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Powered by LMWR: Blocknode DAO & Tokenomics
The global cloud storage market is projected to grow from over USD 132 billion in 2024 to more than USD 639 billion by 2032 (CAGR 21.7%), while decentralized storage - though still nascent - is forecasted to expand over 20% annually in the same period. This rapid growth reflects soaring demand for scalable, cost-efficient, and secure data infrastructure. Positioned at the intersection of these trends, Blocknode delivers enterprise-grade, S3-compatible storage with no minimum retention, backed by LMWR token-driven incentives, making it a highly relevant and competitive solution for both established platforms like LimeWire and the broader developer ecosystem.
Blocknode is a decentralized file and object storage network designed to bring Web3 principles to enterprise-class storage. Built by LimeWire, Blocknode provides a censorship-resistant, high-performance, and cost-effective alternative to centralized cloud storage providers such as AWS S3 and Google Cloud. By combining blockchain-native economics, validator-enforced service guarantees, and full S3 compatibility, Blocknode enables organizations to store and retrieve data at scale without vendor lock-in.
Blocknode combines blockchain-native incentives with familiar Web2 compatibility, to empower developers, platforms, and enterprises to store and access data securely and flexibly. At the heart of this system is the LMWR token, which serves as both the payment and reward mechanism, anchoring Blocknode as a key infrastructure component of the LimeWire ecosystem.
Key differentiators of Blocknode include:
Advantages of Blocknode vs. centralized and decentralized storage providers
Powered by the LimeWire Token (LMWR), Blocknode introduces a new level of transparency and incentive alignment, where payments flow directly from users to storage providers and validators, with slashing and staking mechanisms ensuring data durability and integrity. Blocknode’s first major use case is the LimeWire file sharing platform with over 4 million user sessions, immediately making Blocknode one of the largest decentralized storage networks globally. Through progressive decentralization and DAO governance, Blocknode aims to become the backbone of a new, open data economy.