Burst: Decentralized File Storage (Exclusive Interview)

Burst: Decentralized File Storage (Exclusive Interview)

Burst is a emerging cryptocurrency that seeks to solve the problem many consumers have: a way to have cheap, yet secure, cloud file storage. Cryptocurrency and its decentralized nature will allow both users to receive financial incentive for renting out some of their hard drive space, but also benefit from a easily accessible storage system. Bitcoinist talked to the Burst Team regarding Burst and what decentralized file storage really means. 1. What differentiates Burst from other cryptocurencies? BURST is easily differentiated from myriad other cryptocurrencies. Firstly, it is the world’s....


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