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Skynet Meaning

In the context of decentralized infrastructure (specifically within the Sia ecosystem), Skynet refers to a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and web hosting platform. It allows developers to build and host "Decentralized Applications" (dApps) where the data is stored on a distributed network of hosts rather than on a central server like AWS or Google Cloud.Technically, Skynet uses "Skylinks"-unique, 46-character cryptographic hashes that point to a specific file on the network.

Because these links are content-addressed, the data is immutable; if the file changes, the link changes. This ensures that the data is "Permanent" and cannot be censored or deleted by a central authority as long as at least one host on the network is storing the file.Skynet represents the "Storage Layer" of the Web3 stack.

While a blockchain records the "State" of an application (who owns what), Skynet handles the "Content" (images, videos, and code).

By using a "Portal" system, Skynet makes decentralized data accessible through a standard web browser, bridging the gap between the complex "Peer-to-Peer" protocols of Sia and the familiar user experience of the modern web.

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