[Official] Filecoin News 109: PDP Hot Storage Launch! USDFC Listing! Filecoin Heads to Toronto for Consensus

✨ Highlight ✨

🔥 PDP Launches on Mainnet: Verifiable Hot Storage on Filecoin

With the launch of Proof of Data Ownership (PDP) on Mainnet, Filecoin enters a new era of decentralized storage—unlocking fast, verifiable access to hot data. Unlike traditional cold storage proofs, PDP enables storage providers to cryptographically prove they hold immediately available files without needing to retrieve or unseal them. This upgrade bridges the performance gap between centralized cloud and decentralized storage, supporting use cases like AI training, static web content delivery, and developer environments. With PDP, builders can achieve the speed they need, customers can rest assured their data is ready on demand, and SPs can capitalize on new revenue opportunities. The SPX onboarding program will launch this May to help expand PDP adoption across the network.

💵 USDFC Listing: High-Yield Stablecoin Minting Now Open to All

After months of testing, USDFC is the first stablecoin backed by native FIL collateral, officially launching to the public today at FIL Dev Summit 6. USDFC is built with a 110% collateralization rate and is protected by 24/7 arbitrage bots, offering a rock-solid peg and true utility: swapping via SushiSwap, paying storage fees using Lighthouse, and minting or redeeming FIL without slippage. With an 8-10% annual interest rate, cross-chain compatibility via Axelar, and lending support through iFIL and pFIL, USDFC brings seamless on-chain dollar liquidity to the Filecoin ecosystem for the first time.

🌎 Community Updates 🌎

🔗 Lighthouse Uses Filecoin Storage + Stablecoins on Base

Lighthouse has officially launched on Base, enabling seamless access to Filecoin storage using stablecoins like USDC and USDT. With support from Axelar, this integration brings cross-chain compatibility to the forefront—allowing developers to leverage encryption and decentralized storage on Filecoin from the Base ecosystem. This is a significant step forward for Web3 data infrastructure towards a more composable, multi-chain future.

🧠 Storacha MCP: Decentralized Memory for AI Agents

With more data generated by AI agents than ever before, Storacha's new MCP storage server provides the missing link: a standardized, decentralized storage interface built specifically for AI. Using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), agents can now upload, retrieve, and verify files using IPFS and Filecoin—without custom APIs or centralized dependencies. With support for CID, UCAN, and trustless auditing, Storacha provides persistent autonomous memory for models like Claude and ElizaOS. It is storage built for autonomy, interoperability, and speed. Developers can get started with SDKs, sample configurations, and free storage—just plug and play.

🏆 AI + Filecoin: Meet the Encode Hackathon Winners

After four weeks of development, the Filecoin AI Blueprint Hackathon hosted by Encode Club brought together over 550 developers to explore the intersection of Filecoin and AI. With 86 submissions and a $77K prize pool, builders pushed the boundaries of decentralized intelligence—creating tools for agent-to-agent communication, decentralized model hosting, and verifiable AI pipelines. Winning projects included innovations showcasing how the Filecoin storage stack powers next-generation AI.

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🔍 Explore Retrievability on Filecoin

As web3 matures, fast and reliable data access becomes as important as storage. This new guide from FilOz dives deep into the state of retrievability on Filecoin—unpacking the protocols, challenges, and payment models that affect how users retrieve stored data. From simple retrieval to advanced CDN-like integrations (such as retriev.org), this guide outlines strategies customers can use based on their speed, reliability, and cost needs. It also highlights modular payment structures, evolving SP/customer selection mechanisms, and key performance indicators. As the network evolves, a flexible, trust-minimized approach to retrievability will be essential for ensuring a seamless experience for users and developers.

🎉 Events 🎉

🇨🇦 Filecoin Heads to Toronto for Consensus

The Filecoin community is gearing up for the 2025 Consensus in Toronto! Whether you’re a builder, researcher, or curious newcomer, this is a great opportunity to connect with the ecosystem, explore the latest innovations, and participate in shaping the decentralized network. Information about community events, ecosystem showcases, and more opportunities to engage with Filecoin on the ground!

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