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 a leader in decentralized physical infrastructure linked to reality, it was only after its emergence that the blockchain world introduced the brand new concept and direction of Depin. Over the past few years, Filecoin has experienced multidimensional expansion from a storage network to a data service platform to deep integration with AI. This article will summarize 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, supporting hot storage capabilities and expanding practical application scenarios. Fast Finality (F3) is planned 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 in new fields such as AI and DePIN, will further consolidate Filecoin's position as the core of Web3 infrastructure.

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

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

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

Filecoin's 2025 Goals:

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

1. Enhance user stickiness, becoming an 'indispensable' tool for users in the AI and Web3 era.

2. Promote the growth of paid storage transaction revenue, achieving sustainable development of the ecosystem's economy.

3. Promote comprehensive prosperity of network economic activities through mechanisms such as stablecoins and SP staking plans, as well as network fees. $FIL