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A Comparative Examination of Network and Contract-Based Blockchain Storage Solutions for Decentralized Applications

Authors
Lipeng He1, *
1Department of Combinatorics and Optimization, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, Canada, N2L 3G1
*Corresponding author. Email: lipeng.he@uwaterloo.ca
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Lipeng He
Available Online 4 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-304-7_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Blockchain; Data storage; Distributed computing; Decentralized storage; Decentralized applications; Filecoin; Arweave; IPFS
Abstract

Decentralized applications (DApps), which are innovative blockchain-powered software systems designed to serve as the fundamental building blocks for the next generation of Internet services, have witnessed exponential growth in recent years. This paper thoroughly compares and analyzes two blockchain-based decentralized storage networks (DSNs), which are crucial foundations for DApp and blockchain ecosystems. The study examines their respective mechanisms for data persistence, strategies for enforcing data retention, and token economics. In addition to delving into technical details, the suitability of each storage solution for decentralized application development is assessed, taking into consideration network performance, storage costs, and existing use cases. By evaluating these factors, the paper aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of these technologies in supporting the desirable properties of truly decentralized blockchain applications. In conclusion, the findings of this research are discussed and synthesized, offering valuable perspectives on the capabilities of these technologies. It sheds light on their potential to facilitate the development of DApps and provides an understanding of the ongoing trends in blockchain development.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Digital Economy and Computer Application (DECA 2023)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Computer Sciences
Publication Date
4 December 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-94-6463-304-7_16
ISSN
2589-4900
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-304-7_16How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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