2026-01-04 15:22:34

Recent data in the satellite communication industry has sparked discussions within the community. Starlink's announced revenue of $12 billion in 2025 looks impressive, but from an industry development perspective, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Currently, Starlink has approximately 9,000 satellites in orbit, with over 8 million users. But this is far from the end — according to plans, the target satellite count will reach 42,000 to achieve complete global coverage. Based on the current growth trajectory, it is expected that by 2027, the number of users could surpass 20 million, with conservative revenue estimates exceeding $30 billion.

Even more noteworthy is the expansion at the application layer. The second-generation satellites have achieved a threefold increase in transmission efficiency, with latency controlled within 20 milliseconds. This metric means they can support high-demand scenarios such as esports, remote medical services, and autonomous driving. For the Web3 ecosystem, such upgrades in communication infrastructure will be a crucial support for large-scale deployment of decentralized applications.

From a broader macro perspective, breakthroughs in satellite communication infrastructure represent a systematic industry upgrade cycle. Every evolution in communication infrastructure will bring growth dividends to the application and asset layers dependent on it. This logic is vital for understanding the long-term value construction of the entire ecosystem.

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TokenomicsTherapist

· 01-04 22:33

A 20-millisecond latency is truly a game changer. Now the network infrastructure bottleneck problem for Web3 applications has finally been solved. Starlink reaching 20 million users will be when on-chain interaction experiences truly take off. 1.2 billion is just a warm-up; the main course is the 3 billion in 2027. Satellite communication infrastructure upgrades = the release of application layer dividends. I agree with this logic. Wait, with 42,000 satellites fully deployed, will there be any new gameplay for decentralized node networks? With such low latency, should the risks of DeFi flash loans be re-evaluated? Remote area users can finally access Web3 seamlessly. This is true inclusivity.

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VitalikFanboy42

· 01-04 15:46

12 billion is just the appetizer; by 2027, 30 billion will be the main course. --- 20 milliseconds latency? Now Web3 can really take off. --- 42,000 satellites covering the globe—imagination is a bit crazy. --- Infrastructure upgrades = asset layer dividends. I love this logic. --- Starlink is playing a big game; don’t just look at the revenue numbers. --- Decentralized applications finally have reliable network support. --- 8 million users doubling to 20 million; the growth curve is amazing. --- Esports and autonomous driving can both run; satellite communication is truly changing the game. --- The industry upgrade cycle is starting; the future applications depend on who gets up first. --- This iceberg metaphor is good; the big part hasn't come yet.

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liquidation_watcher

· 01-04 15:37

Satellite networks expanding can indeed change the game, but the question is who can profit from it? It depends on who takes the lead in laying out the infrastructure layer within the ecosystem.

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NightAirdropper

· 01-04 15:23

$12 billion? Wake up, that's just the beginning, the real story is about to start. Wait, 20 milliseconds latency supports autonomous driving? If that really becomes a reality, Web3 will explode. 42,000 satellites covering the globe, Elon Musk wants to dominate communications, that's a bit crazy. $30 billion conservative estimate? I feel like it's still an underestimate. Infrastructure upgrades are the secret to wealth, history has shown us that. But to be honest, real application deployment is the true test; we're still in the early stages. Decentralized networks finally have hardware infrastructure, it feels like the timing is right. Only 20 million users onboard, we're just getting started with the real stuff.

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