Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 162 - LunCo - Decentralizing Space Exploration
In episode 162, we’re excited to welcome Rod Mamin, Founder of LunCo, an organization on a mission to decentralize space exploration and catalyze open source space engineering. We talk about the growing DeSpace movement, how Web3 can help address the pain points in traditional space research, bringing an open source ethos to space engineering, why the average person should care about space exploration, and much more.
Three Key Takeaways
One of the greatest benefits of DeSpace is how it opens space exploration to the broader community by coordinating scientists, enthusiasts, and citizens around the world in funding and supporting space research. It’s also important to remember that space exploration is about more than just rocket science, and requires diverse skill sets and professions. Web3 can help coordinate this talent across borders.
Web3 incentive mechanisms will be key in driving the Decentralized Space revolution. Whether it’s using tokens to incentivize participation in data networks, or IP-NFTs to monetize research discoveries, these mechanisms will be key in coordinating the community and building a sustainable DeSpace ecosystem.
Supporting space exploration and research extends beyond missions to the moon or Mars. In reality, space engineering and research touch our daily lives in numerous ways. Whether it's using GPS to navigate, accessing the internet via satellite, or utilizing data collected by satellites, these advancements have a broad impact. Therefore, community involvement in the space movement is essential.
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Episode Time Stamps
02:15 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that first got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3?
04:00 - To start things off, can you please give listeners a quick intro to the mission of LunCo?
05:35 - LunCo falls within the Decentralized Space (DeSpace) movement. Can you tell me more about the ethos of the DeSpace community?
07:25 - How can Web3 technology help address some of the pain points in the traditional, centralized Space Industry?
13:10 - How can blockchain help with the exchange and sharing of data? What role do IP-NFTs play?
25:55 - Why should the average person care about Space Exploration
34:10 - What is your “Moon Shot” goal, and what would it take to get there?
37:10 - You recently launched an Alpha version of your simulation app – can you tell me more about it and its functionalities?
41:05 - What’s the best way for listeners to get in touch and learn more about LunCo?
42:20 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More available HERE.
