Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a decentralized storage protocol that leverages the strengths of IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and Filecoin to provide permanent, secure, and scalable data storage solutions. It targets individuals, developers, and enterprises seeking to store data permanently without recurring cloud costs. By combining IPFS's efficient content-addressed file retrieval with Filecoin's incentivized storage network, Lighthouse ensures data immutability, reliability, and verifiable security. Users pay once for perpetual storage, eliminating the need for renewals.

The platform offers dedicated IPFS gateways optimized for fast file retrieval, including high-quality 4K video streaming and decentralized image resizing to optimize bandwidth without sacrificing quality. Lighthouse supports advanced encryption and access control through its Kavach Threshold Encryption SDK, enabling token gating with NFTs, tokens, passkeys, and zkTLS across multiple blockchain networks such as EVM, Solana, and Cosmos. This makes it suitable for applications requiring private and secure data sharing.

Developers can integrate Lighthouse into their projects using its SDK and CLI tools, which provide cross-platform compatibility for web, mobile, and desktop applications. The ecosystem extends beyond storage to support Data DAOs for decentralized data governance and monetization, AI data monetization with controlled access for model training, and private data processing workflows. Lighthouse is integrated with notable ecosystems like SingularityNet, Cardano, and OKContract, and is trusted for NFT data security and modular blockchain data availability. Comprehensive documentation and flexible payment options, including credit cards and on-chain tokens, facilitate easy onboarding and adoption.