A blimp is the future of internet connectivity?
And how is that supposed to work?
It's going to need regulatory approval for each country it flies to if it is going to be used on a permanent basis in those countries. And that red taps takes years to rip up.
I would much prefer that there be an internet option with almost no latency, reachable from anywhere in the world, does not drop connections - very important - and has OKish upload/download speeds (I'll accept 50mbps). But it just doesn't exist at the moment.
Topic: Natural disasters won't stop Internet access to Bitcoin investments (Read 743 times)
October 17, 2024, 07:56:28 AM
October 17, 2024, 04:47:48 AM
As AI integrations and bots have been developing, along with other alternative sources of energy to enable either a capitalist or small time investor take advantage of the cryptocurrency market, the emergence of a solar powered airship with solar cape, and that can efficiently deliver high Internet speed, is a wonderful new innovation that will boost the growth and acceptance of digital currency in many scenarios mostly as regards the times when natural disasters or a case like global pandemic hits hard and everyone is scampering for safety rather than looking out for their investments.
The main problem is until when will this really be felt evenly by all people in the world if they want to invest in bitcoin but if you look at remote areas like where I live 100% dependent on electricity and limited internet. Moreover, the sophistication of the solar-powered aircraft technology that you mentioned above can it spread quickly? how much is the subscription fee? I really don't know how to get such sophisticated internet access services. Now we really depend on the internet and electricity, if there is a blackout in 24 hours everything is quite troublesome. Btw, here we live in a remote area with 5-10 mbps internet power and 450-900 watts of electricity. October 17, 2024, 04:30:45 AM
I can't stop imagining the number of issues this can cause. Although you have mentioned that it can get destroyed due to hurricanes but I think it can also be destroyed through hailstorms and lightning strikes.
Since it is based on solar power I wonder how long it can run without solar energy.
For example, if there's a long cloudy day then may be the power will go off.
It can also harm birds since it would definitely emit radiation.
Since it is based on solar power I wonder how long it can run without solar energy.
For example, if there's a long cloudy day then may be the power will go off.
It can also harm birds since it would definitely emit radiation.
You are right that rainy and cloudy days will surely disrupt the internet availability unless there are batteries attached to it that would store energy during days when there is solar energy being consumed by the device and the batteries should be able to store enough energy to be used for at least a week or so without having to need a recharge just for times when there might be no sun for days and we know this happens in a lot of regions where rainy and cloudy days during winters stay pretty long.
I also agree with some other users who are saying that this isn't going to be a solution for the masses because not everyone can possibly afford such a thing unless there are such devices used by internet service providers charging a reasonable fee to provide internet services to people around that area, and in that case, the device will have to be able to generate enough power to be able to bear all the load.
It would become a major issue if such huge batteries are installed in these devices.
Batteries lasting a week will be very huge and this means it can create a huge blast if some kind of short circuit happens.
Just imagine such a device flying above and a blast happens. We can only imagine the consequences of it's impact on us.
Lots of pieces flying in and out, both into people, buildings, etc.
That would be disastrous, in fact.
Hopefully, there would be enough measures beforehand to prevent such events from happening.
October 17, 2024, 04:28:17 AM
It's quite costly for those who aren't big investors but the ones who already earn more than $1000 per month from Bitcoin investments might not get worried about the costs. But someone who earns around $50 to $100 per month by trading or investing on Bitcoin then for such people it's still costly. I know Starlink is expanding its availability but it's still not available in many countries.
Internet is forever, it's been existence and have covered more comprehending jobs than we could possibly think of. With the internet, people around the world knows how to handled their situation because they're heightened top. The earning rate of these investors differs. We have the top whales in the system and we know how they dominate the marker with huge prominent investment, while we have the average investors that does handled properly their risk management, because affording to lose is big margin that concerns their portfolio. Bitcoin is accessible for everyone, and mind you not everyone have tendency of earning massive profits in the market. We understand the system and we know what's it's been designated for. 
October 11, 2024, 11:11:07 AM
I can't stop imagining the number of issues this can cause. Although you have mentioned that it can get destroyed due to hurricanes but I think it can also be destroyed through hailstorms and lightning strikes.
Since it is based on solar power I wonder how long it can run without solar energy.
For example, if there's a long cloudy day then may be the power will go off.
It can also harm birds since it would definitely emit radiation.
Since it is based on solar power I wonder how long it can run without solar energy.
For example, if there's a long cloudy day then may be the power will go off.
It can also harm birds since it would definitely emit radiation.
You are right that rainy and cloudy days will surely disrupt the internet availability unless there are batteries attached to it that would store energy during days when there is solar energy being consumed by the device and the batteries should be able to store enough energy to be used for at least a week or so without having to need a recharge just for times when there might be no sun for days and we know this happens in a lot of regions where rainy and cloudy days during winters stay pretty long.
I also agree with some other users who are saying that this isn't going to be a solution for the masses because not everyone can possibly afford such a thing unless there are such devices used by internet service providers charging a reasonable fee to provide internet services to people around that area, and in that case, the device will have to be able to generate enough power to be able to bear all the load.
It would become a major issue if such huge batteries are installed in these devices.
Batteries lasting a week will be very huge and this means it can create a huge blast if some kind of short circuit happens.
Just imagine such a device flying above and a blast happens. We can only imagine the consequences of it's impact on us.
October 10, 2024, 11:37:57 AM
I can't stop imagining the number of issues this can cause. Although you have mentioned that it can get destroyed due to hurricanes but I think it can also be destroyed through hailstorms and lightning strikes.
Since it is based on solar power I wonder how long it can run without solar energy.
For example, if there's a long cloudy day then may be the power will go off.
It can also harm birds since it would definitely emit radiation.
Since it is based on solar power I wonder how long it can run without solar energy.
For example, if there's a long cloudy day then may be the power will go off.
It can also harm birds since it would definitely emit radiation.
You are right that rainy and cloudy days will surely disrupt the internet availability unless there are batteries attached to it that would store energy during days when there is solar energy being consumed by the device and the batteries should be able to store enough energy to be used for at least a week or so without having to need a recharge just for times when there might be no sun for days and we know this happens in a lot of regions where rainy and cloudy days during winters stay pretty long.
I also agree with some other users who are saying that this isn't going to be a solution for the masses because not everyone can possibly afford such a thing unless there are such devices used by internet service providers charging a reasonable fee to provide internet services to people around that area, and in that case, the device will have to be able to generate enough power to be able to bear all the load.
October 10, 2024, 11:27:30 AM
Sceye Haps is more like a flight and hurricanes will easily destroy it, though a nice venture, but talking about natural disaster, it's something that takes people's life and properties, and only those who survives the destruction would go back to access their digital assets. Internet and bitcoin technology have been discovered and nothing would stop the both easily, but at a time when humans are running for safety, everyone would realize how life is more crucial than all the digital assets combined.
So, during the occurrence Internet access will be poor, until the weather returns to normal. Honestly, natural disasters can momentarily stop internet access, and nobody wishes that it happens.
So, during the occurrence Internet access will be poor, until the weather returns to normal. Honestly, natural disasters can momentarily stop internet access, and nobody wishes that it happens.
I can't stop imagining the number of issues this can cause. Although you have mentioned that it can get destroyed due to hurricanes but I think it can also be destroyed through hailstorms and lightning strikes.
Since it is based on solar power I wonder how long it can run without solar energy.
For example, if there's a long cloudy day then may be the power will go off.
It can also harm birds since it would definitely emit radiation.
October 07, 2024, 06:21:10 PM
starlink is not costly if you can invest in bitcoin.
It's quite costly for those who aren't big investors but the ones who already earn more than $1000 per month from Bitcoin investments might not get worried about the costs. But someone who earns around $50 to $100 per month by trading or investing on Bitcoin then for such people it's still costly. I know Starlink is expanding its availability but it's still not available in many countries. 
October 07, 2024, 10:58:50 AM
I think that you are missing the point here.
In case of a natural disaster, your house might get destroyed, which means that your PC and smartphone could also be destroyed.
I wonder how this local internet connection project would help, if you don't have a PC and smartphone to connect to the Internet in the first place.
That project looks impressive, but when a natural disaster destroys my house, my crypto investments would be the last thing in my list of priorities.
I also wonder what is the overall cost of this Zeppelin and how this project would return the initial investment? Is this local internet service going to be paid?
Surely that kind of disaster is inevitable. And to think that disasters could totally change our lives in just a glimpse of an eye, the same applies for our internet connection that helps us access our bitcoin investment. And with this new innovation, that could be quite impressive but it will never guarantee to protect our internet access to our investment 24/7. In case of a natural disaster, your house might get destroyed, which means that your PC and smartphone could also be destroyed.
I wonder how this local internet connection project would help, if you don't have a PC and smartphone to connect to the Internet in the first place.
That project looks impressive, but when a natural disaster destroys my house, my crypto investments would be the last thing in my list of priorities.
I also wonder what is the overall cost of this Zeppelin and how this project would return the initial investment? Is this local internet service going to be paid?
October 07, 2024, 04:39:55 AM
What are your thoughts?
I have some questions probably for the developers of this technology but maybe I will just ask it here to see how people's opinion on it are. Is it just one of these sort of tech that is needed to be hovering around or several of these kind of balloons will be needed to help people in different parts of the world at once? I believe as time goes on and as technology gets better more of this kind of technology that will be possible to assist with Internet connection even in positions of serious disaster will be developed and then the question about what the fate of Bitcoin will be if there is a collapse to the Internet due to a natural disaster will no longer be asked because we already have the answers.Enough of this natural disaster talk already.
If natural disaster comes, all I need to do is my safety and that of my hardware wallet, I can move to next city or country just to have access to the internet, natural disaster don't happen everywhere in the world, the worst natural disaster in the history of mankind happen in a certain place, not even a whole country, we have more than 30 states in my country, a natural disaster can hit a state, and let's say it takes the internet access, millions of people around the world are still running nodes and mining Bitcoin, how is this a big concern?
Things are getting better, we now have starlink like internet too, even the atomic bomb in the past year only took out Hiroshima, other cities and states in Japan survived and not affected, chill out brother it is not that bad, the bitcoin stays in a paper wallet for years and now we have hardware wallet that are more secured because they are offline, for better security sake.
The future is near, many will be creating stuffs like Elon musk starlink some day, and always remember, there is no natural disaster that takes all internet of the world in one swipe, even in movies it only happen in a location.
October 07, 2024, 03:49:19 AM
However, I don't ever think that a day would come where the internet would go off. Never. I think at this point we are very much advanced for it. And there are many other alternatives to it. The only time where there would not be any access to our bitcoin investment is if a more advanced alien species invades earth and make us their slaves or they destroy the whole earth. For now , natural disasters are the least of our worries.
I also used to think that the Internet would never go off until the recent massive technology outage experienced by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The technology outage caused by a faulty software update disrupted businesses and institutions in some countries. The operations of many airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets, telecoms, health systems and media outlets were disrupted by this outage. This led to Thousands of cancelled flights and tens of thousands were delayed, leading to long lines at airports in the major cities of the world. We cannot predict the future this is why we should embrace any other source of internet service. A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
This is just a temporary issue and not a permanent internet outage. The CrowdStrike incident cost the world economy hundreds of billions of dollars, so if the internet really did shut down permanently, our economy could collapse. So, the Internet going down is a very unlikely scenario unless our Earth is seriously affected by something like aliens, nuclear war...otherwise the Internet going down seems impossible.
But you are right, having multiple sources of internet service is better than relying on just one. This could indicate that even if a natural disaster does not prevent us from accessing our bitcoin accounts, but we are still completely dependent on that internet service provider.
We've got the Internet as it is, Starlinks, and now possibly these fellas rolling - the question is how sustainable they will be and how much they will be spread with time.
October 07, 2024, 03:11:05 AM
It’s definitely a new innovation, but isn’t Starlink enough since it already covers global internet, while this one focuses on local coverage? As for stability, I find Starlink very reliable --wherever I go, I’m satisfied. I just bring my power station, and I’m always connected.
I don't know much about Starlink but I think that it's not enough because people innovate and there's bound to be someone out there that would want to do a competition with your product especially if they find a way that would make sure that they will stand out than the pioneering product and it just so happens that it's Starlink. This looks promising but there's a reason why there aren't a lot of blimps and zeppelin being paraded casually in the skies, remember Hindenburg? 
October 07, 2024, 02:59:27 AM
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https://www.foxnews.com/tech/solar-powered-blimp-could-bring-high-speed-internet-your-area
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https://www.foxnews.com/tech/solar-powered-blimp-could-bring-high-speed-internet-your-area
What are your thoughts?
Doesn't it take up a lot of space for this stratospheric innovation??
Yes. Hopefully the innovation they have designed will be sustainable. But, one thing that is a major component going forward is the issue of the price tariff that will be set for users later. If the cost is cheap and can be accessed without any obstacles, I think the technology will be quickly accepted and spread to various corners of the country.
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October 07, 2024, 02:41:16 AM
However, I don't ever think that a day would come where the internet would go off. Never. I think at this point we are very much advanced for it. And there are many other alternatives to it. The only time where there would not be any access to our bitcoin investment is if a more advanced alien species invades earth and make us their slaves or they destroy the whole earth. For now , natural disasters are the least of our worries.
I also used to think that the Internet would never go off until the recent massive technology outage experienced by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The technology outage caused by a faulty software update disrupted businesses and institutions in some countries. The operations of many airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets, telecoms, health systems and media outlets were disrupted by this outage. This led to Thousands of cancelled flights and tens of thousands were delayed, leading to long lines at airports in the major cities of the world. We cannot predict the future this is why we should embrace any other source of internet service. A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
This is just a temporary issue and not a permanent internet outage. The CrowdStrike incident cost the world economy hundreds of billions of dollars, so if the internet really did shut down permanently, our economy could collapse. So, the Internet going down is a very unlikely scenario unless our Earth is seriously affected by something like aliens, nuclear war...otherwise the Internet going down seems impossible.
But you are right, having multiple sources of internet service is better than relying on just one. This could indicate that even if a natural disaster does not prevent us from accessing our bitcoin accounts, but we are still completely dependent on that internet service provider.
October 07, 2024, 02:23:41 AM
but more and more infrastructure solutions are coming from mesh networks, satellite internet, and local solutions. So, while innovations like Sceye are exciting, they're just a part of a bigger ecosystem that drives crypto success.
That's progress from other parts, but how from our part. When disasters are the number one factor in human life, security and the most important factor in human life. So I think when disaster comes, we don't think about the internet, we just try to save lives.
I probably wouldn't have thought of saving , my laptop, computer or even my smart phone. So the next possibility is that I can't access crypto without that tool. Although there are other facilities that support the connection, I don't have the tools we use. So I think currently crypto and the internet are one and will not be separated. My device is broken, lost, I can't do crypto-related activities even though the internet is still available.
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October 07, 2024, 02:14:45 AM
I think that you are missing the point here.
In case of a natural disaster, your house might get destroyed, which means that your PC and smartphone could also be destroyed.
I wonder how this local internet connection project would help, if you don't have a PC and smartphone to connect to the Internet in the first place.
That project looks impressive, but when a natural disaster destroys my house, my crypto investments would be the last thing in my list of priorities.
I also wonder what is the overall cost of this Zeppelin and how this project would return the initial investment? Is this local internet service going to be paid?
In case of a natural disaster, your house might get destroyed, which means that your PC and smartphone could also be destroyed.
I wonder how this local internet connection project would help, if you don't have a PC and smartphone to connect to the Internet in the first place.
That project looks impressive, but when a natural disaster destroys my house, my crypto investments would be the last thing in my list of priorities.
I also wonder what is the overall cost of this Zeppelin and how this project would return the initial investment? Is this local internet service going to be paid?
Yeah, I also thought about that, of course, it's great and beneficial in the long run, but crypto would be down in the priorities when I need to stay safe in the physical sense, not in the financial
But I don't see how the losing your device type of problem may be resolved by projects like that, one option would be to get an "unkillable" phone, like the Kingkong series or something.
October 07, 2024, 01:45:53 AM
It is very impressive how these solar-powered airships provide internet access to the most remote areas, and huge is their potential to connect areas during disasters or in underserved regions. The most recent tests show Sceye providing high-speed internet over 27,000 square miles-great for breaking down the digital divide of places such as the Navajo Nation.
That said, core Bitcoin and crypto success is pegged not only to advancements in the tech of the internet and energy. While better connectivities do help in adoption, the broader crypto movement is driven by decentralization, financial inclusion, and the blockchain technology itself. Power and Internet problems are important, but more and more infrastructure solutions are coming from mesh networks, satellite internet, and local solutions. So, while innovations like Sceye are exciting, they're just a part of a bigger ecosystem that drives crypto success.
That said, core Bitcoin and crypto success is pegged not only to advancements in the tech of the internet and energy. While better connectivities do help in adoption, the broader crypto movement is driven by decentralization, financial inclusion, and the blockchain technology itself. Power and Internet problems are important, but more and more infrastructure solutions are coming from mesh networks, satellite internet, and local solutions. So, while innovations like Sceye are exciting, they're just a part of a bigger ecosystem that drives crypto success.
October 07, 2024, 01:29:18 AM
I think that you are missing the point here.
In case of a natural disaster, your house might get destroyed, which means that your PC and smartphone could also be destroyed.
I wonder how this local internet connection project would help, if you don't have a PC and smartphone to connect to the Internet in the first place.
That project looks impressive, but when a natural disaster destroys my house, my crypto investments would be the last thing in my list of priorities.
I also wonder what is the overall cost of this Zeppelin and how this project would return the initial investment? Is this local internet service going to be paid?
In case of a natural disaster, your house might get destroyed, which means that your PC and smartphone could also be destroyed.
I wonder how this local internet connection project would help, if you don't have a PC and smartphone to connect to the Internet in the first place.
That project looks impressive, but when a natural disaster destroys my house, my crypto investments would be the last thing in my list of priorities.
I also wonder what is the overall cost of this Zeppelin and how this project would return the initial investment? Is this local internet service going to be paid?
October 07, 2024, 12:48:52 AM
The valid argument you raised! The future of Bitcoin and other virtual assets is directly linked to technological advancements, particularly the availability of the internet and alternate power sources. It has been noted that the concept of a plane that provides broadband internet using solar power is quite appealing, especially during outbreaks or calamities.
With good internet and power, traders and investors will be able to be active in the market, ensuring that they do not miss out on opportunities even in hard situations. Such advancement in this area will undoubtedly enhance the usage and strength of currencies like bitcoins all over the world!
With good internet and power, traders and investors will be able to be active in the market, ensuring that they do not miss out on opportunities even in hard situations. Such advancement in this area will undoubtedly enhance the usage and strength of currencies like bitcoins all over the world!
I don't think that there will be ever a situation where there will be prolonged power outage or Internet outage provided we are caught in a World War etc, other than this, there are many alternative sources to get the power and internet, in case of temporary outage. Under normal circumstances, there is nothing to be worried about and the discussion may be irrelevant. In the other case of any extreme situations like War or Nuclear explosion, it may be difficult to survive a living, who would care about the internet/power at that time
Yeah, it's very unlikely that there would be shortages of Internet like that, however, it's great that OP raised that topic overall because personally, I would never have seen this ship and the idea behind it myself
I hope we will never experience what you described. 
October 06, 2024, 10:31:58 PM
Now, meet the Sceye Haps, the future of internet speed and connectivity:
It is impressive and definitely a step forward for technology but like any other projects it still has its own challenges to solve. Now to say that natural disasters won’t stop internet access is a bit inaccurate.If, let’s say, your local community has been hit by a natural disaster and all your devices have been broken or your Wi-fi router was also ruined this innovation will not exactly allow you to connect to an Internet access. You need to have your own. Of course it is helpful to boost speed of the internet but if you don’t have it in the first place then it’s a difficult task to do.
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