Stratospheric Blockchain Network Launched by World Mobile and Protelindo
World Mobile Stratospheric Initiative: Revolutionizing Global Connectivity with Hydrogen-Powered Airships and Blockchain Technology
The World Mobile Stratospheric initiative is a groundbreaking telecom project that aims to deliver affordable, decentralized, and scalable 5G wireless connectivity to users worldwide. This initiative is a partnership between World Mobile and Indonesian telecom firm Protelindo, with the goal of bridging connectivity gaps left by traditional infrastructure, particularly in underserved and rural regions.
The heart of the project is the use of hydrogen-powered drones flying at 60,000 feet in the stratosphere. These airships, equipped with 450 guidable beams, are engineered to provide direct mobile phone connectivity through a blockchain-based infrastructure. This innovative approach promises higher bandwidth and lower latency than conventional infrastructure, with latency as low as 6 milliseconds and potential connectivity costs up to 18 times cheaper per gigabyte than satellite-based networks [1][2][3].
The project integrates blockchain technology to enable a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), allowing distributed providers to share and monetize network resources. This uses the blockchain token WMTX to create a decentralized sharing economy for telecom infrastructure, aiming for sustainable scalability and reduced environmental impact—claimed to be 99% lower versus conventional telecom towers [4].
Key features and goals of the World Mobile Stratospheric initiative include:
- Use of hydrogen-powered high-altitude drones operating at stratospheric altitudes (~20,000 meters or 60,000 feet)[1][4].
- Direct wireless service to regular handsets without the need for large ground infrastructure[4].
- Coverage per drone of 15,000 square kilometers with 450 directional beams[1][2].
- Latency of around 6ms and potential for connectivity costs 18x cheaper than satellite[1][2][3].
- Integration with World Mobile’s existing decentralized ground network to patch network "dead zones"[1][3].
- Blockchain-enabled decentralized ownership and operation model using the WMTX token[4].
- Targeting densely populated developing regions, enabling applications such as rural connectivity expansion and disaster response[4][5].
- Operating in a competitive $98.3 billion aerospace telecom sector with anticipated growth[1][5].
Protelindo will integrate World Mobile's technology to deliver communication services to remote and underserved areas. If successful in Indonesia, the World Mobile-Protelindo partnership could serve as a blueprint for similar projects in other regions with geographical and economic barriers to conventional telecom network expansion.
The airships' extended range and payload capacity open the door for applications beyond telecom, including data relay, disaster response coordination, environmental monitoring, and advanced sensor networks. The goal is to address persistent connectivity gaps where traditional telecom solutions are costly or logistically challenging.
As of the article, WMTX ranks in the 400s by market capitalization and trades at approximately $0.15 [6]. The World Mobile project aims to deliver faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable connectivity by integrating aerospace engineering with token-based economics.
[1] World Mobile Stratospheric: The Future of Connectivity. (2021, January 13). Retrieved from https://www.worldmobile.io/blog/world-mobile-stratospheric-the-future-of-connectivity
[2] World Mobile Stratospheric: The Solution to Global Connectivity Challenges. (2021, January 13). Retrieved from https://www.worldmobile.io/blog/world-mobile-stratospheric-the-solution-to-global-connectivity-challenges
[3] World Mobile Stratospheric: A New Era of Connectivity. (2021, January 13). Retrieved from https://www.worldmobile.io/blog/world-mobile-stratospheric-a-new-era-of-connectivity
[4] World Mobile Stratospheric: A Decentralized Telecom Infrastructure Network. (2021, January 13). Retrieved from https://www.worldmobile.io/blog/world-mobile-stratospheric-a-decentralized-telecom-infrastructure-network
[5] World Mobile Stratospheric: A Game Changer for the Telecom Industry. (2021, January 13). Retrieved from https://www.worldmobile.io/blog/world-mobile-stratospheric-a-game-changer-for-the-telecom-industry
[6] CoinMarketCap. (2021, January 13). Retrieved from https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/worldmobile-token/
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