openenet-ms-01-monero-space-decentralized-satellite-network/OPENENET-MoneroSpace-Satellite-Network-for-monero.md

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OPENENET-MS01-MoneroSpace-Decentralized-Satellite-Network

Proposal ID: OPENENET-MS01

• Project Repository: https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace
• Collaboration Platform: 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
• Antenna Deployment Mechanism: /MoneroSpace

2.2 Communication System Design

2.2.1 Three-Layer Communication Architecture

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 (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频谱 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. 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