Blockstream Releases Base Station For Bitcoin Broadcasting Satellite

Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has introduced the Blockstream Satellite Base Station, a receiver for the satellite it maintains to broadcast the Bitcoin blockchain from space.

After it’s installed and aligned, the flat-panel antenna connects directly to the owner’s home network using Power over Ethernet , which passes electric power and data through a pair of Ethernet cables.

First, it lowers the barrier to entry for Bitcoin users who have limited internet infrastructure, helping drive bitcoin adoption.

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