Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology for Digital Storage and Preservation Systems: A Prototype Runway for 221A

Vancouver non-profit 221A is interested in using decentralized ledger technology (DLT) to offer secure, reliable, context preserving, cost-efficient, and carbon-neutral permanent storage services for digital cultural work. This research project will identify a storage solution for 221A that will preserve digital assets in the long term. Final outputs include a whitepaper and presentation deck featuring an analysis of existing blockchains and DLT-based storage services, analysis of stakeholder survey data, systems architecture map, basic wireframe, and production roadmap, all to support the development of a functional prototype. Optimally, the proposed solution will scale to serve local and national arts and cultural heritage organizations.

Faculty Supervisor:

Victoria Lemieux

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Partner:

221A

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; New and Digital Media; Social Innovation

University:

The University of British Columbia

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