Available for pre-order only. The first batch of kits are expected to start shipping mid-June.
The Blockstream Satellite Basic Kit is a consumer-grade satellite receiver, ready to connect a Bitcoin node at home. Requires a computer running Linux, e.g. a Raspberry Pi, to process the received broadcasts.
The Blockstream Store showcases the latest in Lightning technology. The Lightning Network is a new protocol layer built on top of Bitcoin. It uses cutting-edge smart contracting to achieve faster-than-VISA transaction throughput, while retaining the peer-to-peer nature of the bitcoin protocol.
Not only does the Lightning Network enable faster and, cheaper Bitcoin payments, it also opens up a world of microtransaction use-cases that are not possible within the traditional financial system.
