Recently, the recovery of the cryptocurrency market has once again focused people's attention on Filecoin, the king of altcoins, a unique Web3 infrastructure project.

As the leader in decentralized physical infrastructure linked to reality, the emergence of Filecoin introduced the brand new concept and direction of Depin to the blockchain world for the first time. Over the past few years, Filecoin has experienced multi-dimensional expansion from a storage network to a data service platform, and now deeply integrates with AI. This article will outline the important developments of Filecoin since 2021 and explore its potential benefits and future potential.

● Core Technology Upgrade: Proof of Data Ownership (PDP) is expected to be implemented in Q1 2025, which will support hot storage functionality, expanding practical application scenarios. Fast Finality (F3) is scheduled to go live in January 2025, reducing transaction confirmation times to within minutes, significantly enhancing network efficiency.

● Cross-chain and Diversified Application Scenarios: The acceleration in 2025 with deep integration with blockchains like Solana, as well as exploration into new fields such as AI and DePIN, will further solidify Filecoin's position as a core Web3 infrastructure.

● Stablecoin Economic Effect: $USDFC (expected to launch within a month) is anticipated to improve payment and incentive mechanisms within the Filecoin ecosystem, enhancing overall liquidity.

● Enhancement of Real Data Value: Important collaborations with commercial entities will be announced in Q1, and with the continuous introduction of real data, the practical application value and commercialization potential of the Filecoin network will be further enhanced.

● L2 and Subnet Effects: A mature plan to stimulate the Layer 2 ecosystem will be launched in 2025, expected to bring more transaction volume, storage demand, and economic activity, driving sustainable growth in the network's main economy.

Filecoin's 2025 Goals:

During the FIL Bangkok event in 2024, the Filecoin team proposed three core goals for 2025:

1. Enhance user stickiness and become an “indispensable” tool for users in the AI and Web3 era.

2. Promote the growth of paid storage transaction revenue to achieve sustainable development of the ecosystem economy.

3. Facilitate comprehensive prosperity of network economic activities through mechanisms such as stablecoins, SP staking plans, and network fees.