Bitcoin has become internet currency in a few years. However, some developers try to get rid of this last limit by allowing the use of Bitcoin, even without internet access. This is what the Darkwire project offers which is based on long -range radio waves.
- Bitcoin has pushed the internet limits thanks to the Darkwire project, allowing transactions via long -range radio waves.
- Darkwire used the Lora protocol to create a decentralized mesh network, guaranteeing confidentiality and censorship bypass.
Darkwire: bitcoin beyond the internet limits
One of the Bitcoin objectives is to create a global monetary system, beyond the control and limits of states. However, it remains dependent on the Internet. Indeed, you must have a connection to interact with the network and propagate your transactions.
However, a pseudonym developer has just pushed these limits during the Bitcoin 2025 hackathon.
Titled Darkwirethis project makes it possible to carry out Bitcoin transactions without requiring internet access. The most useful feature in areas victims of censorship or without access to the network.
Bitcoin on radio waves
For this, Darkwire uses long -range radio wavesin particular thanks to the radio communication protocol Lora.
“Darkwire uses long -range Lora radio technology to create a decentralized mesh network that fully bypasses the traditional internet infrastructure. »»
Thus, users can disseminate their transactions on radio waves. These will then be tieuntil reaching a Internet connected access point.
In addition, these transactions are protected throughout their journey in order to preserve confidentiality and ensure thatNo censorship is applied.
“Darkwire is aimed at people looking to protect their privacy or bypassing surveillance of their communications and transactions. »»
For this, the radio network will eventually be based on an infrastructure of nodes taking various forms. For example, high altitude balloons with a receiver and radio transmitter. Or portable transceiver nodes operated by individuals.
To promote its expansion, the project is based on summary equipment. An Arduino Uno card, an antenna, a Lora receiver and voila. For a few tens of euros it is possible to operate your own knot.
A terrestrial alternative to Satellite BlockStream BlockStream Project initiated in 2017. Launched by Blockstream, he put 4 satellites orbit to overcome the limits of the Internet.