- FileCoin’s PDP allows fast, verifiable data access without sealing delays, making it suitable for real-time use of distributed storage.
- Combined with fast finality, Filecoin now supports low latency apps while maintaining decentralization and transparency.
Until recently, many people only knew where Filecoin stores cold data, aka long-term archives. But now the story has changed dramatically. Filecoin officially entered the world of fast, lightweight, instantly accessible data storage through the launch of a new technology called Demonstration of Data Ownership (PDP).
This is not just about updating the system. In fact, it opens a new door for distributed storage prepared to challenge traditional cloud services.
Imagine that you have access to data on a distributed network. Filecoin is trying to provide it via PDP. This way, the storage provider indicates that it is holding the data without opening or pulling it first.
What does this mean? The data verification process is instantaneous, and data that was previously considered “cold” will either turn to “hot” or become available immediately.
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Meanwhile, PDPs are a major change in how data is managed and accessed. Nowadays, there is no longer the need for the normally tedious and time-consuming sealing and constant process. Filecoin has become much more practical for use in fast, real-time applications. In fact, the size of the data ownership proof is only about 160 bytes, so the network load remains light.
Additionally, PDP also supports dynamic data that can be changed at any time. This was previously extremely difficult with distributed storage systems. This makes Filecoin more flexible and can be used for a variety of needs, from developing Web3 applications to distributing digital content such as images and videos.
Interestingly, still at the end of April, CNF previously reported that Filecoin also launched a technology called Fast Finality (F3). The technology is not as popular as PDP, but its role is important.
F3 reduces block check times from hours to just minutes. how? By using the GossipBFT protocol. The combination of PDP and F3 makes Filecoin worth much more consideration for low-latency application needs previously only available in traditional clouds.
PDP unlocks practical use cases for everyone
However, PDP is not a technological advancement only understood by engineers. Many groups can see the benefits. For example, AI developers can directly access large datasets for model training or testing. Then, for storage providers, the operational process becomes easier and the opportunities for profit from market search services are even greater.
Meanwhile, Depin and Dapps projects can also build faster and more responsive networks or applications. Even large companies that were hesitant to use distributed systems are beginning to get interested as Filecoin’s performance is approaching traditional cloud services and need to control their own data at the expense of transparency.
FileCoin is not just a site that rarely accesses outdated files with PDP referrals. It is now the basis for the storage infrastructure prepared for the next generation of Web3. It’s ready to use, ready to test and accessible whenever you need it.
As a follow-up, Filoz and Filecoin Foundation launched the PDP SPX program in May and June 2025. The program aims to promote the actual adoption of PDP technology by involving storage providers and data clients in live testing in production environments. With this program, the Filecoin ecosystem is increasingly being prepared to become the backbone of distributed data in the future.
Technology is not the only one being accelerated. Last month, they also launched Propgf, a community-driven crowdfunding program. The purpose of this program is to support projects that have a major impact on the Filecoin ecosystem.
The project is selected using on-chain technology as a snapshot and quest book and is evaluated by a team of 12 people of many background experts. In the crypto space, it is a mini democracy. It’s a kind of open competition, but driven by blockchain.
Meanwhile, at the time of reporting, FIL is $2.95top 8.84% Over the past 24 hours, it has pushed its market capitalization to surpass the $1.8 billion mark.
