Blockchain-Based Decentralized Cloud Platform

Abstract

Cloud computing has become an essential element of contemporary digital infrastructure, facilitating scalable storage and computational services. However, conventional cloud systems are inherently centralized, which has raised concerns about data control, single points of failure, high costs and the concentration of power among a few large providers. In response to these concerns, this thesis proposes a blockchain-based decentralized cloud infrastructure that creates a peer-to-peer marketplace where individuals can monetize their unused computing and storage resources. The system enables resource providers to join a global network and o er various cloud services through a simple setup process, while users can access these services similar to traditional cloud platforms. The architecture integrates blockchain technology with distributed computing princi- ples to create a trustless environment where service delivery is veri ed and payments are automated. The blockchain serves as both a veri cation layer for ensuring services are properly delivered and as a transparent record of all transactions within the network. The system is exempli ed through a functional MVP that demonstrates its primary functionalities. Although performance and scalability remain areas for future enhance- ments, this work underscores the viability of decentralized cloud solutions suitable for privacy-sensitive, cost e ective and censorship-resistant applications in both personal and organizational settings.