Blockchain startup Spacecoin has signed landmark agreements with governments and telecom providers in Africa to deliver decentralised satellite internet to millions in underserved areas.
The deals target Kenya and Nigeria and follow the successful launch of three CTC-1 satellites on 28 November 2025 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
In Kenya, Spacecoin obtained a transmission licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya. The agreement enables satellite-based IoT monitoring solutions and expanded broadband coverage in rural and underconnected areas. The licence supports innovative satellite deployments aimed at closing the digital divide.
In Nigeria, Spacecoin is expanding on its existing Nigerian Communications Commission licence to launch high-speed, low-cost internet pilots in remote communities where traditional infrastructure is limited.
The African partnerships form part of wider collaborations in Asia, including Indonesia—connecting the nation’s more than 17,000 islands—and Cambodia, through a tie-up with major ISP MekongNet to serve rural populations.
Founded by Tae Oh, Spacecoin combines blockchain with low-Earth orbit nanosatellites to offer an open, censorship-resistant alternative to centralised providers. Users pay via cryptocurrency, lowering barriers in emerging markets.
The company’s progress began with CTC-0 in late 2024, which sent the world’s first end-to-end blockchain message from Earth to space. The new CTC-1 satellites enable real-time intersatellite links and seamless handovers.
“Regulatory bodies in key regions are recognising that decentralised satellite technology can deliver the scalability and affordability traditional infrastructure can’t,” said Tae Oh, founder of Spacecoin.
Proof-of-concept pilots are now active, with large-scale rollout planned for 2026. In Africa, where connectivity gaps hinder growth, education and inclusion, Spacecoin’s approach promises significant change
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