Avalanche is expanding its reach beyond finance into space, introducing a network to verify telescope data in real-time. SkyMapper's dedicated Avalanche-based network, SkyMapper L1, collects data from various telescopes and sensors globally, converting each observation into a secure digital record. This 'Proof of Space Observation' (POSO) proves the occurrence, timing, and integrity of celestial events, providing reliable data for scientists, businesses, and government agencies.
The SETI Institute is contributing live observational data, marking a significant integration of institutional science into a blockchain-based verification system. SkyMapper addresses the growing issue of data explosion from space missions and satellites, leveraging blockchain to create permanent, tamper-resistant records.
The system validates observations in real-time, cryptographically signing data and transmitting it through SkyMapper's infrastructure. Instead of centralizing data, SkyMapper utilizes a decentralized storage network and saves a digital fingerprint on the Avalanche blockchain, enabling verification of data authenticity. Smart contracts manage incoming data, organize it, and control access, allowing for private and public data sharing. The result is a system where each observation can be independently verified, ensuring the integrity and transparency of space exploration data.