15, May 2025

Immutable Clouds: Enhancing Data Integrity with Blockchain-Powered Storage

VOLUME-9; ISSUE-5; MAY-2025

Author(s): 1 Karan Choudhary, 2 Kushal Choudhary, 3 Dr.Sandeep Kulkarni

Authors Affiliations:

1Bachelor in Computer Application (Blockchain Technology and Distributed Computing), Ajeenkya D Y Patil University Pune, India

2Bachelor in Computer Application (Blockchain Technology and Distributed Computing), Ajeenkya D Y Patil University Pune, India

3Asst. Professor & Research Guide, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University Pune, India

DOIs:10.2017/IJRCS/202505005     |     Paper ID: IJRCS202505005


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Abstract: This research explores a decentralized cloud storage model using blockchain technology to address the limitations of traditional centralized systems. Centralized storage is vulnerable to data breaches, unauthorized access, and single points of failure. The proposed solution enhances data security, integrity, and user control.

It analyzes existing decentralized platforms like IPFS, Filecoin, and Storj, incorporating blockchain consensus for data immutability and traceability. A prototype framework is designed using peer-to-peer networking, cryptographic hashing, and smart contracts for secure data sharing and automated transactions.

Results show improved data resilience, fault tolerance, and transparency by distributing data across multiple nodes. Blockchain ensures trust without intermediaries. The study concludes that decentralized storage is a secure, efficient alternative, with future work aimed at improving scalability and reducing latency.

 

Keywords: Decentralized Cloud Storage, Blockchain, IPFS, Smart Contracts.

Karan Choudhary,  Kushal Choudhary,  Dr.Sandeep Kulkarni(2025); Immutable Clouds: Enhancing Data Integrity with Blockchain-Powered Storage, International Journal of Research Culture Society,    ISSN(O): 2456-6683,  Volume – 9,   Issue –  5,  Pp. 20-26.      Available on – https://ijrcs.org/

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