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On January 21, 2026, WISeKey International and its subsidiary SEALCOIN introduced a space-based, quantum-resistant cryptocurrency at the Davos World Economic Forum. This initiative transforms satellites from passive relays to active participants in the global Machine Economy.

The SEALCOIN platform employs post-quantum-ready cryptography to secure transactions against quantum computing threats, generating cryptographic signatures onboard satellites to create an independent execution layer unaffected by terrestrial internet vulnerabilities. The unveiling showcased how AI agents and IoT devices can autonomously authenticate and exchange value using this orbital ledger, critical for remote environments lacking reliable connectivity. SEALCOIN aims to establish a sovereign network leveraging space-hardened semiconductors and satellite-based Public Key Infrastructure, promoting decentralization in response to increasing scrutiny of traditional networks.