The current price of STORJ is $0.28970. Since 00:00 UTC, STORJ has decreased by -5.76%. It currently has a circulating supply of 143,787,439 STORJ and a maximum supply of 424,999,998 STORJ, giving it a fully diluted market cap of $41.70M. At present, the STORJ coin holds the 0 position in market cap rankings. The STORJ/USD price is updated in real-time.
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Founded in 2014, Storj (STORJ) is a decentralized, peer-to-peer (P2P) cloud-based storage solution. It allows users to rent or purchase unused digital space needed to store data. It is a direct competitor to projects like Filecoin and Arweave.
What is Storj
Storj is an open-source, blockchain-based cloud storage network that uses end-to-end encryption. To address issues with data loss and security in cloud-based storage solutions, it blends the advantages of cloud computing with blockchain technology. Storj intends to change the cloud storage industry by providing a platform that is immune to outages and cannot be filtered or monitored like those provided by Amazon and Google.
The Storj team
Shawn Wilkinson, a computer science graduate from Morehouse College in Atlanta, founded Storj after publishing a whitepaper in 2014 under Storj Labs. Shawn currently serves as the Chief Security Officer at Storj. Ben Golub is another key team member who currently serves as CEO. Ben is a renowned venture capitalist and alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School. Chief Revenue Officer Mark Glasgow and Chief Financial Officer Dorie Chung are both financial experts with experience working for Dell and Acuity.
How does Storj work
Storj encrypts, shards, and distributes data to nodes all over the globe for storage. Sharding refers to the process of splitting a blockchain into several parts. As a result, a single organization can't gain access to all of the data that has been uploaded. Sharding ensures that network members keep complete control over their data and retain ownership of it.
Storj incorporates a variety of security techniques to ensure that the blockchain is safe and protected from hacks. These techniques include a zero-trust architecture, high availability across several regions, default encryption, and edge-based access restrictions.
How is Storj's network protected
Tardigrade storage deployed on Storj Labs nodes creates and secures user data. This network of anonymous nodes eliminates the need to rely on cloud storage service providers to protect our data confidentiality.
Storj’s native token: STORJ
Operators of storage nodes on the Storj platform are eligible to receive STORJ tokens, the native ERC-20 utility token of the platform, as compensation for the long-term storage and bandwidth they provide to the network.
STORJ tokenomics
STORJ has a total supply of about 425 million and a maximum supply of 500 million. Each Storj was sold for $0.50 in an ICO that saw the project raising about $30 million in 2019.
The road ahead for Storj
Storj is revolutionizing data storage through a decentralized approach. Leveraging latent storage capacity worldwide, the team aims to democratize access to energy-efficient storage resources. Ongoing security enhancements and a commitment to fostering innovation within the ecosystem drive Storj's development.
Noteworthy projects like Tribe Social, an online community's social learning hub, harness Storj to achieve rapid content rendering and delivery. This results in substantial time savings compared to conventional Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Additionally, Gab Wireless employs Storj to cut costs and enhance customer data security, showcasing the diverse applications and advantages of the platform.
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In the last 24 hours, there have been 507 new posts about STORJ, driven by 309 contributors, and total online engagement reached 24K social interactions. The sentiment score for STORJ currently stands at 82%. Compared to all cryptocurrencies, post volume for STORJ currently ranks at 4621. Keep an eye on changes to social metrics as they can be key indicators of the influence and reach of STORJ.
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STORJ FAQ
What makes Storj unique?
In contrast to traditional cloud storage networks, Storj distinguishes itself through its unique approach. Instead of relying on large data centers, Storj harnesses a distributed network of thousands of individual PCs. Anyone with a few terabytes of available space and Tardigrade installed can contribute as a node in this network, requiring only a dependable and uninterrupted internet connection.
What are the uses of STORJ?
STORJ functions as the native token of the platform and is utilized for various purposes within the network. Users can lease redundant disk space in return for STORJ and cover the costs of uploading data to the cloud with the same token. Similarly, storage nodes can trade STORJ for expanded storage and bandwidth.
Where can I buy STORJ?
Easily buy STORJ tokens on the OKX cryptocurrency platform. Available trading pairs in the OKX spot trading terminal include STORJ/USDT and STORJ/USDC.
To view the estimated real-time conversion prices between fiat currencies, such as the USD, EUR, GBP, and others, into STORJ, visit the OKX Crypto Converter Calculator. OKX's high-liquidity crypto exchange ensures the best prices for your crypto purchases.
How much is 1 STORJ worth today?
Currently, one STORJ is worth $0.28970. For answers and insight into STORJ's price action, you're in the right place. Explore the latest STORJ charts and trade responsibly with OKX.
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrencies, such as STORJ, are digital assets that operate on a public ledger called blockchains. Learn more about coins and tokens offered on OKX and their different attributes, which includes live prices and real-time charts.
When was cryptocurrency invented?
Thanks to the 2008 financial crisis, interest in decentralized finance boomed. Bitcoin offered a novel solution by being a secure digital asset on a decentralized network. Since then, many other tokens such as STORJ have been created as well.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations for crypto assets aim to address their environmental impact (e.g., energy-intensive mining), promote transparency, and ensure ethical governance practices to align the crypto industry with broader sustainability and societal goals. These regulations encourage compliance with standards that mitigate risks and foster trust in digital assets.
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OKcoin Europe LTD
Relevant legal entity identifier
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Name of the crypto-asset
StorjToken
Consensus Mechanism
The Ethereum network uses a Proof-of-Stake Consensus Mechanism to validate new transactions on the blockchain. Core Components 1. Validators: Validators are responsible for proposing and validating new blocks. To become a validator, a user must deposit (stake) 32 ETH into a smart contract. This stake acts as collateral and can be slashed if the validator behaves dishonestly. 2. Beacon Chain: The Beacon Chain is the backbone of Ethereum 2.0. It coordinates the network of validators and manages the consensus protocol. It is responsible for creating new blocks, organizing validators into committees, and implementing the finality of blocks. Consensus Process 1. Block Proposal: Validators are chosen randomly to propose new blocks. This selection is based on a weighted random function (WRF), where the weight is determined by the amount of ETH staked. 2. Attestation: Validators not proposing a block participate in attestation. They attest to the validity of the proposed block by voting for it. Attestations are then aggregated to form a single proof of the block’s validity. 3. Committees: Validators are organized into committees to streamline the validation process. Each committee is responsible for validating blocks within a specific shard or the Beacon Chain itself. This ensures decentralization and security, as a smaller group of validators can quickly reach consensus. 4. Finality: Ethereum 2.0 uses a mechanism called Casper FFG (Friendly Finality Gadget) to achieve finality. Finality means that a block and its transactions are considered irreversible and confirmed. Validators vote on the finality of blocks, and once a supermajority is reached, the block is finalized. 5. Incentives and Penalties: Validators earn rewards for participating in the network, including proposing blocks and attesting to their validity. Conversely, validators can be penalized (slashed) for malicious behavior, such as double-signing or being offline for extended periods. This ensures honest participation and network security.
Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees
Ethereum, particularly after transitioning to Ethereum 2.0 (Eth2), employs a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism to secure its network. The incentives for validators and the fee structures play crucial roles in maintaining the security and efficiency of the blockchain. Incentive Mechanisms 1. Staking Rewards: Validator Rewards: Validators are essential to the PoS mechanism. They are responsible for proposing and validating new blocks. To participate, they must stake a minimum of 32 ETH. In return, they earn rewards for their contributions, which are paid out in ETH. These rewards are a combination of newly minted ETH and transaction fees from the blocks they validate. Reward Rate: The reward rate for validators is dynamic and depends on the total amount of ETH staked in the network. The more ETH staked, the lower the individual reward rate, and vice versa. This is designed to balance the network's security and the incentive to participate. 2. Transaction Fees: Base Fee: After the implementation of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559, the transaction fee model changed to include a base fee that is burned (i.e., removed from circulation). This base fee adjusts dynamically based on network demand, aiming to stabilize transaction fees and reduce volatility. Priority Fee (Tip): Users can also include a priority fee (tip) to incentivize validators to include their transactions more quickly. This fee goes directly to the validators, providing them with an additional incentive to process transactions efficiently. 3. Penalties for Malicious Behavior: Slashing: Validators face penalties (slashing) if they engage in malicious behavior, such as double-signing or validating incorrect information. Slashing results in the loss of a portion of their staked ETH, discouraging bad actors and ensuring that validators act in the network's best interest. Inactivity Penalties: Validators also face penalties for prolonged inactivity. This ensures that validators remain active and engaged in maintaining the network's security and operation. Fees Applicable on the Ethereum Blockchain 1. Gas Fees: Calculation: Gas fees are calculated based on the computational complexity of transactions and smart contract executions. Each operation on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) has an associated gas cost. Dynamic Adjustment: The base fee introduced by EIP-1559 dynamically adjusts according to network congestion. When demand for block space is high, the base fee increases, and when demand is low, it decreases. 2. Smart Contract Fees: Deployment and Interaction: Deploying a smart contract on Ethereum involves paying gas fees proportional to the contract's complexity and size. Interacting with deployed smart contracts (e.g., executing functions, transferring tokens) also incurs gas fees. Optimizations: Developers are incentivized to optimize their smart contracts to minimize gas usage, making transactions more cost-effective for users. 3. Asset Transfer Fees: Token Transfers: Transferring ERC-20 or other token standards involves gas fees. These fees vary based on the token's contract implementation and the current network demand.
Beginning of the period to which the disclosure relates
2024-03-26
End of the period to which the disclosure relates
2025-03-26
Energy report
Energy consumption
865.61562 (kWh/a)
Energy consumption sources and methodologies
The energy consumption of this asset is aggregated across multiple components:
To determine the energy consumption of a token, the energy consumption of the network(s) ethereum is calculated first. Based on the crypto asset's gas consumption per network, the share of the total consumption of the respective network that is assigned to this asset is defined. When calculating the energy consumption, we used - if available - the Functionally Fungible Group Digital Token Identifier (FFG DTI) to determine all implementations of the asset of question in scope and we update the mappings regulary, based on data of the Digital Token Identifier Foundation.
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