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Proximum: the spatial network
Proximum aims to fill spacetime with nodes in order to augment physics with trustworthy computation. This enables:
- onchain location oracles
- spatial subnets for local scale
- settlement based on the speed of light
Explore the simulation or read the lightpaper for more.
Why We Are Building Proximum
In short, because we are ruthless optimists.
We love the security of Bitcoin, but want a more secure network. We love the open compute enabled by Ethereum and the the speed of Solana, but want more compute faster. We recognize the value of tokenized USD, but want more stable units of account and a cheaper medium of exchange. We humbly admit that the crypto industry has not achieved a Denationalisation of Money. Yet. We hope to roll back the panopticon of the modern surveillance state. Some day.
Surely that is not too much to ask.
The Plan
- Syene (testnet, terrestrial) - work began 2024-01-01
- Alexandria (mainnet, terrestrial)
- Ptolemy (testnet, + solar locations)
- Almagest (mainnet, + solar locations)
Audacious Goals
- Use: Regions create functional local currencies on Proximum. See Ithaca Hours, BerkShares, Berkeley Bucks, or Wörgle.
- Scale: Proximum remains economical for day-to-day transactions (<$0.10) even after adoption.
- Security: Proximum miners in space move the network outside the de facto control of any terrestrial jurisdiction.
Welcome to the team.