Avalanche is expanding beyond finance into space exploration with a new network verifying telescope data in real time. SkyMapper's dedicated Avalanche-based network, SkyMapper L1, collects and secures observational data from telescopes worldwide, creating 'Proof of Space Observation' records. The SETI Institute contributes live data, marking a significant integration of institutional science into a blockchain verification system. The solution addresses the growing issue of verifying space data from satellites, drones, and missions by creating tamper-resistant records.
The system works by validating observations at capture, creating a unique digital fingerprint, and saving it on the Avalanche blockchain. This allows for independent verification of data authenticity and access control through smart contracts.
As a result, each observation can be traced back to its source, confirmed as untampered, and made available for scientific research or kept private for sensitive information. According to Emin Gün Sirer, founder and CEO of Ava Labs, 'SkyMapper's work on Avalanche demonstrates how blockchain infrastructure can transform science by providing tamper-proof, verifiable records.'