Decentralized CDN (dCDN)
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) play a vital role in modern internet infrastructure, ensuring fast and reliable access to websites, applications, and media.
However, traditional CDNs are centralized, costly to scale, and often restricted by geopolitical boundaries or regional availability. In emerging markets or restrictive regions, content delivery can be throttled, delayed, or outright censored—undermining access, speed, and freedom.
Hednet’s Decentralized CDN (dCDN) solves this by using a global network of peer-to-peer nodes that cache and deliver content from the nearest available source.
Whether it's streaming video, serving decentralized web applications, or hosting static assets, Hednet’s dCDN ensures faster load times, lower infrastructure costs, and enhanced resistance to censorship.
Key advantages include:
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Low-latency access: Content is served from edge nodes closest to the user
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Cost-efficient distribution: No need for expensive centralized contracts
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Censorship resistance: No single point of failure or control
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Global scalability: Ideal for global Web3 and media platforms
Use Case Examples:
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Delivering video or audio streams to users across continents
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Hosting and serving static content for decentralized applications (dApps)
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Distributing NFT metadata and files securely through IPFS integration
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Enabling real-time media sharing in countries with restricted infrastructure