Why you should use decentralized cloud computing service providers

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What are decentralized cloud computing services?

Decentralization, as we know it is the absence of a central body controlling a process.

That is a simple definition for a simple idea with complex details.

In a centralized system, there is usually one body or entity that is in charge of making other bodies/entities work as long as they are involved in the process.

This ultimately means that a centralized system will definitely fail or run into issues in the very least if the body in charge of taking control in the system cannot perform its function for any reason whatsoever.

Now, everything we have said about centralized systems , let us imagine the exact opposite as the description of decentralized systems.

Unlike anything centralized, decentralized system do not need a controlling entity to make things work.

Decentralization works in such a way that components that makes up an entire system is broken up into the necessary parts and functions performed by these different parts are delegated to different bodies that will control these functions and even sometimes automated and then use them to meet the required ends.

When it comes to cloud computing services, a lot of the existing solutions currently are centralized(majority of them).

Most cloud service providers run a single server for their service thereby making that service a potential data tampering candidate.

However, new cloud service providers have been emerging in the market lately with the aim to basically provide and sell cloud computing services using decentralization and blockchain tech as their uniquely distinct business models.

Basically, we can say that the decentralized cloud computing can be described as a computational process that does not require all involved components being under one controlling entity, rather, the said components are divided between several controllers in such a way that it will be very hard for anyone with or without bad intentions to manipulate the process for their own gain.

Advantages of decentralized cloud computing

Now, let's talk about why you should choose decentralized cloud service providers over a centralized one.

Immutable distribution of data

Companies that use blockchain based cloud service providers will find it hard to experience downtimes due to the very low probability of server failure.

We all know data stored on any capable blockchain must be tamperproof for as long as the blockchain runs unless that specific data is edited or replaced by the original author.

Companies that use decentralized could platforms will tend to have more data security, privacy and less censorship.

New market opportunities

The advent of decentralized cloud computing can help open up new and numerous opportunities to people in the market in terms of jobs, investment and derived value.

With decentralized cloud services, new job opportunities will show up for people who would like to be node operators, community managers, marketers and so on.

Each service would most probably have new openings based on their structures, strategies and goals.

Cloud services also open up fresh opportunities for investors who'd love to put money in emerging tech due to the high demand for cloud computing services with little to almost no potential for downtime.

Prevention of buying unnecessary server infrastructure

Before cloud computing, companies used to need to provide their server infrastructure personally.

But the introduction of hosting meant that companies could now easily pay for server space without buying any hardware directly.

But this also comes with another issue. What if someone pays for a server space and ends up under using the allocated space.

It would only mean a waste of money and nothing else.

Cloud computing generally however, is based on a pay as you use model, meaning cloud computing companies only charge their customers for server space used.

That model, also is flawed in a way due to the centralized nature. The company charges their customers, set prices and basically control the market in a one sided affair.

A system like that can easily be manipulated to reflect whatever the service provider or anyone else in control feels should be the right price based on their personal conditions.

Decentralized cloud service providers also use a pay as you use method, however the difference here is that the nature of blockchains allows the price of the service to be set collectively by community members, users and activity on the chain.

So decentralized cloud service providers have the chance to set prices based on real market sentiment and not just a price determined by one person.

Conclusion

Do you know any top performing decentralized cloud computing platforms? Kindly share in the comment section.

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