Hybrid Storage Architecture
Overview
The SELF Chain hybrid storage architecture combines multiple decentralized storage solutions to provide a robust and efficient storage system. This architecture leverages the strengths of each storage solution while mitigating their weaknesses.
Core Components
1. IPFS Integration
- Content-addressable storage
- Decentralized file system
- Immutable data storage
- Permanent file storage
- Cross-chain file sharing
Validation Proof Storage
- Permanent storage of validation proofs
- Content-addressable validation records
- Cross-chain data storage
- Immutable validation history
Use Cases
- Store validator certificates
- Store validation proofs
- Store cross-chain validation data
- Store reputation history
2. OrbitDB Integration
- Decentralized database
- Real-time synchronization
- Event logging
- Version control
- Validator data storage
3. Storage Layer Integration
Storage Layer Architecture:
The hybrid storage architecture consists of three main components connected to the Storage Layer:
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IPFS (InterPlanetary File System):
- File Storage: Handles decentralized file storage and retrieval
- Content Addressing: Uses content-based addressing for immutable file references
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OrbitDB:
- Database: Provides decentralized database functionality
- Real-time Sync: Enables real-time data synchronization across nodes
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Validator Storage:
- Validator Data: Stores validator profiles, certificates, and performance metrics
- Cross-chain Sync: Synchronizes validator data across different blockchain networks
This architecture combines the strengths of each storage solution to provide a robust, decentralized storage system for SELF Chain.
Data Flow
1. File Storage
- Files are uploaded to IPFS
- Content is addressed via CID
- Metadata is stored in OrbitDB
- Cross-chain references are maintained
2. Validator Data
- Validator profiles in OrbitDB
- Validation proofs in IPFS
- Reputation scores in OrbitDB
- Cross-chain validation tracking
Key Features
1. Redundancy
- Multiple storage layers
- Data replication
- Cross-chain backup
- Version control
2. Performance
- Content caching
- Load balancing
- Network optimization
- Bandwidth management
3. Security
- Data encryption
- Access control
- Integrity verification
- Permission management
Implementation Details
1. Storage Optimization
- Content deduplication
- Bandwidth optimization
- Cache management
- Resource allocation
2. Cross-chain Integration
- Chain-agnostic storage
- Data synchronization
- Cross-chain validation
- Network overlay
3. Security Measures
- Data encryption
- Access control
- Audit logging
- Permission management
Best Practices
1. Data Management
- Proper content addressing
- Regular backups
- Version control
- Data validation
2. Performance
- Content caching
- Network optimization
- Load balancing
- Resource monitoring
3. Security
- Data encryption
- Access control
- Regular audits
- Security monitoring