Decentralized Filemanager
Use Case: Decentralized File Storage & Sharing with Mycelium’s WebDAV Interface
Cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and Nextcloud have become essential for storing and sharing files, documents, photos, and videos. However, these services rely on centralized infrastructure, making them vulnerable to data breaches, censorship, and service outages.
Mycelium’s WebDAV-based decentralized storage offers a revolutionary alternative—providing users with full control over their data while ensuring privacy, security, and accessibility from anywhere.
Why This Is a Big Deal
- Works with Existing Apps: Users can connect Mycelium’s WebDAV storage to their favorite file managers and apps, just like they would with Google Drive or Nextcloud.
- Decentralized & Private: Unlike traditional cloud storage providers, Mycelium does not rely on centralized servers. Files are stored across a peer-to-peer network, eliminating single points of failure and ensuring censorship resistance.
- Full User Control: Users decide where their data is stored—on their own hardware at home, on a trusted peer’s node, or on a distributed storage network like ThreeFold Grid.
- Secure File Sharing: Share documents, photos, and videos with colleagues and friends without relying on third-party platforms that track and analyze user data.
- Resilient & Always Available: Decentralized storage ensures that files remain accessible even if some nodes go offline, preventing service disruptions.
How It Works
- WebDAV Integration: Mycelium’s WebDAV interface allows users to mount their decentralized storage as a drive on their devices, making file access seamless.
- End-to-End Encryption: Files are encrypted before being stored, ensuring only authorized users can access them.
- Decentralized Distribution: Data is stored across a network of nodes instead of a single data center, making it resistant to censorship and server failures.
- Access from Anywhere: Users can retrieve and manage their files from any device, just like a traditional cloud storage service.
Example Use Case: A Collaborative Workspace
Scenario: Secure Team File Sharing
Sarah and her remote team need a private, reliable way to store and share project files without relying on Google Drive or Dropbox.
How Mycelium’s WebDAV Storage Helps:
- Seamless Setup: Sarah mounts Mycelium’s WebDAV storage on her laptop and mobile device, accessing it like any other cloud storage.
- Secure Document Storage: All team files are encrypted and stored across decentralized nodes, ensuring confidentiality.
- Easy File Sharing: She grants specific colleagues access to project folders, allowing them to collaborate without the risk of third-party surveillance.
- No Downtime Risks: Since the storage network is decentralized, files remain accessible even if one or more nodes go offline.
Expanding the Network
With Mycelium’s WebDAV storage, anyone can become a data host, contributing to a global, decentralized storage network. The more users adopt this system, the stronger and more resilient it becomes—reducing dependency on centralized cloud providers and increasing digital sovereignty.