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A decentralised, user-operated content distribution network leveraging the power of users’ mobile devices and device to device connectivity.

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What is DataHop?

A Bleeding Edge CDN

DataHop is a decentralised content distribution network that operates at the network edge.

DataHop bypasses the network core and utilises user smartphone and WiFi access point devices to distribute heavy content at the edge of the network - where users actually need it.

A Smart Connectivity Solution

DataHop utilises direct Device to Device (D2D) connectivity between smartphones themselves as well as between Devices and WiFi Access Points to prefetch video content to users’ devices.

Our smart connectivity solution, which is based on Bluetooth and WiFi Direct, guarantees seamless and privacy-preserving D2D communication between users in the vicinity.

A Way to Reduce Costs

DataHop reduces cellular traffic for the mobile network operator, streaming cost for the end-user and distribution cost for the content provider. By utilising users’ devices, DataHop does not need to maintain expensive CDN infrastructure.

Instead, building on blockchain technology and novel Proof-of-X consensus algorithms, DataHop rewards users for their contribution to the content delivery network.

Usecase

DATAHOP NOVELD2D CONNECTIVITY SSID#ABC-E01 SSID?ABC-E01 I HAVEEPISODE 1OF SERES ABC I’M LOOKING FOREPISODE 1OF SERES ABC CONNECT-CENTRIC D2D CONNECTIVITYBASED ON WIFI DIRECT AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTION TIME:TRANSFER TIME: 1 – 10 SECONDSUP TO 10 SECONDS
Content-centric D2D Connectivity Based on wifi direct and bluetooth 1 – 10 seconds up to 1 min connection time: transfer time: DATAHOPNOVEL D2DCONNECTIVITY
CONTENT-CENTRIC D2D CONNECTIVITYBASED ON WIFI DIRECT AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTION TIME:TRANSFER TIME: 1 – 10 SECONDSUP TO 10 SECONDS DATAHOP NOVEL D2D CONNECTIVITY

DataHop step by step

We create a digital marketplace for content distribution and delivery at the edge of the network.

Content Publishers

  1. Attach token value to content
  2. Push content to the system
  3. Content will spread to more than 50% of devices in less than an hour (in urban environments)
  4. The higher the value attached to the content the more the content will spread in the network
  5. Each user distributing content will get a percentage of the tokens attached to it
  6. Reduce CDN costs by up to 50%!
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End Users

  1. Share mobile phone memory and connectivity opportunities
  2. Store-carry and forward content as you move on your daily routine
  3. Watch video for free, independently of network connectivity
  4. Sync content with Internet TV and other devices when back home
  5. Get compensated
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The technology

Proof-of-X Consensus

Proof-of-X Consensus

It is impossible to prove (securely, privately and deterministically) that a D2D transfer has happened.

We therefore, designed a sophisticated Proof-of-Transfer consensus algorithm, based on Progressive Mining. Effectively, receiving devices send a certificate to the sender after receiving the content.

Progressive mining

Progressive mining

As nodes move, they form distribution trees of content transfers. In Progressive Mining, nodes are not rewarded for transferring content to their immediate encounters only, but they also get rewards for subsequent transfers in their respective distribution trees. The longer the distribution tree, the more the reward that users are entitled to.

Nodes eventually upload their activity to the blockchain to verify transactions and update their reward balance.

Roadmap

10.2018

Design of Proof-of-X Consensus Algorithm

11.2018

Whitepaper-v1

12.2018

WiFi AP (Beta) Version & User-Friendly Demo App

01.2019

Customer Engagement & Community Building

02.2019

DataHop Cryptoeconomics Report

03.2019

Public Trial

04.2019

Testnet Launch & Whitepaper Final

05.2019

Presale

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FAQ

How much can I earn?
How can DataHop change content publishing?
What devices can join the DataHop network?
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Whitepaper

Our whitepaper contains all the necessary technical details on the design and implementation of the individual DataHop parts.

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