What is Pipe?
At the core of Pipe Network is a decentralized CDN built to meet the needs of the modern internet. Unlike centralized CDNs that rely on a few large data centers to serve global audiences, Pipe Network uses a permissionless node distributed network to decentralize content delivery. These nodes are operated by providers around the world, creating a powerful and scalable system that can adapt to traffic demands in real-time.
Compared to the centralization of traditional CDNs, Pipe Network's decentralized approach solves the problem by creating a permissionless distributed network where anyone can run a node. This not only increases the number of PoP nodes, reduces latency, and ensures better redundancy. By allowing more participants to join the network, Pipe Network can handle traffic spikes and ensure content delivery even during unexpected network interruptions.
Traditional centralization brings various risks, with single points of failure potentially interrupting content delivery, while the high operational costs of running large data centers are passed on to customers. Additionally, centralized systems often struggle to quickly adapt to changes in traffic, leading to performance bottlenecks during peak usage.
Pipe Network precisely addresses this issue.
Additionally, according to community members, Pipe Network has now launched mining.
What are the advantages of Pipe?
Ultra-local PoP nodes achieve ultra-low latency. One of the core advantages of Pipe Network is its ability to deploy ultra-local points of presence (PoP). These nodes are strategically placed close to end users to reduce latency and ensure fast and efficient content delivery.
Permissionless node participation. Unlike centralized CDNs owned and operated by a single entity, Pipe Network allows anyone to contribute by running nodes. This permissionless participation model democratizes content delivery, enabling a broader range of participants to join the network.
Real-time cache control and invalidation. Users can control cache behavior in real-time, immediately invalidating outdated content. Whether users need to quickly push updates or ensure that users always receive the latest content, Pipe Network puts control in the hands of the users.
DDoS protection and security. Pipe provides built-in DDoS protection to safeguard endpoints from malicious attacks. With a decentralized infrastructure, the network is resilient to single points of failure, significantly reducing the risk of network-wide outages.
Pipe investment team
According to reports, Permissionless Labs, the company behind the content delivery network Pipe Network, has completed a $10 million funding round led by Multicoin.
Pipe project team
David Rhodus is the founder and CEO of Pipe Network and Sumi. He previously served as a technical manager at AWS, worked as an Ethereum developer at ConsenSys, engaged in blockchain research at Openmined Blockchain development LLC, and founded Para Development LLC.
PIPE currently has a circulating market cap of $126 million.
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Finally
Pipe Network is an ambitious project that caters to the growing demand for decentralized infrastructure. With innovative technological solutions and a decentralized operational model, it stands out in the blockchain space. The project's roadmap plans to launch a testnet before 2025, ultimately leading to a fully functional mainnet.
