Codex September Updates
Level up with the Codex decentralised storage protocol newsletter. Each month, we will explore key developments, updates, and insights. Together, we will craft a future where you own your data. It is time to end censorship.
Testnet Launch and Whitepaper Release
The marquee update from September was the much-anticipated public launch of the Codex testnet and the release of the Codex whitepaper.
Codex is targeting 2025 for its mainnet launch, and the first testnet has been deployed to measure the network's robustness. This testnet deployment invites the community to test the Codex protocol, which remains in an Alpha state. Users should expect bugs and issues and be encouraged to report them through the Codex Discord.
You can try out the testnet now by downloading the Codex Testnet Starter.
The Codex whitepaper describes the protocol's core components and role as a Decentralised Durability Engine (DDE) designed to offer a robust and censorship-resistant alternative to centralised storage platforms.
It describes key technical aspects that enable the unique features of the Codex protocol, including erasure coding, repairability, and lightweight ZK-proof-enabled remote auditing. The whitepaper also outlines the concept of the Codex Marketplace, which will facilitate token incentives for node operators to provide decentralised storage.
Read the Codex whitepaper here.
The Codex launch was featured on Cointelegraph and Coindesk.
Updating the Roadmap
The Codex team is in the process of updating its roadmap, which will consist of two phases: decentralised file sharing and data archiving.
In the first phase, Codex aims to achieve functionality similar to decentralised file-sharing solutions like BitTorrent and IPFS.
The second phase will build on this foundation by delivering data archiving and decentralised file backup mechanisms. Features planned for this phase include the Codex Marketplace, lazy data repair, efficient bandwidth incentives, and appendable data.
The upcoming roadmap will focus on enhancing Codex’s efficiency, security, and reliability, paving the way for the protocol to achieve mainstream adoption in 2026.
Highlighting the Need for Decentralised Archival Storage
Over the past month, we have explored one of the key applications of decentralised storage protocols like Codex–cold or archival storage.
The extreme scaling Ethereum hopes to achieve through its “Endgame”-focussed roadmap will require not only much greater decentralisation of block validation and centralisation of processing but, importantly, the history of this digital ledger will still need to be stored in a durable and decentralised way.
Codex aims to deliver a protocol that can provide the archival storage needed to scale Ethereum while ensuring transaction history remains immutable and reliably stored on a decentralised network.
We also examined other use cases for Codex's durable cold storage capabilities, such as the storage of important scientific research data over centuries or the tamper-proof archival of legal documents.
Participate in the Public Testnet by Running a Codex Node
You can get a codex node up and running in a matter of a few minutes! Get started with the quickstart guide, or head to the #join-testnet channel in the Codex Discord to start the onboarding process and follow the step-by-step guide to set up a Codex node.
The step-by-step walkthrough can help you set up a Codex node that interacts with the public testnet to store and retrieve data. If you face any difficulties during the process, Codex core contributors look forward to helping you in the #node-help channel. So, please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Upcoming Events
The Codex team is gearing up to host the Decentralised Data Summit during DevCon5 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The event will offer engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and more.
Want to be part of the event? Request to join here!
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