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Storj decentralized cloud storage

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Cloud storage platforms are a great way to offload content from desktop and mobile devices, allowing users to access files on-the-go, and usually for a good price. While many services offer encryption and others provide tough firewalls , seasoned hackers can sometimes find a way in. Storj DCS is a cloud storage service unlike the rest. Instead of uploading your files to a single server, Storj breaks each upload down into 80 distinct pieces that get jettisoned to storage points throughout the world.  More importantly, Is the service worth your time and money? We tested Storj DCS ourselves to find out. Storj takes a decentralized approach to cloud storage for additional security (Image credit: Storj) Features and privacy Storj is one of a few encryption suites that opt for a less traditional way of safeguarding your data, and it’s one of the strongest selling points of the service. As opposed to storing all of a user’s encrypted data on a single host, Storj breaks do...