We are excited to share more about our strategic partnership with Lighthouse, a key development and platform partner instrumental in accelerating the launch of our new flagship product at NFT.Storage. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide robust, decentralized storage solutions backed by an on-chain endowment.

The power of Lighthouse.Storage technology

Lighthouse has been a trusted partner, leveraging their expertise in the IPFS and Filecoin ecosystem to help us bring our vision to life. Their advanced open-source technology and Filecoin storage provider deal engine have been crucial in the rapid development and deployment of NFT.Storage.

Lighthouse offers a unique solution where users can pay once to store their files permanently. This "pay once, store forever" model aligns perfectly with our goals for long-term NFT preservation. By building on Lighthouse's technology, we were able to accelerate the development of our endowment model, which now underpins NFT.Storage's ability to fund ongoing storage costs programmatically.

Enhancing system reliability

Today, Lighthouse aggregates NFT.Storage data with their own data to enhance system reliability and sends frequent data transfers to Filecoin. As the volume of data uploads grows, we will transition to dedicated Filecoin deals. This transition will mark the point where the endowment begins to pay storage providers directly. Until then, the endowment will compensate Lighthouse for storage provider fees, ensuring a seamless and efficient storage process.

Lighthouse: Our development vendor

Lighthouse is not only a platform partner but also our primary development vendor. The talented team of developers at Lighthouse has been instrumental in building NFT.Storage. Their commitment to creating a great developer experience, combined with their extensive experience, has allowed us to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Their expertise helps to ensures that we deliver a top-tier product that meets the needs of our users and the broader NFT community.

Moving towards a decentralized future

Our partnership with Lighthouse is not just about leveraging their technology but also about shared values and a commitment to public goods. By working together, we aim to build a more decentralized and resilient storage ecosystem for NFTs and other digital assets.

A word from Nandit, Founder of Lighthouse

"NFT.Storage and Lighthouse share a common vision of building supporting public goods through decentralized storage solutions. Our partnership is a testament to what can be achieved when we combine our expertise and resources to create lasting value for the web3 community. Together, we are building a foundation that ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of digital assets." - Nandit, Founder of Lighthouse

Conclusion

The collaboration between NFT.Storage and Lighthouse represents a significant step forward in the realm of decentralized storage. As we continue to enhance our offerings and expand our capabilities, we remain committed to our mission of ensuring that every NFT stored today remains accessible tomorrow.

Stay tuned for more updates and learn how our partnership with Lighthouse is paving the way for a future-proof storage solution for NFTs.

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