🧵Bridging OrbitDB and Storacha In short: A new bridge has been established between OrbitDB and Storacha, connecting the decentralized database to Filecoin-based hot storage. It allows developers to back up and restore OrbitDB data with just a few lines of code. 1/ Problems Decentralized databases like OrbitDB rely on peer-to-peer networks, but their data often lacks reliable backups. Data continuity can be disrupted when peer nodes go offline. Developers need a secure and permanent way to store OrbitDB databases. 2/ Bridging The OrbitDB-Storacha bridge connects OrbitDB to Filecoin-based Storacha storage. It transfers OrbitDB blocks, logs, manifests, and identity information to Storacha for secure storage and easy recovery via a simple API. 3/ How it Works The bridge extracts OrbitDB database blocks and uploads them as content-addressed files to Storacha. Each block is assigned a CID, which helps rebuild the database later through an automated reorganization process. 4/ Storage Advantages Storacha, as a fast edge layer for Filecoin, provides low latency, redundancy, and CID-based verification. Developers can gain a storage experience similar to modern cloud systems, but with decentralized control. 5/ Recovery Process During the recovery process, the bridge converts the Filecoin/IPFS CID to OrbitDB format and reactivates the entire database. Identity and access control remain unchanged, ensuring the authenticity and ownership of the database. 6/ Future Roadmap Upcoming updates plan to embed Storacha directly into OrbitDB as a CustomStore for automatic backups. The team is also exploring UCAN delegation for secure, user-controlled authentication. Read the full article: