Imagine a rock in space worth more than the entire global economy. It sounds like science fiction, but remote asteroid mining – using robotic spacecraft to extract valuable resources from asteroids – is fast moving from fantasy toward reality. Enthusiasts call it the next gold rush in space, with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson famously predicting that “the first trillionaire… will be the person who mines asteroids.” brainyquote.com While that may be hyperbole, the excitement is real: asteroids are rich in metals like platinum and gold, water ice for fuel, and other materials that could revolutionize industries on Earth and support
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A former fintech consultant turned blockchain advocate, Bernard S. Mills brings over 15 years of financial industry experience to his crypto commentary. Known for his deep dives into decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and market strategy, Bernard combines technical insights with real-world applications. When he’s not dissecting tokenomics, he’s mentoring startups in the Web3 space.
