Could Bitcoin Be Used for Transactions Across Planets?

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#1Feb 11, 2020, 12:37 PM
So like, do you think one day we could actually use Bitcoin to send money between planets like Earth and Mars? Seems pretty wild... but is it even possible?
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yield_2021Full Member
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#2Feb 11, 2020, 02:30 PM
Honestly, blockchain doesn’t care about borders. As long as there’s internet, you could send BTC from anywhere, even Mars. No need for a separate blockchain for each planet.
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falcon_satFull Member
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#3Feb 11, 2020, 08:25 PM
If someone on Mars accepts Bitcoin, then why not? I mean, if we get better tech for communication, Bitcoin could totally adapt to that. It sounds like sci-fi tho, right?
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wallet21Senior Member
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#4Feb 11, 2020, 11:51 PM
Time lag? Not really a big deal. Transactions take time anyway. And Bitcoin doesn’t need some global government framework to function.
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maxoracleMember
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#5Feb 14, 2020, 03:07 AM
All you need is internet connectivity. Set up a node on Mars and you’re good to go. Sure, there’ll be delays, but syncing the ledger isn’t a huge problem.
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pr0to88Member
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#6Feb 14, 2020, 04:13 AM
I really doubt it. The time delay between Mars and Earth is significant. Mining on Mars might not be viable. Maybe the moon could work better.
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#7Feb 14, 2020, 06:12 AM
The blockchain’s the same no matter where you are, Pluto or Mars. Just gotta have internet access. No access? Then you’re outta luck.
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pr0to88Member
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#8Feb 14, 2020, 10:19 AM
Earth might eventually become less important if we find lots of planets to live on. But mining might have to stay centralized on Earth or the moon due to those time issues.
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4pe_tokenMember
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#9Feb 14, 2020, 11:14 AM
Wait, are we seriously thinking about living on other planets? Like, do you really think that’s gonna happen?
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#10Feb 16, 2020, 10:56 AM
I thought Mars was closer, but now I see it’s a real issue. Transactions can’t go faster than light, and that adds a lot of delay.
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kevin1337Hero Member
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#11Feb 16, 2020, 04:13 PM
It’ll probably happen sooner than we think. If the web can work on Mars, the blockchain will follow.
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#12Feb 16, 2020, 08:36 PM
Oxygen on Mars is a problem... but if we figure out the internet there, we could totally use blockchain. Just need conditions similar to Earth.
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lonehashFull Member
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#13Feb 16, 2020, 11:55 PM
Why would we need a new blockchain? If humans go to Mars, they can use the existing Bitcoin network just fine. Peer-to-peer works without a middleman.
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benblockSenior Member
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#14Feb 17, 2020, 01:46 AM
Internet is what makes Bitcoin work, so if we have it on Mars, we can use it. But getting people there is the tough part.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#15Feb 19, 2020, 06:34 AM
This could happen if Mars gets Earth-like conditions. I think we just need a solid internet connection to send Bitcoin around.
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maxoracleMember
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#16Feb 19, 2020, 12:27 PM
SpaceX is working on interplanetary communication... maybe they’ll have a solution soon! Starlink on Mars, anyone?
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pr0to88Member
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#17Feb 20, 2020, 04:10 PM
All the mining likely has to stay on Earth due to those time delays. That’s why POS coins might be better suited for space travel.
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bridge_2016Senior Member
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#18Feb 22, 2020, 02:21 AM
I know it sounds wild, but if there’s ever a link between Earth and Mars, I think Bitcoin transactions will be fine. Just gotta think about mining logistics.
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#19Feb 22, 2020, 06:20 AM
Even if we settle Mars, Earth’s systems probably won’t change much. Bitcoin is a good option if the Mars project isn’t tied to Earth’s governments.
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pr0to88Member
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#20Feb 22, 2020, 07:15 AM
The Earth and moon are close enough to mine on the same chain. But Mars and other planets might need to rely on Earth for mining.
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