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OPENENET-MS01-MoneroSpace-Decentralized-Satellite-Network

Proposal ID: OPENENET-MS01

• Project Repository: https://git.openenet.cn/MoneroSpace (Gitea open-source repo for hardware designs and protocol code)
• Collaboration Platform: https://cloud.openenet.cn (NextCloud encrypted space, request access via admin@openenet.cn)
• CCS Proposal Page: https://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/577

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.

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. Network 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  

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