Hello,

This is my first message to the Bitcoin Development Mailing List.

Straight to the point: you might be familiar with the Blockstream Satellite system, which broadcasts the Bitcoin blockchain globally. Blockstream uses ground stations that receive a version of the blockchain from Blockstream's infrastructure. Users can passively receive this data but cannot broadcast transactions or contribute updates to the blockchain being transmitted.

My concern is the lack of decentralization and the reliance on a single company. I’m only 16 and still learning, but I’m passionate about improving Bitcoin. I don’t fully understand how satellites work yet — but inspired by Elon Musk’s Starlink approach, I believe it's worth exploring the idea of a fully open-source, community-driven satellite communication system.

This system could allow users not only to receive but also to broadcast transactions and synchronize blocks directly to and from full nodes in space. That way, Bitcoin could truly function off-grid and without dependency on centralized ISPs or infrastructure. It would make Bitcoin more resilient, censorship-resistant, and globally accessible.

Of course, such a project would be very expensive and technically complex. But perhaps it could be made possible through crowdfunding or support from individuals passionate about decentralization and global freedom.

My dream is to see Bitcoin working almost offline — powered by minimal energy, generated through a small solar panel and paired with a satellite dish. A full node that can send and receive data or even a singular device exploring the blockchain or broadcasting a transaction, independent of centralized networks — truly decentralized and powered by the people.

Thanks a lot for reading my message :)

Yours,
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