Blox as a Service
What we are missing in the web2 (and web3) space is a freemium option for consumers to compute on and store larger sets of data.
Web2 companies offer you free limited-storage when you make an account with them. Bloxes support that decentralized storage network. The aim was to be as open and for-the-people as possible.
Blox Hardware
ARM-based single board computers (SBCs) have grown in popularity and performance. They consume a fraction of the energy that typical home NAS servers do and perform just as good. Two models are in users' hands, the FxBlox and FxBlox Plus.
| FxBlox | FxBlox Plus |
|---|---|
| Unavailable | $400 |
| Raspberry Pi CM4 | Rockchip RK3588 |
| 8GB RAM | 8/32GB RAM |
| 16GB EMMC | 16GB EMMC |
| 3 Modular I/O Ports | 3 Modular I/O Ports |
| NVMe support | NVMe support |
| Dual 4K | Dual 4K |
| Wifi 6 | Wifi 6 |
As the name implies, the Plus model is a more powerful unit, which is a direct result of the upgraded CPU, the Rockchip RK3588!
As for storage, the FxBlox is compatible with most storage types via usb-c cable or adapter. It also has a single slot for an internal M.2 NVMe drive.
Decentralized Storage
Our very first mission has been to offer decentralized cloud storage for the masses. The goal was to store photos and video in a friendlier way, outside centralized cloud storage solutions. We have already been making large strides towards realizing this goal.
Official testnet launch of the Fula network is set for first week of April 2024. And mainnet is scheduled for end of year 2024.
The FxBlox will create the backbone for the Fula network where both decentralized storage and computation will be accessible to anyone who wants to join.