RippleX, the development arm of Ripple, has introduced a new project within the XRP Ledger ecosystem called Filedgr. It uses the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to provide advanced authentication and data management solutions, especially aimed at improving artificial intelligence (ai) systems. The project was featured in a blog entry on RippleX’s XRPL blog under the “Developer Reflections” series, which showcases innovative projects within the ecosystem.
Ripple praises Filedgr
Filedgr’s platform is designed to provide users with Web3 technologies, ensuring secure data control and transparency. The blog post states, “Filedgr stands out by offering unique features such as digital certificates and the Digital Twin Data Hub, revolutionizing industries with authenticated data and fostering trust in product information.”
The Filedgr integration leverages XRPL’s capabilities to efficiently manage large data transactions. XRPL is known for its high transaction speeds and low fees, which are critical for managing the large volumes of data associated with product lifecycle information.
“The promise of Web3 is a decentralized internet where users have greater control over their data and digital assets. Filedgr leverages the power of Web3, using blockchain technology to ensure secure and transparent data storage and transfer,” the blog post states.
Filedgr’s digital certificates feature uses smart nfts (non-fungible tokens) to securely authenticate and manage physical objects and their related data. This ensures that the authenticity and integrity of data is maintained from its point of creation through its lifecycle. The Digital Twin Data Hub, another feature, acts as a secure repository for managing digital assets. It provides advanced notarization and live data capture capabilities that facilitate informed decision making based on real-time data.
As Ripple’s blog notes, “Data authentication is critical to building trust in ai systems. Filedgr seeks to ensure data integrity through strong authentication processes, which improves user trust in ai-generated information. This authentication not only protects against manipulation, but also creates a transparent and accountable ai ecosystem.”
In terms of technology, Filedgr is powered by a fork of IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) that includes modifications for access control and increased data redundancy suitable for enterprise applications. Data redundancy in Filedgr is managed through a Java sidecar application, which uses the Zookeeper framework to ensure that data is always accessible and reliable.
Additionally, access control within Filedgr is implemented through token control, where digital certificates are hosted as Single Page Applications (SPA) on a private IPFS cluster, effectively securing and protecting data access.
Looking ahead, Filedgr plans to transition to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), which, according to Ripple’s blog post, promotes “transparency and community-driven governance.” The Filedgr Foundation will be tasked with overseeing this transition, ensuring the organization runs efficiently. Additionally, Filedgr is exploring the development of industry-specific spin-offs, adapting its technology to serve various sectors, such as agriculture and mobility.
At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $0.6033.
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