There has been an unresolved issue in the internet era—photos, videos, and documents you upload to the cloud are actually stored on the platform's servers. Once the platform shuts down or the link becomes invalid, years of accumulated data can disappear instantly.

This is the real risk. You might think you own the digital content, but in reality, you only have a temporary right to use it; the ownership always remains with the platform.

A fascinating solution has emerged in the Web3 space—distributed storage protocols. Its core logic is simple: using blockchain technology to issue a genuine "ownership certificate" for each data file. Whether it's images, videos, or AI models, once stored, they belong to you forever. Anyone wanting access must obtain your authorization, and a paid access mechanism can even be set up.

Practical applications are already appearing. Some content creation teams are using this technology to manage high-value assets—such as film studios storing unreleased footage, only allowing NFT holders to view it. This model not only protects creators' rights but also provides fans with a sense of exclusive participation.

From this perspective, the value of Web3 storage is not in hype but in truly restoring data ownership. This could be an important direction for asset protection in the digital age.