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arXiv:2102.12737 (cs)
[Submitted on 25 Feb 2021 (v1), last revised 18 Jan 2022 (this version, v3)]

Title:IPFS and Friends: A Qualitative Comparison of Next Generation Peer-to-Peer Data Networks

Authors:Erik Daniel, Florian Tschorsch
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Abstract:Decentralized, distributed storage offers a way to reduce the impact of data silos as often fostered by centralized cloud storage. While the intentions of this trend are not new, the topic gained traction due to technological advancements, most notably blockchain networks. As a consequence, we observe that a new generation of peer-to-peer data networks emerges. In this survey paper, we therefore provide a technical overview of the next generation data networks. We use select data networks to introduce general concepts and to emphasize new developments. Specifically, we provide a deeper outline of the Interplanetary File System and a general overview of Swarm, the Hypercore Protocol, SAFE, Storj, and Arweave. We identify common building blocks and provide a qualitative comparison. From the overview, we derive future challenges and research goals concerning data networks.
Comments: Accepted for publication in the IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials
Subjects: Networking and Internet Architecture (cs.NI)
Cite as: arXiv:2102.12737 [cs.NI]
  (or arXiv:2102.12737v3 [cs.NI] for this version)
  https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2102.12737

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From: Erik Daniel [view email]
[v1] Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:06:09 UTC (172 KB)
[v2] Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:40:27 UTC (198 KB)
[v3] Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:14:22 UTC (202 KB)
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