Lumera launches permanent, decentralized storage for AI data

AI-focused blockchain Lumera Protocol unveiled Cascade, a permanent decentralized storage module for AI data.

As AI models grow more complex and data-hungry, the question of data storage is increasingly pressing. On Thursday, October 16, Lumera Protocol, an AI-first Layer-1 blockchain, announced the launch of Cascade, a data storage protocol for AI data.

According to Lumera, Cascade is built with redundancy, permanence, and availability in mind. Moreover, Cascade will enable users to pay once and store data forever, which is novel compared with other blockchains for data storage.

Cascade works by breaking down uploaded files into small, overlapping pieces. It then copies and distributes these pieces to SuperNodes that store them. The network also ensures sufficient redundancy in case some nodes go offline.

“If a node goes offline or loses data, Cascade’s self-healing system automatically restores the missing pieces from other nodes. This process ensures one simple guarantee: pay once, store forever,” Lumera wrote.

Lumera launches Hub to access AI storage

Alongside Cascade, the project also launched Lumera Hub, a user and developer interface for its entire ecosystem. According to Lumera, it will enable users to tap into its decentralized infrastructure for AI and data storage.

“The Lumera Hub is designed to make our ecosystem accessible to both developers and end users, while Cascade represents a new standard for permanent storage,” said Anthony Georgiades, Co-Founder of Lumera Protocol. “We’re building infrastructure that is simple, resilient, and censorship-resistant. It is designed to last as long as the data itself.”

The decentralized storage module, Cascade, will be available through the Hub’s interface, enabling users to store and access files via its unified dashboard.