Decentralizing correction data
onocoy contributes to the decentralization of GNSS correction data by fundamentally transforming how GNSS infrastructure is built, owned, and operated. Here’s a breakdown of how onocoy achieves this decentralization:
🚀 1. Community-Powered GNSS Infrastructure
Instead of relying on a few centralized correction service providers, onocoy enables anyone to operate a GNSS reference station (CORS) and stream correction data in exchange for tokens. This allows:
A broader geographic spread of stations.
Participation from individuals and organizations outside the traditional GNSS industry.
Reduced infrastructure redundancy and costs, compared to centralized models which often over-serve profitable areas and under-serve the rest of the world.
🧠 2. Use of Web3 and Blockchain for Trust & Coordination
onocoy leverages blockchain and smart contracts to create a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN):
Token incentives (ONO token) reward station operators and validators.
Smart contracts manage rewards, data validation, and governance transparently.
Non-transferable data credits, pegged to fiat value, ensure predictability for customers while separating speculation from service access.
🔍 3. Validator Network for Data Quality
To prevent bad actors from submitting fake or synthetic GNSS data just to earn tokens, onocoy deploys a decentralized validator network that:
Monitors data quality using physical and statistical properties of GNSS signals.
Validates measurements with real-time and post-processed checks.
Provides real-time alerts and quality scoring for reference station operators.
🔓 4. Open Standards for Interoperability
Unlike many legacy providers who rely on proprietary protocols, onocoy:
Supports open standards (e.g., RTCM3 over NTRIP).
Avoids vendor lock-in.
Allows integration with existing and new equipment, fostering compatibility and network growth.
🧩 5. Separation of Infrastructure and Services
Traditional GNSS correction services are vertically integrated—tying hardware, infrastructure, and services together. onocoy decouples these layers:
Reference stations become part of a shared infrastructure.
Correction service providers can use onocoy’s data without having to build their own network.
This opens doors for mass-market and emerging region applications.
🌍 6. Enabling Global Coverage and Equity
onocoy’s model:
Lowers barriers to entry for contributors and users.
Creates potential for GNSS correction availability in under-served regions like Africa, South America, and rural Asia.
Supports humanitarian and scientific applications such as earthquake early warning, climate monitoring, and global navigation.
📈 7. Progressive Decentralization & Governance
onocoy’s governance includes:
Square-root voting to prevent power concentration.
Delegated voting by token holders.
Long-term goal of a fully community-controlled infrastructure via its Swiss-based nonprofit association.
In essence, onocoy democratizes the GNSS correction ecosystem, breaking the monopoly of legacy players and fostering a scalable, transparent, and collaborative alternative powered by community incentives and open protocols.
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