SEALCOIN, the decentralized physical infrastructure network arm of WISeKey International Holding AG, launched its ‘Spacedrop’ onboarding initiative on April 22, 2026. The program is designed to give users early, hands‑on access to the SEALCOIN ecosystem, allowing them to explore identity, device logic, and decentralized settlement within a live, satellite‑connected environment.
The Spacedrop program guides participants through a series of missions, points, and soul‑bound tokens (SBTs) that illustrate how SEALCOIN combines hardware‑based identity, certificate‑driven authentication, and satellite connectivity. All interactions are secured with post‑quantum cryptography developed in partnership with SEALSQ. The initiative runs on the Hedera network and uses SEALCOIN’s native settlement token, QAIT, for transactions across devices and services.
In its first week, the launch attracted more than 17,500 registered wallets, a clear sign of early traction and user interest. The rapid adoption underscores the program’s role in building a community that can drive long‑term ecosystem growth rather than short‑term speculation.
Spacedrop fits into WISeKey’s broader quantum‑convergence strategy, which integrates semiconductors, satellites, blockchain, and digital identity. The company’s recent launch of WISESAT satellites and the Q1 2026 revenue growth of over 200% for SEALSQ—its post‑quantum cryptography subsidiary—highlight the momentum behind the initiative. The Hashgraph Association’s strategic funding and technical support further reinforce the partnership with Hedera, positioning SEALCOIN to expand its machine‑to‑machine economy on a quantum‑resistant foundation.
Management emphasized the initiative’s importance. Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey, said, “Spacedrop reflects our commitment to building real infrastructure before market narratives. At SEALCOIN, we are not introducing another token‑driven model, but a foundation for secure, autonomous interactions between devices on a global scale.” Jonathan LLamas, Chief Product & Strategy Officer, added, “Spacedrop is designed as an onboarding layer into the SEALCOIN ecosystem, not as a reward mechanism. We wanted users to experience how the network works, from identity to interaction flows, before any broader rollout.” Kamal Youssefi, President of The Hashgraph Association, noted, “We are excited about the progress SEALCOIN has made since our involvement in 2024 and with today’s Spacedrop announcement, where everyone can experience a new realm of autonomous machine‑to‑machine transactions on Hedera as the underlying trust infrastructure.”
The Spacedrop launch positions SEALCOIN to accelerate the adoption of its quantum‑resistant, satellite‑connected infrastructure. By giving early adopters a tangible experience of device identity, secure settlement, and autonomous interaction, the initiative lays the groundwork for a scalable machine‑to‑machine economy that could become a core revenue driver for WISeKey and its subsidiaries in the coming years.
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