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Moon Dust as a Solar Shield in Space to Slow Global Warming, AstroCool Makes Public Debut at Munich’s ‘Festival of the Future’
Munich, Germany–(Newsfile Corp. – July 10, 2023) – The AstroCool science research initiative made its public debut at the ‘Festival of the Future’ (
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Further developing the rationale behind the project, he said: “Even in just testing this out for potential emergency use, there’s a lot of new technologies and synergies with other research and infrastructure proposals, and we may even find valuable elements in the lunar dust, the regolith, that could prove to be a huge industrial and economic windfall.”
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Highlighting the advantages of the AstroCool approach over similar proposals, Chaum said: “Any dust we place at the L1 will disperse within a maximum of six months and drift towards the Sun, where it will ultimately be vaporized, making the approach fail-safe.”
Alternative ways to best shade the Earth from the Sun include spraying aerosols or injecting chemicals into the atmosphere. “There’s really only three places to effectively shield the Earth with dust or other material,” noted Chaum.
Placing it in the troposphere or top of the cloud layer or on the ocean surface will generate a lot of pollution that may be difficult to get rid of. An alternative is near geosynchronous orbit, forming a ring like that surrounding Saturn, but this would be essentially impossible to reverse.
In contrast, placing lunar dust between the Sun and the Earth at L1, is the location favored by AstroCool, because it can be deployed incrementally, with latitudinal variability, is impermanent, and continuously blocks light evenly as the Earth rotates around the Sun, “with far less material required.”
Figure 4: David Chaum (Center) at the ‘Festival of the Future’ in Munich alongside Manu Constantin of MoonDAO (Left) and Oscar Wendel, member of the AstroCool Founding Team and organizer of Future Blockchain Summit (Right).
About David Chaum
David Chaum has pioneered privacy in modern communication as the inventor of mix nets, blind signatures, and multiparty computation that laid the foundation for enabling secure voting systems, anonymous internet surfing (Dark Web/TOR Network) and DigiCash, the first cryptocurrency and precursor to Bitcoin to allow for anonymous transactions. Chaum is currently leading xx network, a completely private, quantum-secure decentralized messaging and payment platform. He is working with the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) on new technologies for digital currencies. With a PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, he has taught at NYU Graduate School of Business and the University of California. David is also the founder of the International Association for Cryptologic Research, the Cryptography Group at the Center for Mathematics and Computer Science in Amsterdam, and DigiCash.
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AstroCool at Future Blockchain Summit and COP28
AstroCool will feature in the Climate Tech program at the Future Blockchain Summit from October 15 – 18 at Dubai Harbour and at the Slovenian Pavilion at COP28 hosted by Slovenian Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport from December 5 – 7. Announced at the UNFCCC conference in Bonn, these programs are in partnership with the UN Observer organisation Climate Chain Coalition (CCC).
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WadzPay Plans to Expand Portfolio into Stablecoin Business
WadzPay, a leading fintech company specialising in blockchain based technology for virtual asset payment solutions, is proud to announce its plan to enter the Stablecoin business, marking a significant expansion of its offerings. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and addressing evolving market demands, the company has strategically positioned itself to capitalise on the growing opportunities within the virtual asset financial services space.
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RevoluGROUP Announces CEO and Director Stepping Down
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ZettaBlock announces the addition of blockchain data
ZettaBlock, a leading provider of blockchain solutions, has recently announced a significant enhancement to its offerings with the addition of blockchain data services. This development marks a strategic move aimed at bolstering ZettaBlock’s capabilities and further solidifying its position in the blockchain industry.
By integrating blockchain data services into its portfolio, ZettaBlock seeks to address the growing demand for comprehensive and reliable data solutions within the blockchain ecosystem. The new offering will enable clients to access a wealth of blockchain data, empowering them to make informed decisions and derive valuable insights from the vast amount of information available on various blockchain networks.
ZettaBlock’s decision to expand its services comes at a time when the importance of blockchain data analytics is increasingly recognized across industries. With blockchain technology continuing to gain traction and adoption worldwide, the ability to effectively harness and analyze blockchain data has become crucial for businesses and organizations seeking to unlock new opportunities and drive innovation.
Through its blockchain data services, ZettaBlock aims to cater to the diverse needs of its clients, providing them with access to real-time and historical data from a wide range of blockchain networks. This includes transaction data, smart contract metrics, network activity, and more, allowing users to gain deeper insights into blockchain transactions and activities.
The addition of blockchain data services represents a significant milestone for ZettaBlock, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the blockchain industry. As businesses increasingly recognize the value of blockchain data in driving decision-making and enhancing operations, ZettaBlock’s comprehensive data services are poised to play a key role in shaping the future of blockchain analytics.
Source: cryptonewsz.com
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