2.2 Consensus Layer

The Cypherverse relies on a decentralized storage system for distributing the content necessary for rendering its virtual landscape. For each space requiring rendering, a reference to a file containing the space's content description is retrieved from the smart contract. Currently, the system leverages robust networks like BitTorrent and the Kademlia DHT for storage, storing a magnet link for each space. However, the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS¹¹) represents an enticing alternative, particularly as its technology matures.

This decentralized content distribution system liberates the Cypherverse from dependence on centralized server infrastructure. It ensures the world's existence as long as users actively participate in distributing content, effectively shifting the system's operational costs to those who reap its benefits. Moreover, it fortifies the Cypherverse against censorship, negating the authority of any central entity to modify rules or curtail user participation.

It is worth noting that hosting these files and providing the necessary bandwidth entail significant costs. Presently, users of the Cypherverse's peer-to-peer network altruistically seed content without compensation. However, as Filecoin technology matures¹², it could potentially cover these infrastructure costs. In the interim, automated micropayments may serve as a means to reward users for their quality of service. The proceeds from Cypherverse's continuous sale of Cyphercoin (CYPH) can also contribute to covering these expenses over the long term (see Section 3.2).