- OPSCI uses Filecoin to archive neuroimaging datasets of over 500 TB, ensuring permanent access to OpenNeuro, Abide and Neurovault.
- FileCoin Plus allows researchers to store scientific data for free as long as they meet open access and reproducibility criteria.
In the field of scientific research data, especially neuroimaging, one of the most troublesome things is long-term conservation. Well, Filecoin and Open Science (OPSCI) seem to understand that very well. Since last year, they have begun storing various human brain datasets in Filecoin’s distributed storage network.
result? Over 500 terabytes (TB) of data have been successfully archived. Interestingly, the data they secured is more than just data. Some of it comes from major research projects such as Openneuro, Abide and Neurovault.
In 2023, OPSCI began archiving neuroimaging datasets using Filecoin. Over 500TB of scientific data is indexed, and researchers provide permanent access to open data sets such as OpenNeuro, Abide, and Neurovault. pic.twitter.com/9wk3skrys8
– Filecoin (@filecoin) July 1, 2025
In an age where much research relies on open access, this step feels like a lifeline. Filecoin is not just a digital warehouse, but it ensures that it is accessible to anyone at any time without fear of server failure or losing due to closed provider platforms.
What’s surprising is that all of this is done through the Filecoin Plus model, providing researchers with free storage space as long as the data passes verification of eligibility and openness.
Furthermore, the communities involved in this project are growing rapidly. Currently, around 700 active contributors are involved, of which around 40% are active researchers. So it’s not just the technical team who cares about the storage, but also the people who really understand the content and value of the data. This collaborative style is actually very rare in the world of scientific data storage.
Expansion of File Coins beyond storage alone
Interestingly, this is not the only direction Filecoin has done in the past year. Meanwhile, CNF previously reported that a project called Cryptomodels uses Filecoin to store AI models permanently. Using Cryptomodels, unlike regular models that are often lost due to central deletion, users can run models directly on their devices without worrying about privacy or control from external parties.
Not only that, Filecoin has recently been increasingly used in sectors that are prone to data loss risk, such as healthcare and government agencies. A while ago, I highlighted how DocumentCloud stores court archives and public agency documents on the Filecoin network. The goal is simple. It is to protect data from potential loss or blocks when the original source is removed from the Internet.
There are more. Last week, Filecoin released store court archives and public agency documents. Now you can store important data such as system logs and validated KYC records directly on the FileCoin network. This allows for more efficient execution and storage burden to be isolated, allowing modular blockchain applications to run.
Not just blockchain, but science infrastructure
Previously known as a distributed data storage solution, its images are beginning to change. Filecoin is becoming a kind of backbone of science infrastructure and digital privacy. Their collaboration with OPSCI proves that blockchain technology can play a real role beyond just trade and price guesses.
Certainly, as for pricing, at the time of writing, the value of Filecoin (FIL) is listed in $2.24slightly down around 0.68% In 24 hours 1.46% In the past 7 days. But the number seems insignificant compared to what they are building: a durable, censored global scientific data storage system.
