If #BlockstreamSatellite wasn't using #cringe #Bitcoin but #Monero it would've been a cool idea for an #anonymous #messaging system...

• Sadly even besides that it has huge coverage gaps...

Anyone know who to talk to at #SES / #Intelsat and/or #Eutelsat to get #narrowband #SCPC (or #MCPC for Audio / #Radio bandwith)?

• Cuz I imagine something like that wouldn't be that expensive given that it's like easy to mux & demux and requiring less bandwith than an actual TV or radio station broadcast...

OFC people will rightfully point at #IridiumBurst ¹ and #Iridium #SBD² but those require #subscriptions³ & expensive, custom devices⁴ and whilst in turn one can send free #SMS to #Iridium devices, those are limited to like 50 and one can't use a nice #API to basically make them.

• Plus 270-1890 bytes (!!!) is not enough to do proper #E2EE with sufficiently-large keys in #PGP encryption!

Cuz a C-band mesh reflector & LNB is at least feasible to obtain and setup in most places that have no Internet.

@dbread @ticho @delta @torproject Seriously, I'd rather use #CryptoBro stuff like #BlockstreamSatellite ¹ to message people because it's cheaper than #IridiumBurst² and doesn't require them to have a contract & expensive device or me know their #IMEI and coarse location.

@adisonverlice I mean, I could see something like an #IrDA or #BLE / #WiFi thingy that basically exchanges packages kinda like a bulk delivery that one just slaps onto a device.

• Kinda the #DataMule idea some folks suggested to do with like( informal) (mini)bus services in the global south to get large amounts of data to areas that have no internet or only slow narrowband connectivity at best.

A ground-based alternative to #BlockstreamSatellite would be kinda cool espechally since they use #Shitcoin (#Bitcoin) and transfer of data is just absurdly expensive by pricing.

How has the #BlockstreamSatellite impacted your confidence in #Bitcoin's decentralization?

Sending bitcoin over #BlockstreamSatellite 🛰️

Find out how the #BlockstreamSatellite enables self sovereignty from @hodlwithLedn Product Marketing Manager @elsultanbitcoin and learn how it functions with the Satellite’s Communications Systems Engineer @igor_auad @satsconf_.

The #BlockstreamSatellite has been broadcasting #Bitcoin blocks since 2017.

We’ve partnered with renowned Bitcoin artist, @nogoodnode to bring you an opsec-friendly tribute to the satellite project.

https://store.blockstream.com/product/satellite-t-shirt/

Catch Blockstream #Lighting Protocol Engineer @niftynei presenting pure #Bitcoin signal in Portugese and don’t miss @igor_auad the man behind #BlockstreamSatellite, November 8th in Sao Paolo.

Get your tickets with code “Blockstream” here. ⬇️

https://satsconf.com.br/#conteudo

Look out for Blockstream #Lightning Protocol Engineer @niftynei and the man behind #BlockstreamSatellite @igor_auad, @satsconf_ November 8th in Sao Paolo.

Get your tickets with code “Blockstream” here. ⬇️

https://satsconf.com.br/#conteudo

Broadcasting a public message with the #BlockstreamSatellite API is easy 📡

https://youtu.be/MqLFPxNbqLQ

Our artist collaboration with #Bitcoiner @nogoodnode is now LIVE.

Check out this limited run of apparel, posters, and stickers exploring a fictional world of #Lightning node runners, #BlockstreamSatellite Pro kits, and #SovereignElectronics.

http://store.blockstream.com

Learn how to send encrypted messages over the #BlockstreamSatellite network in our latest #Deciphered explainer. Find out more about:

🛰 Why satellite matters

📡 Transmitting public & private messages

📝 Encryption with @notgrubles

https://youtu.be/nt9siQkBS34

Happy 5th birthday #BlockstreamSatellite, stay cypherpunk.

Here are some of the crazy numbers on #BlockstreamSatellite:

⛓ Over 400 million BTC txs broadcasted

📝 17 million BTC block transmissions

⚡️Bitcoin Core and Satellite source code broadcasted nearly 2,000x

Try it yourself. ⬇️

https://blockstream.com/satellite/

With #BlockstreamSatellite users can sync a #Bitcoin full node all the way from the genesis block up to today, without internet.

Find out more. ⬇️

http://blockstream.com/satellite

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#Deciphered is a show that shares best practices in #Bitcoin by exploring some of our products in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

We'll be covering everything from sending encrypted messages over Lightning with #BlockstreamSatellite to learning how to DCA with Liquid.

2/ #Deciphered is a show that shares best practices in #Bitcoin by exploring some of our products in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

We'll be covering everything from sending encrypted messages over Lightning with #BlockstreamSatellite to learning how to DCA with Liquid.

The #Bitcoin timechain from space.

No internet required.

Brought to you by #BlockstreamSatellite

Get connected ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/blockstreamsatellite/

The #BlockstreamSatellite can broadcast audio, images, video, or any other type of data.

Encrypt your transmission and spend some mSats with #Lightning.

Share the encryption key with Satellite users you want to communicate with.

Try it out ⬇️
https://blockstream.com/satellite-queue/

On May 31 at 12:00 UTC we will update the #BlockstreamSatellite frequencies used on Telstar 11N (T11N).

This update will affect both the Europe and Africa beams, so users in those regions must upgrade to keep receiving the signal.

Learn how to update: https://blockstream.github.io/satellite/doc/quick-reference.html#cli-installation-and-upgrade