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title: OPENENET-MS01-MoneroSpace-Decentralized-Satellite-Network
author: OPENENET Team
date: April 13, 2025  
amount: 550 XMR  
milestones:  
  - name: Team Formation  
    funds: 3 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Feasibility Whitepaper  
    funds: 5 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Prototype 1 Design & Hardware Drawings  
    funds: 10 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Prototype 1 Fabrication & Radiation Report  
    funds: 40 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Spectrum & Orbit Application  
    funds: 2 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Chengdu Ground Station 01 Completion  
    funds: 30 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Prototype 1 Launch to Orbit  
    funds: 80 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Public Release of Network Card Design & Software  
    funds: 10 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Community Wallet Compatibility Development  
    funds: 10 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Testnet Launch  
    funds: 10 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Prototype 2 Fabrication & Radiation Report  
    funds: 30 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Prototype 2 Launch & First Networking  
    funds: 70 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Reykjavik Ground Station 02 Completion  
    funds: 50 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Zug Ground Station 03 Completion  
    funds: 50 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Prototype 3 Fabrication & Radiation Report  
    funds: 30 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Prototype 3 Launch & Tri-Satellite Networking  
    funds: 70 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Mainnet Integration & Developer Collaboration  
    funds: 10 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: New York Ground Station 04 Completion  
    funds: 30 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Network Maintenance & Future Expansion  
    funds: 10 XMR  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
payouts:  
  - date: 2025-6-10  
    amount: 3 XMR  
  - date: 2025-6-27  
    amount: 5 XMR  
  - date: 2025-9-10  
    amount: 10 XMR  
  - date: 2025-11-10  
    amount: 40 XMR  
  - date: 2025-12-10  
    amount: 2 XMR  
  - date: 2026-3-10  
    amount: 30 XMR  
  - date: 2026-4-10  
    amount: 80 XMR  
  - date: 2026-4-20  
    amount: 10 XMR  
  - date: 2026-5-27  
    amount: 10 XMR  
  - date: 2026-6-10  
    amount: 10 XMR  
  - date: 2026-10-10  
    amount: 30 XMR  
  - date: 2026-10-28  
    amount: 70 XMR  
  - date: 2026-12-10  
    amount: 50 XMR  
  - date: 2026-12-30  
    amount: 50 XMR  
  - date: 2027-3-10  
    amount: 30 XMR  
  - date: 2027-5-28  
    amount: 70 XMR  
  - date: 2027-6-10  
    amount: 10 XMR  
  - date: 2027-7-27  
    amount: 30 XMR  
  - date: 2027-8-1  
    amount: 10 XMR

OPENENET-MS01-MoneroSpace-Decentralized-Satellite-Network

Proposal ID: OPENENET-MS01

1. Who We Are?

Led by Monero community developer Jackie, the OPENENET Team is dedicated to building a censorship-resistant decentralized infrastructure. Our mission: complete the world’s first Monero-specific satellite network through 19 verifiable milestones. Additionally, we will announce the members after the completion of the first milestone

2. What We Aim to Achieve?

Construct a geography-and-regulation-independent Monero access network with three core focuses:

2.1 Censorship-Resistant Communication Layer

  • Build 4 ground stations in low-regulation regions (Chengdu, Reykjavik, Zug, New York), bypassing firewalls to provide direct Monero access for users in censored areas like North Korea and Syria.
  • Use dynamic frequency hopping (128 frequencies/10s) and random inter-satellite routing to increase signal interception costs by 10x, ensuring uninterrupted transaction broadcasting.

2.2 Privacy-Enhanced Architecture

  • Inject 30% dummy transactions during satellite forwarding to obfuscate real traffic, expanding the anonymity set 5x when combined with Monero’s native ring signatures.
  • Ground stations connect to the mainnet via 3-hop Tor relays, achieving 99.9% node IP anonymity for end-to-end privacy protection.

2.3 Open-Source Ecosystem

  • All satellite hardware designs (CAD drawings, BOM lists) and software protocols (laser communication code) are open-sourced under CERN-OHL/MIT licenses, allowing anyone to deploy their own nodes.
  • Testnet opens API access for community developers to optimize routing algorithms, with future integration into official wallets planned to lower user access barriers.

2.4 Censorship-Resistant Communication + Sustainable Economy

  • 0.03% Fee Allocation:
    A 0.03% fee will be applied to all satellite-mediated Monero transactions, with:
  • 0.015% for Network Maintenance: Covers launch costs, ground station operations, and hardware upgrades (ensuring long-term resilience).
  • 0.015% to CCS Community Fund: Supports broader Monero ecosystem projects (wallet development, education, etc.), creating a self-reinforcing cycle of community growth.
  • The fee mechanism is hard-coded into the communication protocol, with on-chain transparency for community audit.
    

2.5 Privacy-Enhanced Architecture + Global Outreach

  • Youtube/Technical Blogger Collaboration:
    Allocate resources to partner with crypto influencers (e.g., Andreas Antonopoulos, Coin Bureau) for:
  • Explainer videos on how the satellite network enhances Monero’s censorship resistance (targeting 500K+ viewers).
  • DIY tutorials for building open-source ground stations (lowering entry barriers for individual users).
  • Event-driven campaigns (e.g., launch livestreams) to leverage SpaceX-like hype and boost mainstream awareness.

3. Milestones and Funding Transparency

3.1 Key Deliverables

Date Major Achievement Fund Usage
2025-11-10 Complete first satellite prototype, pass 100krad radiation testing (5+ years of space operation), with independent lab certification. Hardware materials, radiation testing services
2026-04-10 Launch Prototype 1 into a 500km LEO orbit, establishing the first satellite-ground station communication link for cross-continental signal relay. Launch services, orbit registration fees
2026-06-10 Launch testnet supporting 100+ nodes for transaction broadcasting simulation, with API access for third-party developers. Software development, server hosting, community incentives
2027-05-28 Achieve tri-satellite networking covering 60% of the Northern Hemisphere, enabling automatic switching between laser and RF links with 99.5% availability. Multi-satellite coordination algorithm development, ground station expansion

3.2 Fund Accountability

  • Stage-Based Payouts: Funds are released only after milestone completion, verified by public evidence (e.g., hardware test videos, ITU application receipts) on Gitea.
  • Independent Audit: Financial reports, including hardware invoices and team compensation, are shared via https://cloud.openenet.cn (encrypted storage, community identity verification required for access).

4. Value to the Monero Ecosystem

4.1 Bridging Access Gaps and Strengthening Resistance

Current Monero limitations in critical scenarios:

  • Geographical Isolation: No access in oceanic/desert areas without base stations; our satellite network enables "off-grid" connectivity.
  • Regulatory Blockades: High-censorship countries block node IPs; our satellite-Tor combination creates a "regulatory bypass channel" for continuous network access.

4.2 Advantages Over Commercial Alternatives

Dimension MoneroSpace Commercial Satellite Solutions (e.g., Starlink Enterprise) Traditional Blockchain Projects
Decentralization Open-source hardware + third-party deployment, no single point of control Corporate monopoly on infrastructure, potential government data requests Reliant on ground networks, vulnerable to regional blockades
Privacy End-to-end encryption + path obfuscation, fully hidden transaction details Link encryption only, user behavior parsable by operators Blockchain-layer privacy only, network layer traceable
Community Ownership Full technical openness, enabling DIY ground stations (cost <$5000) Closed systems, enterprise-only partnerships Closed infrastructure, no user participation

5. Why Support This Proposal?

5.1 Monero’s "Space Infrastructure"

Monero’s vision of "trustless financial freedom" requires infrastructure beyond terrestrial limits. MoneroSpace is not optional—it’s essential:

  • Short-Term: Restore Monero access for lots of users in censored regions, protecting their financial autonomy from network blockades.
  • Long-Term: Build a nuclear-hardened, self-sustaining network where satellites maintain transaction broadcasting even if ground infrastructure is destroyed.

5.2 Community-Driven Development

As a CCS proposal, we commit to:

  • Open-Source Transparency: All technical resources are publicly available for audit and contribution (https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace).
  • Progress Updates: Weekly dev logs on Gitea, "monthly atellite Network Progress Report" on Gitea, detailing fund usage and technical milestones.
  • Clear Accountability: Any third-party funding agreements will be publicly disclosed, with core project control remaining in community hands; lead developer Jackie assumes primary execution responsibility.

6. Architecture

6.1 Satellite Node Hardware Schematic

graph TD  
    A[Power Subsystem] --> B[Deployable Solar Panels]
    A --> C[Redundant Batteries]
    D[Communication Subsystem] --> E[Laser Transceiver]
    D --> F[RF Transceiver]  
    G[Processing Subsystem] --> H[Radiation-Hardened CPU]  
    G --> I[Error-Correcting Memory]  
    B --> J[Power Management Unit]  
    E --> K[Beam Steering Module]  
    F --> L[Antenna Deployment Mechanism]  
    J --> G  
    K --> D  
    L --> D

6.2 Three-Layer Communication Architecture

graph TB  
    subgraph User Layer  
        U[User Terminal] -->|UHF 400-470MHz| S[Satellite Node]  
    end  
    subgraph Satellite Layer  
        S -->|Laser Link| N1[Neighbor Satellite 1]  
        S -->|Laser Link| N2[Neighbor Satellite 2]  
        N1 -->|RF Link| G[Ground Station]  
        N2 -->|RF Link| G  
    end  
    subgraph Ground Layer  
        G[Neutral Ground Station] -->|Tor Network| M[Monero Mainnet]  
    end

6.3 Transaction Fee Allocation Flow

graph LR  
    A[Satellite Network Transactions] --> B{0.03% Transaction Fee}  
    B --> C[0.015% Network Maintenance Fund]  
    B --> D[0.015% CCS Community Fund]  
    C --> E[Satellite Launches/Ground Station Operations]  
    C --> F[Hardware Upgrades/Radiation-Hardened Components]  
    D --> G[CCS Proposal Funding]  
    D --> H[Community Education/Security Audits]

7. How to Get Involved

  1. Technical Contribution: Submit code PRs or participate in testnet stress tests (Gitea registration required).
  2. Collaboration: Email admin@openenet.cn to join ground station construction or hardware testing teams.
  3. Community Support: Share the proposal link on Monero forums, Reddit, and Telegram to raise awareness about censorship-resistant infrastructure.

Proposer: OPENENET Team
Lead Developer: Jackie Deadline: December 28, 2035 (Unused funds returned to CCS General Fund)
Contact: admin@openenet.cn
Date: April 13, 2025

Edited by Yijia Zhang

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