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Feb
The blockchain industry has steadily expanded from data centers on Earth to the edges of near space. Satellite-driven blockchain nodes and orbital relays are being tested as redundancy layers for critical settlement systems, financial market continuity, and cross-border payments. For institutions that prize resilience, secure communications, and compliance-ready innovation, space-based blockchains present an emerging frontier. Experiments are no longer hypothetical. Blockstream, SpaceChain, and other firms have already launched blockchain nodes into orbit, enabling Bitcoin transactions via satellite connectivity. According to Euroconsult, the small satellite market is expected to reach $56 billion in manufacturing revenues by 2031, with financial services cited…