StorageXL Roadmap
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Phase 1
Early 2022 - Prototyping and Initial Development
- Focused on testing core concepts for decentralized storage and blockchain integration, aiming to determine feasibility.
- Initial development centered on the basics of the system’s structure and key functionalities.
Phase 2
Mid-2022 - Transition to V1 Alpha
Key Technical Milestone (July 1, 2022):
- Development on Torrent Mount Service for Windows began, allowing torrent files to be mounted directly within Windows Explorer.
- This feature allowed partial downloads, enhancing user flexibility.
V1 Alpha Development Begins: Initiated in July 2022.
- Prototype rewritten to V1 Alpha, which involved restructuring and enhancing the initial build.
- Migration to Docker-based deployment enabled a smoother development workflow by allowing consistent and scalable deployment.
Phase 3
Late 2022 - Core Services and Functionality Expansion
Platform Milestone (October 2022):
- Added features for on-the-fly encryption and decryption (AES-256), securing data exchanges on the network. This allowed file upload/download to remain encrypted, with only the owner having decryption rights.
- Online User Cabinets created for buyers and sellers, providing account management and transaction tracking capabilities.
S3 Protocol and Blockchain Emulator: Continued throughout late 2022.
- Torrent S3 Mount Service was created for Windows, enabling S3 protocol compatibility to support integrations like Veeam Backup.
- Blockchain Emulator was developed, introducing initial smart contract emulation to motivate decentralized storage sharing.
Phase 4
Early 2023 - Cross-Platform and Enhanced Data Services
Torrent Streaming Mode: January 2023
- Implemented streaming mode for BitTorrent to allow video playback from torrent files without full downloads, enabling users to play and rewind content directly (e.g., via VLC).
Linux and Android Compatibility: Q1 2023
- Ported BitTorrent Client to Linux, expanding platform support.
- Developed Torrent S3 Mount Service for Linux to allow mounting services on Linux-based storage systems.
- Completed Android Application for streaming media from torrents, providing mobile users with seamless video playback.
Management Core and CI/CD: Initiated and refined in Q1 2023
- Rewriting management core with a custom libtorrent-based client, replacing the original Transmission-based approach.
- Established CI/CD processes to package scripts into Docker images, with Docker Compose setups for automated deployment.
Phase 5
Mid to Late 2023 - Data Resiliency and Final Alpha Refinements
Erasure Coding for Data Resiliency: Mid-2023
- Implemented Erasure Coding and Restore functionality, enhancing data storage resiliency by distributing torrent file storage across multiple peers.
Mac Compatibility: Late 2023
- Ported BitTorrent Client to Mac (Intel platform), further extending the platform’s reach to new users.
Project Milestones
- Prototyping and Feasibility: Began April 1, 2022.
- Alpha Development: Transitioned from prototype to Alpha by July 2022.
- Core Services: Windows-based Torrent Mount, S3 protocol, and blockchain emulator in late 2022.
- Cross-Platform Support: Linux, Mac, and Android compatibility completed by early to mid-2023.
- Data Resiliency and Final Enhancements: Erasure coding and Mac support by late 2023.