How Arweave Solves the Decentralized Data Persistence Problem: A Journey through Web3 Evolution

Join Devon James as he takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of decentralized file storage protocols, from BitTorrent to IPFS, Filecoin, and finally, Arweave. In this first part of a four-part series, Devon discusses the challenges faced in the decentralized web space and how Arweave offers a promising solution for long-term preservation of data in a scalable way. Learn about the importance of a permissionless information space in ensuring freedom from tyrants, and how protocols can provide tools for the application layer to address content moderation responsibly. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration of the quest for a truly permanent and immutable data storage layer for the web!

Research and Attribution:
https://web.archive.org/web/20200107161107/https://forum.ethereum.org/discussion/440/
https://web.archive.org/web/20140309092636/http://forum.ethereum.org:80/discussion/427/moviecoin-worldwide-secure-distro-of-movies-payment-system-to-connect-contentcreators-audiences

Connect with Sam Williams, Founder of Arweave (https://www.arweave.org), Hacker and CEO of Forward Research. (https://twitter.com/fwdresearch & https://fwd.arweave.dev):
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