FAQ
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Seal’s verifiable decentralized storage solutions.
Web3 signifies a novel paradigm shift in how the internet functions. Its primary objective is to decentralize both data ownership and the foundational framework of the internet itself. This emerging iteration of the internet is commonly denoted as the decentralized web.
Web 2.5 refers to an intermediate stage between Web 2 and the decentralized vision of Web 3, with advancements bridging the gap between traditional user-generated content and blockchain-based technologies. The term describes a transitional internet phase.
Migrating to blockchain-based decentralized cloud storage gives you more control over your data and improves security through encryption and transparency made possible by decentralized architecture. Blockchain-based data storage puts you in charge of your data instead of storing it on centralized servers. Users maintain ownership and exert control, rather than surrendering data control to centralized platforms. This empowers greater privacy and autonomy.
Though transaction histories are public on blockchain, the technology also employs cryptographic techniques to secure confidential data. Personal information can be kept confidential through methods like encrypted data storage.
Users can store their data across various decentralized storage networks without being tied to a single provider. This prevents data lock-in and gives users and businesses the flexibility to choose the best storage solution for their needs.
Yes, one of the advantages of Seal is the ability to access your data from anywhere in the world, using a secure authentication process.
Seal is committed to adhering to data regulations and privacy standards. We implemented Drata and Sophos to ensure our team, infrastructure, and processes are SOC 2 and HIPAA compliant.
Secure data centers in North America. Seal can store your data in other geographic regions to meet your requirements. Contact Seal to discuss custom storage configurations and learn more.
Yes, Seal’s decentralized cloud storage is sustainable. Seal stores data in centers powered by renewable energy. To maintain transparency, Seal operates a public Proof dashboard. Learn more in Seal’s Proof case study.