Blockstream Satellite Broadcasting Bitcoin from Space

Yesterday a video teaser from blockchain technology company Blockstream created waves of excitement among enthusiasts of both cryptocurrencies and space. Most participants speculated that Blockstream was about to implement the idea, promoted by Bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik among others, of a satellite system that streams the Bitcoin blockchain to the whole planet from space. The speculations were, indeed, correct.Today, the company is announcing Blockstream Satellite, a new service that broa

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