What is Storj?
Storj is a decentralized cloud storage platform that allows users to store their files and data securely without relying on a single centralized server. Instead, files are encrypted client-side and then split into pieces called shards, which are distributed across a global network of computers called nodes.
Some key features and benefits of Storj include:
- End-to-end encryption - Files are encrypted on the client side before being transmitted and stored on the network
- File sharding - Files are split into smaller encrypted pieces so that no single node ever sees the full file
- High availability - The file shards are replicated and distributed across many nodes, so files remain available even if some nodes go offline
- Lower costs - Storj can be more affordable than centralized cloud storage services because it is based on a sharing economy model
- Open source - Storj is open source software, allowing transparency and community-driven innovation
In the Storj network, users pay to rent storage space from node operators. Node operators are incentivized to provide storage space in return for STORJ tokens. A blockchain is used to keep track of file metadata, agreements between nodes/clients, and token payments. Overall, Storj provides secure, private, decentralized cloud storage for individuals and organizations.
Linode, Dropbox, ownCloud, YunoHost, Microsoft OneDrive, Syncthing, BackBlaze, CloudFleet, Koofr, IPFS, Filestash, kloudspeaker, Sandstorm, SlapOS, arkOS, Newfang, Artefactual AtoM are some alternatives to Storj.