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SIGNALS

A SkyMapper Newsletter Volume 2 June 10, 2025

WELCOME

WELCOME to this first edition of SIGNALS, a SkyMapper newsletter, where we showcase our latest advancements in decentralized astronomical research. From global recognition to groundbreaking partnerships, Skymapper continues to push theboundaries of science and technology

IN THE NEWS

Global recognition in Messari's Cryptotech Insights

Messari spotlighted SkyMapper’s role in revolutionizing astronomical data collection through the Skygate device and blockchain integration. The feature highlighted our key position in the Upper Thermosphere Sensor Network, reinforcing our impact in decentralized scientific research.

Read the full report here.


Image: CBS News

Image: CBS News

SkyMapper at ETHDenver IOSP 2025

On February 23, 2025, Skymapper CEO Dr. Franck Marchis and the team joined the The Institute of Open Science Practices (IOSP) side event at ETHDenver, held at the Museum of Nature and Science in Denver. Dr. Marchis’ presentation highlighted Skymapper’s innovations, strengthening our network and momentum in decentralized astronomical research.

PLATFORM UPDATES

PATH TO ALPHA

Alpha Version Launch: March 15, 2025
Core Features coming in Alpha:

PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOU signed with Seti Institute

We are thrilled to announce our official partnership with the SETI
Institute. This partnership aligns our shared mission to explore the cosmos, combining Skymapper'sSirius Z platform and blockchain- enabled infrastructure with SETI'sexpertise in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.


Image: CBS News


Partnership announcement with Unistellar

We are very excited to announce Skymapper's new collaboration with
Unistellar, which will take us together to the 3.0 revolution in Astronomy and citizen sky observation. Thank you Unistellar for trusting in this project!

Meet the skyMapper c level

We're growing! Here's our new team members:
Franck Marchis, Ph.D.
Co-founder and CEO

A distinguished astronomer and entrepreneur with over two decades of pioneering contributions to space exploration. He co-founded Unistellar, which has become the largest network of digital telescopes (more than 10,000 telescopes)

SETI Institute since 2010

California Academy of Sciences Fellow

Stefaan Vervaet
Co-Founder

Stefaan has 20 years of experience in the software space, where he helped build out successful startups in the enterprise data and storage management market.

Head of Growth at Protocol Labs where he is responsible for growing the Filecoin network, one of the largest DePin ZK networks in the world.

Co-founder and CEO of Akave.ai

Guillermo Cid
CTO

Guillermo (BSc, MSc, PhD, BTech) is former member of the Spatial Data Committee in the Chilean Government. With Over 20 years of experience in earth and spatial data. and 10 years of experience in blockchain technologies applied to sciences and climate change adaptation.

ABOUT SKYMAPPER: A NEW ERA IN ASTRONOMY

Skymapper is redefining how we observe and study the universe. Through our Sirius Z device, we enable smart telescopes to securely transmit real-time astronomical data to blockchain networks, ensuring:

  • Data Integrity: Encrypted, verifiable transmission of discovery data.
  • Accessibility: Democratizing high-quality scientific data for researchers
    worldwide.
  • Collaboration: Bridging science and technology through decentralized networks.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS

  • Sirius Z Progress: Advanced testing of blockchain integration continues as we
    prepare for beta deployment.
  • ETH Denver Demo: Live demonstrations of Sirius Z and Skymapper's
    decentralized architecture.
  • Blockchain Milestones: Successfully deployed smart contract prototypes for
    astronomical data storage on the Avalanche Testnet.

WHAT'S NEXT?

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