Planetary Resources, the asteroid mining company acquired by a blockchain firm

The pioneering space industry company, Planetary Resources, was acquired this week by a blockchain firm. ConsenSys is the organization founded by Joe Lubin, one of Ethereum's authors, and based in Brooklyn at the origin of the acquisition. According to what little is known about future projects, Lubin said he "decentralized space projects," reported TechCrunch.

"I admire Planetary Resources for its world-class talent, its history of innovation, and to inspire people across the globe to support its bold vision for the future," Lubin said in a statement. . "The deep space integration in the ecosystem of ConsenSys reflects our belief of the potential of Ethereum help humanity to develop new social rules systems through automated trust and guaranteed execution. And this reflects our belief in the democratization and decentralization of space efforts to unite our species and unleash untapped human potential. "

Lubin also promised to offer more information in the coming months. Meanwhile, Planetary Resources CEO Chris Lewicki (former NASA JPL) and General Counsel Brian Israel will join ConsenSys. Here is what Lewicki said: "I am proud of the extraordinary achievements of our team, I am grateful to our visionary supporters and I am pleased to join ConsenSys in building our work to expand the Solar System."

Founded in 2010 under the name of Arkyd Astronautics, Planetary Resources was considered a brilliant light in the world of privatized space companies, with X Prize founder Peter Diamandis as director. Earlier this year, however, the company said it was reviewing its approach and making cuts after failing to secure its last round of financing.