Original author: Filecoin Network
1. Storage Application
Introducing DePIN, computing, storage, and AI networks into Filecoin as an L2 and integrated platform.
Basin public testnet (for DePlN+Compute+Al network)
Akave Alpha L2 on Filecoin+lPC with hot storage brings on-chain data lakes to compute and AI networks
As an L2 startup on Filecoin+IPC (for social/gaming/media), EO Q3 launches Storacha hot storage testnet
2. WEB Tools
Let Filecoin become the basic storage layer of web3, supporting hot data and fast retrieval.
Filecoin Interoperable F3 (Filecoin Fast Finality) and Bridge (soft-launched in testing in n v2 3, activated in n v2 4)
Fi l0 z decentralized data aggregation and POC for introducing smart contracts, blog post and demo coming soon
Cross-chain payment smart contract: support Ethereum Homestead and ElP-155 Tx-add wallet support (n v2 3)
Proof of Data Ownership (PDP), unlocking new hot storage primitives on Filecoin L1 — enabling hot data loading/retrieval
Filecoin Web Services (FWS) MVP supports PDP and ex retrieval services on Filecoin L1 and L2
3. Growth
Expanding the Filecoin Economy and Community
FilDev Thailand Summit @ Devcon LabWeek
Nl - PoRep unlocks trustless packaging as a service for sectors to be activated (n v2 3)
CID Gravity has launched Filecoin as the backend for NextCloud V
Ramo introduces nearline perf storage capacity that feels like using S3
Curio to Launch SupraSeal to Boost Performance for Storage Providers
Second round of Fil-RetroPGF funding will further stimulate Filecoin funding (September-October)
SecuredFinance will launch a USD-pegged stablecoin supported by FlL (Q4)