Storj protocol
Overview
Storj is a decentralized, open-source cloud storage platform that uses blockchain technology and end-to-end encryption. It enables users to store files on a distributed network of nodes, while node operators can earn by contributing unused storage capacity. It is categorized as a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) project.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Storj connects to 3 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Filecoin, STORJ.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 3 of 3 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Ethereum | 85% |
competes_with | Filecoin | 85% |
issues | STORJ | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Storj?
Storj is a decentralized cloud storage network that allows users to store data securely on a distributed network of nodes, with the network incentivized through its native token.
How does Storj ensure data privacy and security?
Storj encrypts files client-side before upload, splits them into shards, and distributes them across multiple nodes, ensuring only the data owner has the decryption keys.
What role does the Storj token play?
The Storj token is used to pay for storage and bandwidth services on the network, and it is also distributed as rewards to node operators for providing storage and bandwidth.
What is Storj connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Storj is linked to 3 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Filecoin, STORJ.
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