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Response to MoneroTalk Live Comments
Posted by Jackie on behalf of OPENENET Team
Thank you to everyone who tuned in and shared feedback—even the tough questions help us improve! We heard your concerns, and here’s our honest response:
1. On "Obvious Scam" & Credibility Concerns
We get it—launching satellites for Monero sounds ambitious, and we didn’t communicate our progress clearly due to network issues during the live stream (apologies for the lag and miscommunication!). Here’s the reality:
- We’re not a company or profit-driven group—just a volunteer team (myself, a 12-year-old coder, and aerospace/blockchain enthusiasts still forming!) building an open-source project.
- Everything will be transparent：
- Our Gitea repo is brand new but will soon host hardware designs, code, and team profiles (planned for Q2 2025).
- CCS proposal funds (if approved) will be held in a community-controlled multi-sig wallet, with milestones tied to verifiable deliverables (e.g., radiation-test reports, ITU compliance docs).
2. On "Empty Repos" & Early-Stage Progress
Yes, the repo looks empty now—but that’s by design! We’re in the preliminary phase (hence the CCS proposal to fund the first stage: Satellite Hardware Design & Team Formation). Here’s what $7,000 XMR will achieve:
- Finalized 3U CubeSat blueprints (radiation-hardened components list, CAD drawings).
- Core team introduction (profiles with aerospace/blockchain credentials, linked on Gitea).
- Open-sourced design templates for anyone to build/improve our work.
Think of it like a startup’s MVP—we’re asking for funds to prove feasibility before full development.
3. On Team Transparency & Delays
We messed up by not having team details ready for the stream—that’s on us. Here’s our plan:
- Team formation timeline：
- Q2 2025: Announce at least 5 core members (engineers from Stanford/space industry, blockchain devs with Monero experience).
- Q3 2025: Publish LinkedIn profiles and GitHub contribution history for full transparency.
- No upfront cash grab：
Funds will be released in stages, with each milestone requiring third-party reviews (e.g., aerospace consultants verifying hardware designs).
4. On Technical Feasibility & Maintenance
To the valid questions about satellite lifespan/costs:
- Design lifespan：5-7 years (standard for CubeSats, with redundancy systems to mitigate space radiation).
- Ongoing costs：0.03% transaction fee (split 50/50 between operations and CCS) is a self-sustaining model, not a one-time ask. This is hard-coded into our protocol and auditable on-chain.
5. To the Skeptics: We Get It, and We’re Listening
We know this is a big ask. That’s why we’re starting small—first, prove we can design a radiation-hardened node (milestone 1), then test it in a thermal vacuum chamber (milestone 3). Every step will be documented publicly.
If you’re still unsure: follow our Gitea repo, ask questions in the CCS comment section, or email us at admin@openenet.cn. We’re here to earn your trust, not just ask for funds.
Final Note
The internet issues during the stream hurt our ability to share plans clearly—our bad! But the core idea remains: Monero deserves a censorship-resistant backup network, and space is the next frontier for decentralization.
We’re not perfect, but we’re committed to building openly, learning from feedback, and inviting you to join the journey. Let’s make this project something the community can be proud of—together.
— Jackie & OPENENET Team