What is Decentralized Storage Network (DSN)?

A Decentralized Storage Network (DSN) provides peer-to-peer (P2P) access to users who want to buy or rent out data storage space. With the help of end-to-end encryption techniques, clients privately transmit P2P files that provide cryptographic proofs for security. Sia, Filecoin, and Storj are examples of decentralized storage networks that aim to reduce the risk of data failures that can occur with a centralized cloud storage provider. While many DSNs use a blockchain-based structure, others may use different decentralized network architectures.