---  
layout: fr  
title: OPENENET-MS01-MoneroSpace-Decentralized-Satellite-Network  
author: OPENENET Team  
date: April 13, 2025  
amount: 30000  
milestones:  
  - name: Satellite Node Hardware Design & Team Formation  
    funds: 7000  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Radiation-Hardened Node Software Development & Compliance Preparation  
    funds: 8000  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Satellite Prototype Testing & Spectrum Application  
    funds: 10000  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
  - name: Community Testnet Launch & First Deployment  
    funds: 5000  
    done: false  
    status: unfinished  
payouts:  
  - date: 2025-09-30  
    amount: 7000  
  - date: 2026-03-31  
    amount: 8000  
  - date: 2026-09-30  
    amount: 10000  
  - date: 2027-03-31  
    amount: 5000  
---  


# OPENENET-MS01-MoneroSpace-Decentralized-Satellite-Network  

**Proposal ID:** OPENENET-MS01  
- **Project Repository:** [https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace](https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace)  
- **Collaboration Platform:** [https://cloud.openenet.cn/](https://cloud.openenet.cn/)  
- **Project Funding Deadline:** December 28, 2035, 00:00 UTC. Unused funds will be returned to CCS if the project is incomplete by this date.  


## 1. Project Overview  
### 1.1 Core Objectives  
MoneroSpace aims to build a **decentralized censorship-resistant satellite communication network** through open-source hardware and encryption protocols, achieving:  
- **Global Ubiquitous Access**: Providing Monero transaction channels for regions without terrestrial networks (e.g., oceans, polar areas) and censored zones (e.g., Iran, Syria).  
- **Physical-Layer Censorship Resistance**: Bypassing internet blockades with low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to ensure independent transaction broadcasting.  
- **Community-Driven Ecosystem**: Open-sourcing satellite hardware designs and communication protocols to enable third-party node deployment.  

### 1.2 Core Values  
| Dimension    | Innovation                                                                 | Contribution to Monero Ecosystem                  |  
|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|  
| **Technical** | Laser-RF hybrid communication and radiation-hardened full-node design       | Enhances network redundancy against 51% attacks and geographic blockades |  
| **Compliance**| Neutral-region ground station deployment and ITU spectrum compliance       | Meets international telecommunication regulations and data privacy standards |  
| **Economic**  | Satellite node mining incentives and transaction fee sharing model         | Establishes a sustainable decentralized infrastructure economy         |  


## 2. Technical Solution  
### 2.1 Satellite Node Hardware Architecture (3U CubeSat Standard)  
#### 2.1.2 Hardware Design Resources  
- Motherboard Layout: [/MoneroSpace](https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace)  
- Antenna Deployment Mechanism: [/MoneroSpace](https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace)  

### 2.2 Communication System Design  
#### 2.2.1 Three-Layer Communication Architecture  
```mermaid  
graph TB  
    subgraph User Layer  
        A[User Terminal] -->|UHF 400-470MHz| B[Satellite Node]  
    end  
    subgraph Satellite Layer  
        B -->|Laser 1550nm| C[Neighbor Satellite 1]  
        B -->|Laser 1550nm| D[Neighbor Satellite 2]  
        C -->|Laser 1550nm| E[Ground Station]  
        D -->|S-Band 2-4GHz| E  
    end  
    subgraph Ground Layer  
        E[Neutral Ground Station] -->|Tor Network| F[Monero Mainnet]  
    end  
```  
- **User Access**:  
  - Terminal modification: Compatible with commercial satellite terminals (e.g., Starlink Dish), integrated with radiation-hardened encryption modules (ChaCha20-Poly1305 algorithm).  
  - Dynamic frequency hopping: 128 frequency points with 10-second interval switching, combined with satellite-side frequency prediction to achieve 45% improved anti-jamming success rate.  
- **Inter-Satellite Communication**:  
  - Laser links: Randomly select 2 neighboring satellites for data forwarding, adding 30% dummy transactions to obfuscate transmission paths (anonymity set expanded 5x).  
  - RF links: Serve as emergency channels during laser outages, using DVB-S2X standard and AES-256-GCM encryption with latency < 500ms.  
- **Ground Access**:  
  - Ground stations located in neutral regions (Zug, Switzerland & Reykjavik, Iceland), each equipped with 5 radiation-hardened servers running Monero full nodes.  
  - Access to the mainnet via 3-hop Tor relays, achieving 99.9% node IP anonymity.  


## 6. Community Engagement Plan  
### 6.1 Open-Source Collaboration  
- **Hardware Design**: All CAD drawings and BOM lists are open-sourced on Gitea under the CERN-OHL protocol, enabling third-party modification.  
- **Protocol Development**: Laser communication code is released under the MIT protocol, welcoming community contributions.  
  - Repository: [https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace](https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace) (Under Development)  

### 6.3 Transparency Assurance  
- **Progress Tracking**: Weekly updates on development progress are posted to the Gitea repository.  


## 7. Proposer Information (Preparation Phase)  
### 7.1 Current Status  
- **Community Certification**: Applying for Monero Community Developer Certification (MCC), expected to complete in Q3 2025.  
- **Collaboration Platforms**: Gitea and Nextcloud are under preparation; send resumes to admin@openenet.cn to apply for collaboration access.  
- **Communication Channel**:  
  - Email: admin@openenet.cn  


## 8. Expected Delivery Results
### 8.1. Satellite Node Hardware Design & Team Formation (7,000 XMR)  
- **Deliverables**:  
- Finalized 3U CubeSat hardware design package including:  
- Detailed CAD drawings of the satellite structure  
- Bill of Materials (BOM) with radiation-hardened component specifications  
- Selection report for radiation-resistant processors, memory, and storage  
- Public announcement of the core team with:  
- At least 5 members with proven expertise in aerospace engineering or blockchain development  
- Verified professional profiles (LinkedIn/community contributions)  
- Fully initialized Gitea repository with:  
- Open-source hardware design templates  
- Version control system for iterative design updates  

- **Success Metrics**:  
- Minimum 5 independent technical reviews from certified aerospace consultants (reports published on Gitea)   


### 8.2. Radiation-Hardened Node Software Development & Compliance Preparation (8,000 XMR)  
- **Deliverables**:  
- Working prototype of the Monero node software optimized for satellite hardware, featuring:  
- Memory/processing efficiency improvements for low-power space environments  
- Public GitHub commit history demonstrating code progress  
- Draft submission package for ITU spectrum allocation, including:  
- Frequency usage plan for laser/RF communication links  
- Proposed satellite orbit parameters (altitude, inclination, orbital period)  
- Compliance checklist for international telecommunication regulations  
- Risk assessment report for software resilience, covering:  
- Strategies to mitigate single-event upsets (SEU) in space radiation  
- Redundancy plans for critical node functions  

- **Success Metrics**:  
- Minimum 10 code contributions from external developers (tracked on GitHub)  
- Official confirmation email from ITU regulatory experts acknowledging consultation  


### 8.3. Satellite Prototype Testing & Spectrum Application (10,000 XMR)  
- **Deliverables**:  
- Lab-tested satellite prototype demonstrating:  
- 72-hour stability in thermal vacuum chambers (-55°C to +85°C) with test data logs  
- Radiation tolerance exceeding 100krad total dose (certified by independent testing lab)  
- Formal submission of ITU spectrum application, with:  
- Publicly shared application ID and filing date  
- Confirmation of receipt from the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau  
- Updated compliance framework document outlining:  
- GDPR/Switzerland FDP data protection protocols for ground station operations  
- Cybersecurity measures for satellite-ground communication  

- **Success Metrics**:  
- Publicly released video showcasing prototype testing procedures and results  
- Uploaded ITU receipt document to the CCS project update page  


### 8.4. Community Testnet Launch & First Deployment Plan (5,000 XMR)  
- **Deliverables**:  
- Functional community testnet enabling:  
- Over 100 developers to simulate satellite-node interactions (transaction routing, orbit dynamics)  
- Open API for third-party node integration  
- Detailed deployment plan for the first 3 satellites, including:  
- Chosen orbital slots and launch window feasibility study  
- Ground station locations (Switzerland/Iceland) with site readiness reports  
- Revised economic model document explaining:  
- Transaction fee distribution for node operators  
- Incentive structures for community contributors  

- **Success Metrics**:  
- Active participation from 50+ developers in testnet stress tests  
- Signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with at least one reputable launch provider (e.g., Star River Power or SpaceX)  


### 9. Economic Model & Sustainability Plan  
To ensure long-term network viability, a **0.03% transaction fee** will be applied to all satellite-mediated Monero transactions, with a proportional allocation designed to balance operational needs and community contribution:  
- **0.015% to OPENENET Team**：Funds will exclusively support day-to-day maintenance, including satellite bandwidth costs, ground station operations, and software updates. This ensures continuous service without compromising decentralization.  
- **0.015% to Monero Community Chest (CCS)**：Reinvested in broader ecosystem development, such as funding future open-source projects, security audits, or educational initiatives. This aligns with Monero’s community-driven ethos, creating a self-sustaining feedback loop.  

This fee structure is hard-coded into the satellite communication protocol, with transparency enforced through:  
1. **On-chain visibility**：Transaction fee distributions recorded on the Monero blockchain for public audit.  
2. **Annual reports**：Detailed breakdowns of fund usage published in the Gitea repository, subject to community review.  

By dedicating half of the fee to the CCS, we reinforce our commitment to the broader Monero ecosystem, ensuring that satellite network benefits extend beyond its technical infrastructure to support the community’s collective goals.  


## 10. Conclusion  
The MoneroSpace project focuses on **open-source collaboration** to address Monero's physical-layer censorship resistance needs. Despite preparation-phase challenges, our transparent development process, community-driven incentives, and robust technical solutions aim to build a decentralized satellite communication infrastructure.  


**Proposer:** OPENENET Team  
**Date:** April 13, 2025