Blockchain in space?
This might seem like a strange idea in spite of the fact that a few have taken steps in this direction.
The future is space. We are now seeing people like Elon Musk discussing more details about the plans for the next decade. Jeff Bezos, another billionaire with a rocket company, is pushing toward the Moon. Musk was always focused upon Mars for colonization.
AI might be changing his thoughts on that.
Of late, the conversation is around the idea of placing data centers in space. The idea is to get the power from the sun, perhaps by building them in deep space. This is going to require advancements in rockets along with better chips and communication systems.
Both are being worked on.
Is this the future? We take a look at it.
For decades, people were fascinated with space. Going back to the 1960s, Hollywood produced a number of movies and television programs. The Sci-Fi genre became very popular. Shows such as Star Trek and Lost in Space were very popular. Of course, we have an entire library of films focused upon space.
The same is true for novels and comic books. What is "out there" has captured our imagination.
A few years back, Matt Damon starred in a movie called "The Martian". While it did not center on space colonization, it did contain the idea of getting to Mars. Space travel is becoming something that we are actively pursuing.
For much of the past 50 years, the Hollywood concept was people in space. Travel was done by people who braved the elements (along with battling aliens). Our future reality might be a bit different though.
Instead of humans being in space, what if AI was our traveler. This is something that could make more sense. After all, the human body is not designed for space. There are a host of issued that humanity has yet to resolve. For example, time on the ISS is limited due to the effects of prolonged space exposure.
AI doesn't have this problem.
The 2010s were filled with the concept of humans becoming multi-planetary. We have the aforementioned Musk and Bezos along with people like Richard Branson who set their sights on the stars.
Musk was probably the leader when it came to the promotion of humans occupying multiple planets. At one time (and it still might be) his goal was to get 1 million people living on Mars. If he didn't scrap that idea, it is on the back burner.
AI is center stage, both on Earth and in space.
Actually, one is leading the other. Some of the challenges with AI on Earth are driving the push into space. The belief is that humans (and the planet) would be better served if data centers were sent into orbit.
Is this realistic?
The idea passes the test in theory. Naturally, theory and reality are often far apart. Anyone who thinks this is a guarantee is mistaken.
That said, it is something that could hold merit. On-going costs are estimated to be a fraction of what they are on Earth. While there is a greater up front expense, this would be quickly recouped. At the same time, advancements in rocket technology could help to bring these costs down.
If we were at add robots to the conversation, this gives us a clearer picture of the future. Space occupation might be of the mechanical design. Even if we get something like space tourism, why have humans building it? Aren't robots much better suited?
Again, we still do not have humanoid robots with utility on Earth. To believe we will magically jump into space is a stretch.
This could all change in a decade or so. By the mid-2030s, it is likely that we see robotic technology rival humans. In fact, it is probable that it surpasses human output.
What this would mean is that a robot labor force in space would be possible. Certainly, advancements in design are required to confront harsher elements. That is something that could be done.
Ultimately, we are going to see crypto in space. Anyone who is working on blockchain should consider this eventuality. I firmly believe that AI and crypto (stablecoins) cannot be separated. Hence, if AI is heading into space, so is crypto.
