According to Cointelegraph, Layer 1 blockchain Sui is exploring its so-called "networkless transaction" technology through an innovative mechanism to keep cryptocurrency in circulation under any circumstances. This alternative method can provide those with Offline cryptocurrency trading is available for people without access to banking or internet services.

Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Sui development company Mysten Labs, talked about how to bring network-free encrypted transmission to the world in an interview with Cointelegraph. According to him, the idea is to send encrypted messages over mobile networks or radio waves when the Internet is down.

Abiodun said the team has completed research that allows them to transmit transactions using only underwater sound waves, long-range radio, and even compress transactions to a size that can fit into a text message. He said:

"We effectively enable you to utilize multiple communication channels to transmit transactions without relying on the network as a relay. This is especially important when you have disaster recovery issues, power outages, or are in areas with low connectivity."

Abiodun said this could be a "very powerful" development in the crypto space, especially when it comes to unilateral payments, "which we call network-less transactions." According to him, Sui has tested this method and it "already works." The task now is to integrate this technology into IoT devices, which may also benefit the development of the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) project, an area Sui is also researching.

Abiodun called the concept behind DePIN “very natural,” with user participation committed to working together to operate a public infrastructure that not only benefits the wider public but also allows participants to earn rewards over time. Some DePIN projects are already in practical use, such as Helium Mobile, which is working to create decentralized mobile and wireless networks.

Potential applications for online transactions

Abiodun said that in the absence of cellular connectivity or Internet, GSM is still available. Sui's idea is to use a mesh network to relay messages, which may be like satellite or relay mechanisms. Or even the use of radio. He said:

"If I open a radio channel between two repeaters, and I can encrypt a message that can be transmitted over the radio from one end to the other, then it will be delivered directly to your phone. I think these are the It’s something we’re looking into as it provides new ways to pay.”

Abiodun also pointed out that these network-free transactions will not be limited to payment services, but may also involve coupons, rewards, a credit-based system, or a data-related system.

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