Media Storage

MySocial’s Media Storage System is designed to provide efficient, scalable, and decentralized storage for multimedia content. This system enables high-speed retrieval, cost-effective storage, and on-chain proof of ownership for all MyIP-registered media. It is built using blob-based storage, leveraging a token-driven economy to optimize resource allocation while ensuring content remains accessible and verifiable.

Blob-Based Storage Model

Blobs are the core storage units within MySocial’s decentralized storage system. Instead of storing entire media files in a single location, blobs fragment and distribute content across multiple nodes using a combination of erasure coding, content-addressable storage (CAS), and distributed hash tables (DHTs). This ensures:

• Erasure Coding: Files are broken into multiple data and parity shards, allowing lost pieces to be reconstructed efficiently without full duplication.

• Content-Addressable Storage (CAS): Each file fragment is assigned a unique cryptographic hash, ensuring data integrity and preventing unauthorized modifications.

• Distributed Hash Tables (DHTs): A decentralized lookup system enables quick retrieval of file fragments across the network without reliance on central servers.

• Sharded Distribution Protocol (SDP): Fragments are intelligently placed across different storage nodes to balance load and improve retrieval speed.

• Redundancy Strategies: Each blob is stored with predefined redundancy levels to mitigate failures and ensure high availability.

• Lower Storage Costs: Efficient encoding reduces the need for over-replication.

• Faster Retrieval: Distributed storage ensures that popular media assets are retrieved from the fastest available sources.

Each blob is cryptographically verified and linked to a MyIP entry, ensuring that the original creator maintains full ownership.

Storage Models & Tokenomics

The storage model is powered by a token-based economy, where users stake MySo tokens to store and access media content. The key mechanics include:

• Pay-per-Storage Model: Users allocate tokens to reserve storage space for media files.

• Node Incentives: Storage nodes earn tokens based on uptime, data availability, and retrieval efficiency.

• Dynamic Pricing: The cost of storage dynamically adjusts based on demand and supply within the network.

• Stake for Persistence: Users can extend storage duration by staking additional tokens to ensure long-term media availability.

Supported Media Types

MySocial’s storage system supports a wide range of digital media formats, ensuring compatibility with various forms of content creation:

• Images: PNG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, and WebP.

• Videos: MP4, WebM, AVI, and MOV.

• Audio: MP3, WAV, FLAC, and AAC.

• Documents: PDF, TXT, Markdown, and JSON.

Each media type benefits from optimized compression and streaming support, ensuring that users experience fast load times without sacrificing quality.

Content Retrieval & CDN Integration

To ensure fast and efficient access to stored media, MySocial leverages Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and intelligent retrieval algorithms. The retrieval process includes:

• Decentralized Caching: Frequently accessed content is cached across multiple nodes for faster access.

• Load-Balanced Distribution: Retrieval requests are dynamically routed to the most responsive storage nodes.

• Streaming Optimization: Large media files, such as videos, are retrieved in segments to reduce buffering times.

• Secure Access Mechanisms: Media content is encrypted and only accessible through smart contract permissions, ensuring controlled access and monetization.

Conclusion

MySocial’s Media Storage System provides a scalable, cost-effective, and secure solution for handling digital media assets. By integrating blob-based storage, tokenized incentives, and optimized retrieval mechanisms, the platform ensures that MyIP-registered content remains accessible, efficiently stored, and fully owned by its creators.