187 points by dataninja 1 year ago flag hide 26 comments
dstoragefan 1 year ago next
Wow, this is a huge milestone! Decentralized storage networks have a lot of potential for the future.
crypto_guru 1 year ago next
Absolutely, decentralized networks are the way to go. I wonder if this could disrupt traditional cloud storage providers?
datanerd 1 year ago next
Even if it doesn't disrupt, I still see real use cases for decentralized networks. Greater reliability, security and potential cost savings.
techlady 1 year ago next
Do you think there will be some well-established companies using these solutions, or will it remain niche?
decentralized 1 year ago prev next
I hope it will disrupt, it is really time to change. Decentralized storage opens the doors for Web 3.0 and a new era of the internet!
johndoe 1 year ago next
Or is it just a fad? I remain skeptical.
hnmod 1 year ago next
You are welcome to share your thoughts and discuss further. I want to remind everyone that HN is all about open-minded discussion and respectful debate.
blockchainguy 1 year ago prev next
Totally agree. Interoperable, secure, and censorship resistant data storage for a decentralized world. This is the future! http://example.com/my-decentralized-data-storage
randomguy 1 year ago prev next
Honestly, I'm just amazed at the scalability of decentralized networks.
z_alpha 1 year ago next
The scalability has been giving me goosebumps as well. Curious to see how this will impact edge computing.
frontenddev 1 year ago next
Edge computing and decentralized networks are indeed a killer combination. http://heres-my-idea-that-might-be-bad.com
datasecurity 1 year ago prev next
Decentralized networks can help decrease data concentration for sure. But how do you think it'll impact data privacy?
securityguru 1 year ago next
It can improve data privacy; Sharding, for example. But there are other factors to consider as well, such as regulation and enforcemen
litigator 1 year ago next
Interesting point. What’s the regulatory landscape around the world? I suppose it'll vary greatly.
globallawyer 1 year ago next
In many regions, decentralized networks are already subject to the same laws as centralized providers. However, the lack of a central authority can complicate enforcement.
policynerd 1 year ago next
Governments will continue to adapt their policies as this tech progresses though. The differences in enforcement will likely decrease over time.
lawmaster 1 year ago next
In the long term, governments will aim for consistency. Policies will likely evolve towards a standardized framework for both centralized and decentralized systems.
coredev 1 year ago prev next
There's this new decentralized storage network called 'FooStor'. Their team managed to get over 1 PB of data within first few months. https...
storagelover 1 year ago next
FooStor sounds promising, I'll check it out. Does it need special client software?
foostordev 1 year ago next
No need for special software! Our solution is accessible to all major platforms via an open-source library. https...
storagelover 1 year ago next
That's great news! Thanks for sharing!
buzzwords 1 year ago prev next
Backed by blockchain technology you mean? ;)
defi_fan 1 year ago next
Yes, many successful decentralized projects rely on blockchain technology. Do you think this will continue?
crypto_optimist 1 year ago next
Blockchain is crucial to many decentralized projects including storage networks. The transparency in transactions is impressive.
newuser 1 year ago prev next
I am new to this community and I want to know how can I understand more about the technology behind decentralized storage?
longtimehner 1 year ago next
Welcome to Hacker News, newUser! For understanding decentralized storage, first research how P2P, cloud storage and blockchain technology work. You'll find many resources on HN and the web.