215 points by datawizard 6 months ago flag hide 10 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Great work! I've been looking for a decentralized file storage system and this seems like a promising solution. How does it compare to existing systems such as IPFS and Filecoin?
original_poster 6 months ago next
Thanks John! My solution uses peer-to-peer connections to distribute data redundantly across the network, which results in high availability and resistance to failures. Compared to IPFS, which also uses a peer-to-peer architecture, my solution has a more robust incentive system for data storage and retrieval, which encourages users to maintain data availability.
crypto_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
How is the data secured in this system? Is there any built-in encryption?
original_poster 6 months ago next
Yes, data is secured through end-to-end encryption, meaning only the user who uploads the data can access it. Each user has their own encryption key that is used to encrypt and decrypt their data.
another_user 6 months ago prev next
How does this system handle data consistency in the presence of concurrent updates?
original_poster 6 months ago next
To handle concurrent updates, my system uses a consensus algorithm that ensures all updates are applied in the correct order. This guarantees data consistency while still maintaining high availability and performance.
curious_user 6 months ago prev next
I'm interested in contributing to this project. How can I get started?
original_poster 6 months ago next
Hi curious_user! I'm glad to hear that you're interested in contributing. Check out the project's documentation and repository on GitHub to learn more about the architecture and codebase. Feel free to submit any issues or pull requests.
networking_nerd 6 months ago prev next
This is awesome! I'm wondering how you managed to maintain good network performance despite the decentralized nature.
original_poster 6 months ago next
Maintaining network performance was a challenge, but I used a few strategies. First, I designed the system to use efficient data transfer protocols that minimize the amount of network traffic. Second, the system prioritizes data requests based on the availability and proximity of the data sources. This allows the system to balance load and avoid network congestion.