Redefining Cloud Storage: A Decentralized Approach to Efficiency, Security, and Scalability

This research presents a comprehensive framework for decentralized cloud storage, addressing the critical challenges of scalability, security, and cost-efficiency inherent in traditional cloud systems. Utilizing a peer-to-peer architecture, the proposed model enhances data privacy, resilience, and global accessibility by eliminating centralized control. Core contributions include the design and implementation of modular system components, advanced erasure coding techniques for redundancy, and a robust reputation-based audit mechanism to ensure data integrity and trust among nodes. The Storj Network, built on this framework, demonstrates substantial improvements in performance and operational cost, marking a paradigm shift towards scalable, secure, and user-centric cloud storage solutions. Through rigorous theoretical analysis and practical applications, this study sets the foundation for the future of decentralized storage technologies.