected for to . PowerBank expects to continue as a key partner, contributing its expertise in solar energy and thermal control solutions.
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