We understand that we cannot change the physical networking infrastructure overnight. Therefore in short to medium term, we are working on a software overlay approach which is at IP routing layer. This pure software approach will be compatible and adaptable to all kind of underlying physical infrastructure, and speed up the initial adoption and ramp up of NKN system. In this phase, we can still establish a more dynamic and more random logical network topology over the same physical infrastructure. And help users to enjoy safer and more ways to reach all kind of servers and services.
In the long run, we do intend to use the incentive mechanism (both Roof of Relay as well as block generation) to stimulate new hardware and new infrastructure build-out by the miners and users. Then we will be beyond overlay network, and truly revolutionize the network infrastructure. We hope it will create not only new suppliers, but also richer and more dynamic topology.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is building a new satellite communication network, imagine what can be achieved if his satellite links can run NKN protocol and become part of NKN network? When new hardware, new software and new incentive model work together, we will see a very exciting the different future.