Overview
- Smartlink AI launched the DeStarlink Genesis-1 satellite into low-Earth orbit on Dec. 10, 2025.
- PowerBank says the spacecraft is generating solar power in orbit, meeting early technical aims.
- The payload includes initial AI inference hardware and components for Ethereum blockchain verification.
- Smartlink AI plans five to eight additional nodes in 2026, with autonomous network governance eyed for 2030.
- PowerBank shares rose about 2.5% in premarket trading following the update, according to Benzinga Pro.