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When Bitcoin Miners Take to Space

SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a historic IPO with a target of $1.75 trillion, while simultaneously advancing plans to deploy AI data centers in orbit, leveraging space’s vacuum for cooling and solar energy for power. This has sparked interest in whether Bitcoin mining—also energy-intensive and dependent on computing hardware—could also move to space. The core idea involves placing mining ASICs on the back of solar panels in orbit, using abundant solar energy to power mining operations. Heat dissipation in vacuum, a key challenge, is manageable through thermal radiation, and communication with mining pools is feasible with low latency via low Earth orbit satellites. However, the economics remain prohibitive. Launch costs, currently around $2,720 per kilogram via Falcon 9, make mining payloads financially unviable. Estimates suggest that with current technology, the payback period would exceed 100 years. SpaceX’s Starship may eventually reduce launch costs below $200/kg, making space mining more feasible. Companies like Starcloud—backed by NVIDIA and top VCs—are already testing orbit-based computing, including AI and planned Bitcoin mining experiments. Others, like SpaceChain and Cryptosat, focus on secure blockchain nodes and cryptographic services in space rather than mining. While orbital mining is not yet economically competitive with terrestrial operations, it represents a long-term vision for radically reducing energy costs and expanding the infrastructure of decentralized networks beyond Earth.

marsbit04/01 03:49

When Bitcoin Miners Take to Space

marsbit04/01 03:49

After Sending NVIDIA AI Servers into Space, This Space Startup Now Sets Its Sights on Bitcoin Mining

A space computing startup, Starcloud, is expanding its ambitions after successfully sending NVIDIA AI servers into orbit. The company now plans to launch Bitcoin mining operations into space, aiming to leverage the advantages of the extraterrestrial environment. CEO Philip Johnston revealed that Starcloud intends to deploy Bitcoin ASIC hardware on its Starcloud-2 satellite, scheduled for launch in 2026. If successful, it would mark the first-ever Bitcoin mining operation in space. The company believes space offers significant benefits, including near-limitless solar energy, reduced cooling costs due to extreme environmental conditions, and freedom from terrestrial energy constraints and regulatory pressures. However, the economic viability remains uncertain due to high launch costs, hardware durability challenges in high-radiation environments, and rapidly evolving mining technology. While the initiative may currently hold more symbolic than practical value, it reflects a growing trend of extending blockchain and computing infrastructure beyond Earth. Starcloud, backed by investors like a16z and Sequoia, has already made strides by training an AI model in orbit using an NVIDIA H100 GPU. The company, along with others like Google and SpaceX, is part of a broader movement to develop space-based data centers, signaling that the next frontier for AI and computing may indeed be in orbit.

marsbit03/10 05:33

After Sending NVIDIA AI Servers into Space, This Space Startup Now Sets Its Sights on Bitcoin Mining

marsbit03/10 05:33

Bitcoin Mining Is Leaving Earth: Nvidia-Backed Firm Targets Space

Starcloud, backed by Nvidia, plans to launch Bitcoin ASIC miners into low Earth orbit later this year, following a previous mission that sent an Nvidia H100 GPU to space. The company argues that space-based mining could reduce energy and cooling costs by using solar power and the vacuum of space for heat dissipation. However, significant challenges remain, including high launch costs, hardware durability in radiation-heavy environments, and the difficulty of repairs and replacements. While the long-term vision includes a constellation of orbital data centers for commercial clients, the immediate goal is a technical demonstration to measure feasibility, uptime, and energy efficiency.

bitcoinist03/09 15:01

Bitcoin Mining Is Leaving Earth: Nvidia-Backed Firm Targets Space

bitcoinist03/09 15:01

Aave Founder: The Next Step for DeFi is Financing Solar Energy, Robotics, and Space

DeFi has already improved the supply side of capital allocation, with highly liquid on-chain assets that can be programmatically deployed for optimized risk-adjusted returns. Aave, in particular, has demonstrated its capacity to absorb hundreds of billions in liquidity. The next evolution of DeFi should focus on the demand side, rebalancing liquidity toward real-world infrastructure financing. Key future infrastructure sectors requiring capital deployment include solar farms, batteries, data centers & GPUs, robotics, electric transportation, nuclear energy, desalination, carbon capture, critical minerals, digital networks, and space infrastructure. Conservative estimates project a total capital expenditure opportunity of $100–200 trillion by 2050—dwarfing the combined assets under management of the world’s top ten banks. Aave can capture this opportunity through two primary models: yield-bearing stablecoins (YBS), which distribute off-chain yields to on-chain users, and direct collateralization of tokenized real-world assets. Both approaches align with Aave’s lending structure, where loans are backed by assets rather than user credit. Infrastructure assets typically offer attractive returns—ranging from 8% to 18%—with cash flows that mitigate redemption risks. By serving as a foundational liquidity layer, Aave can help finance the transition to a more abundant global economy, accelerating adoption by 10–15 years. This positions Aave not just as a DeFi protocol but as the core financial infrastructure for the future.

marsbit03/02 05:23

Aave Founder: The Next Step for DeFi is Financing Solar Energy, Robotics, and Space

marsbit03/02 05:23

A Conversation with Cathie Wood: Eight Insights on the Big Ideas 2026

"Big Ideas 2026: A Conversation with Cathie Wood" by Peter Diamandis summarizes a discussion with ARK Invest's founder on eight key insights. The core thesis is that the world is at a 125-year technological inflection point, driven by the exponential convergence of five platforms: AI, robotics, energy storage, blockchain, and multiomic sequencing. This fusion is projected to double global GDP growth to 7% by 2030. Key takeaways include: data centers migrating to orbit for superior solar efficiency; AI inference costs plummeting 99%, commoditizing intelligence; a US-China AI cold war accelerating open-source innovation; a bullish Bitcoin forecast of $1.5M by 2030 as a hedge against deflation; a nuclear energy revival to power AI data centers; and the imminent disruption of transportation by autonomous taxis and delivery systems, with Tesla positioned to dominate. The conclusion urges entrepreneurs and investors to think across converging technologies, embrace deflation-driven demand explosions, and recognize that energy is the new constraint. The future will be built by those who leverage Wright’s Law and participate in this transformative era.

marsbit02/09 08:26

A Conversation with Cathie Wood: Eight Insights on the Big Ideas 2026

marsbit02/09 08:26

SPACE Token Debuts With Airdrop Plans and Exchange Listings, Sees Volatile Trading

SPACE Token launched on January 23 across multiple blockchains including Ethereum, BSC, and Base. It was listed on major exchanges like Binance, Kraken, and decentralized platforms such as PancakeSwap. The project introduced a phased airdrop program: Season 1 distributes tokens to early adopters with monthly unlocks over three months, while Season 2 follows a similar structure starting one month later. A staking program offers up to 10% APR. On its debut, the token experienced high volatility, initially surging to around $0.027 before dropping about 21.81% to approximately $0.0176. Trading volume surged over 718% to $236 million, indicating significant market activity despite the price decline.

TheNewsCrypto01/24 15:04

SPACE Token Debuts With Airdrop Plans and Exchange Listings, Sees Volatile Trading

TheNewsCrypto01/24 15:04

Musk: China Has Heeded My Words and Will Crush the World in Computing Power by 2026

In a recent podcast, Elon Musk expressed admiration for China's rapid implementation of his ideas, particularly in energy and AI infrastructure. He predicts China will surpass the world in AI compute power by 2026, leveraging its massive energy infrastructure, especially in solar capacity, which he estimates at 1,500 GW annually. Musk identifies electricity, not chips, as the next critical bottleneck for AI expansion. Musk forecasts AGI will be achieved this year, with total AI intelligence exceeding all human intelligence by 2030. He outlines a future where AI and robotics lead to universal high income and abundant goods and services, though he warns the transition will be turbulent due to slow government adaptation. He discusses Optimus robots surpassing human surgeons in three years, becoming ubiquitous within five. In space, Musk envisions orbital data centers powered by solar energy, lunar bases, and even Dyson spheres. He criticizes traditional education as obsolete, advocating for AI-powered personalized learning. On existential questions, Musk is skeptical of radical life extension and UFO claims but emphasizes AI safety through truth, curiosity, and beauty. He concludes with optimism, envisioning a future of limitless possibilities driven by AI and robotics.

marsbit01/23 04:52

Musk: China Has Heeded My Words and Will Crush the World in Computing Power by 2026

marsbit01/23 04:52

Elon Musk's Latest Interview: The Next 3-7 Years Will Be Very Tough

In a recent 3-hour interview, Elon Musk shared his predictions and concerns about the next 3–7 years, describing it as a turbulent transition period. He warned that white-collar jobs—such as those in law, accounting, and design—will be the first to be disrupted by AI, as artificial intelligence excels at information processing. He also cautioned that traditional higher education is rapidly losing value due to soaring costs and outdated curricula, while AI-powered tutors could revolutionize learning. Looking further ahead, Musk envisions a future of extreme material abundance, where most goods and services become nearly free due to automation, making retirement savings less relevant. He predicts that within three years, surgical robots will surpass human surgeons in capability, thanks to exponential improvements in AI software, processing power, and mechanical dexterity. Energy, measured in watts, will become the true currency of the future. Musk advocates for solar power as the primary energy source and even proposes moving AI data centers to space for unlimited solar energy access—a goal driving SpaceX’s Starship development. He also highlighted China’s growing advantage in AI compute power, citing its massive investments in energy infrastructure, manufacturing scale, and chip production capacity. Musk concluded by emphasizing the importance of instilling AI with a sense of truth-seeking, curiosity, and aesthetic appreciation—rather than rigid rules—to ensure a future more like "Star Trek" than "Terminator." He urged individuals to stay adaptable and proactive in navigating coming changes.

marsbit01/23 04:52

Elon Musk's Latest Interview: The Next 3-7 Years Will Be Very Tough

marsbit01/23 04:52

NVIDIA and YC Invest in a Company Aiming to Build a Hotel on the Moon by 2032

Nvidia and YC have invested in GRU Space, a startup founded by 22-year-old Berkeley graduate Skyler Chan, which aims to build a luxury hotel on the Moon by 2032. The company, with just two full-time employees, is already accepting reservations: a non-refundable $1,000 application fee, followed by deposits of $250,000 or $1 million if selected. Final room prices may exceed $10 million. The ambitious timeline includes applicant screening in 2026, a private auction in 2027, lunar landing tests in 2029, hotel module deployment in 2031, and opening in 2032. GRU positions itself as betting on U.S. space policy shifts and potential government reliance on commercial lunar infrastructure. The article draws parallels to Virgin Galactic’s long-delayed, costly suborbital tourism efforts, noting that GRU’s lunar ambition is far more complex. However, the founder openly acknowledges the high-risk, high-reward nature of the venture, framing it as a strategic gamble rather than a scam. The company’s name, GRU, and its slogan—“It’s time to steal the Moon”—reference the film *Despicable Me*, adding a layer of playful audacity to the project.

marsbit01/14 04:11

NVIDIA and YC Invest in a Company Aiming to Build a Hotel on the Moon by 2032

marsbit01/14 04:11

Elon Musk's First Interview in 2026: Discussing the Impact of AI, Robotics, Energy, and US-China Competition on the Near Future

In a January 2026 interview, Elon Musk discussed the profound impact of AI, robotics, energy, and global competition on the near future. He declared 2026 as the "Year of Singularity," asserting that AI progress is exponential, with AGI achievable by 2026 and AI intelligence surpassing all humans combined by 2030. Musk predicted that Optimus robots would outperform human surgeons within three years, making high-quality healthcare essentially free due to AI, chip performance, and robotic dexterity advancing exponentially. He argued that pursuing medical degrees would become pointless unless for social reasons. On global AI competition, Musk stated China would dominate in computing power, citing its massive electricity production (3 times the U.S. by 2026), reduced chip advantage gaps, and exceptional execution capabilities. He envisioned the AI landscape led by XAI, Google, and China. For energy, Musk emphasized solar power as the ultimate solution, proposing a three-phase plan: doubling grid efficiency with battery storage, deploying space-based solar satellites, and eventually building satellite factories on the Moon. He described energy as the future currency. Economically, Musk suggested that money might become irrelevant in 10-20 years due to AI and robotics driving abundance, leading to "Universal High Income" (UHI) instead of UBI. He warned of a turbulent 3-7 year transition period. He also noted that work would become optional within two decades, expressed concern over declining birthrates, and criticized traditional education, advocating for curiosity-driven learning enhanced by AI tutors. Musk concluded by encouraging active optimism: "Make hope happen."

marsbit01/13 05:11

Elon Musk's First Interview in 2026: Discussing the Impact of AI, Robotics, Energy, and US-China Competition on the Near Future

marsbit01/13 05:11

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