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Files.fm token is a digital utility token that gives you rights to use Files.fm infrastructure - private cloud storage, for as long as you hold them in your wallet.
Files.fm content marketplace examples curated by users
IMAGES
stock images
icons
maps
infographics
VIDEO
stock videos
movies
blogs
documentaries
AUDIO
songs
dj sets
samples
audiobooks
DOCS
templates
data sets
study notes
presentations
BOOKS
classic
educational
self published
children`s
SOFT
freeware
opensource
games
fonts
The Problem

No legal file library with specialized file search that offers both paid and free content

No unified platform for content creators or aggregators to create personal public file catalogs

No single file marketplace with effective payments, ensuring transparent remuneration system for authors and correct metadata

As a result...
there is no universal, large and free storage platform
to organize, store, and preserve useful data with specialized file search and viable monetization options
Solution
Files.fm Library unites technology and people to form a semi decentralized data exchange platform on top of the existing https://files.fm
  1. 1. https://files.fm and integration of two decentralized frameworks:
    • - P2P file sharing network in a browser
    • - P2P payments system on blockchain
  2. 2. aggregation of useful content gathered by community
  3. 3. Clear and convenient legal control of content
Main content types on the platform
Images
Video
Movies
Audio
Books
Software
Docs
Use cases:
  • - free stock photos, paid stock photos
  • - free/paid stock videos
  • - public domain books, educational materials – videos, presentations, docs
  • - documentaries, creative commons, creator’s video channels
  • - datasets, maps, music sheets, lyrics
  • - freeware and opensource software, etc.
  • - paid content
Library concept video
Usability Community Content
Global search
engine and catalog
Token motivation
for useful work
Free to store
and use
Works in
web browser
Transparent blockchain
transactions database
Free and fast
P2P shared traffic
Files are hashed and
connected by metadata
TIT-4-TAT principle
P2P sharing layer
Content monetization
and sales options
FFL is a hybrid fog computing platform accessible via web browser, aimed at creating a hybrid P2P storage and sharing network. The FFL network is a semi-decentralized network made up of classic cloud storage servers and P2P end-user nodes.
P2P application and decentralization
Why, where and how P2P is used?

The main problem with classic client-server architecture: as the number of users increases, speed drops but the service costs increase.

P2P technology is needed to ensure system growth, speed and cost-effectiveness - to implement massive file sharing for a large and fast-growing number of users while achieving these targets:

- fast download speed
- unlimited traffic
- able support thousands of simultaneous users and traffic spikes
- reduce service maintenance fees
- independent file exchange

P2P video streaming example in action:
Downloading from 0 peers.
Whether it’s video, music or audiobooks, you can play it right away. You don’t have to wait for it to finish downloading.
Service usability and transparent P2P
Our core focus will be on convenience and the usability of the system.

We will integrate P2P tech usage very transparently for end users – no need to learn how blockchain works or install and configure any software.

Users will be able to participate in the network by just opening Files.fm website and we will integrate options to buy/sell tokens and create wallets if needed. Lots of automation and smart contract integrations.

Why use blockchain and tokens?
The level of transparency and independence that blockchain provides.

All transactions, sales and licenses are registered on a public ledger and turn immutable.

We would like to create and use independently exchangeable digital currency instead of credits.

FFM tokens will allow users, doers, customers and creators to become a part of the platform’s economy and value.

Token transactions will cost less than credit card payments, which in turn allows users to implement and execute micropayments.

Payment systems: current vs blockhain
Credit Card Transaction fee 3% + 0.30$
Direct P2P Payments on FFM Blockchain
We are building Files.fm Library to help people upload, find and access useful content stored on user community supported storage platform.
Join the Community
Take advantage and purchase Files.fm Tokens - support platform development and get permanent server disk space!
Library’s target audience
Partners
Token economics
User participation in maintaining the library will be rewarded with FFM utility tokens that can later be exchanged for additional benefits.
Tokens can be exchanged for services
or transfered to a friend via ethereum
Gamification
In addition to FFM Tokens, community is encouraged by using gamification and giving special titles to the users who have achieved a high ranking in any of these categories
The Archivist
Top content uploaders
The Librarian
Top storage providers
The Tagger
Top metatag editors
The Giver
Top traffic providers
The Security
Top security officers
The Celebrity
Top content holders
FAQ
General
FFL platform
Tokens
Crowdsale
Legal
Team
What is the Files.fm Library?
The Files.fm Library is a free to use hybrid-decentralized data library, built and maintained through the collective efforts of the community. FFL aims to provide space and marketplace for anyone to upload their files for future preservation, and by adding correct metatags any file in the database can be easily found and accessed.
What is a crowdsale campaign?
ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering, which is an alternative fundraising method aimed at blockchain startups where crypto tokens are sold in exchange for legal tender or other cryptocurrencies.
How will you use these funds?
Funds will be used to develop, maintain and extend the Library, as well as on marketing activities and to cover the legal costs.
What is the current technical state?
Files.fm is a running platform with all the necessary base building blocks (functionality like P2P network sharing, payments) to be advanced to the Library. After raising the funds, we will start to rework the platform.
Why would I use the Files.fm Library?
To access useful content gathered by the community. To sell the content on your terms and pricing using integrated blockchain payments. To earn tokens via useful work like sharing resources or sorting content. To store your private files based on a fair consumption model instead of a fixed monthly subscription fee.
What is the minimum funding you need?
Crowdsale’s desired amount to raise is $1M. If we will raise more, it will help us grow and market faster. If we raise less, less money will be used for marketing and operational budget.
Why do you need blockchain?
To enable transparent, fast and cost effective payments system and micropayments. To support the direct payments via participants and crypto exchange. To store the meta information, like authorship of the files, file usage and payment ledger - Bob bought a file from Alice.
Can you explain the platform a bit more?
FFL is a hybrid fog computing platform that uses web browsers as edge nodes. The FFL network is a semi-decentralized network, made up of classic cloud storage servers, P2P super-nodes and end-user nodes, that users join via web browser, desktop client or mobile app to store files and share them with other community members on the platform. If you wish to know more details about how it works, you can read our technical whitepaper.
Can I just upload my whole hard drive?
You can try if you want to, however, you will only receive the tokens if the community has marked the content as useful.
Will you have any guidelines for tagging or quality control?
Of course. We will allow the community users to tag uploaded content as useful or not, safe/unsafe, add meta tags. Detailed guidelines will be released along with the beta release of Library. And we will rely on the community’s opinion as well.
Will I have to pay for the files?
The creators of the content will be allowed to set a price or choose to earn via ads. Only files that have been copyrighted and with price will have to be bought. The price of these files will be determined by the copyright holder. Public files will be available for everyone and users who upload them will receive FFM tokens, that can be later exchanged for copyrighted files. So if you help FFL grow, you will be able to access paid files using the tokens you earned.
Why hybrid-decentralized? Wouldn’t it be easier to just use either centralized or P2P networks?
The biggest problem with using centralized servers is the heavy load and potential crashes or downtime, while files on P2P networks often don’t have any seeders. We use hybrid-decentralized technology to ensure fast download and upload speeds and file remaining accessible even if the server goes down or there are no peers. To make file accessibility more convenient, FFL users will be able to watch videos straight from the website without downloading them, using hybrid-decentralized streaming technology. P2P blockchain tokens are needed to enable direct payments between users and ease heavy-weight banking mechanisms and fees.
How can you be sure that those who check the file quality will do a good job?
In order to determine the validity of the content usefulness, consensus must be reached between most of the evaluators. When it has been reached, both the evaluators in agreement and the file uploader (if the uploads are useful) will receive their tokens.
Will you have a desktop client? What about a mobile app?
We will have a website, a desktop client and a mobile app. Public files will be available for everyone, without the need to register or download anything. All files will be accessible from any of these platforms.
What kind of files can be uploaded?
You can upload almost any file type, however, the most common file types can be streamed (opened) straight from the browser, without the need to download.
What does your token do?
The FFM token can be gained by uploading files, adding metadata, sharing free drive space or doing other things that are beneficial to the Files.fm Library. Users can spend their tokens by subscribing to pro features, buying private storage space or exchanging them for paid content, such as movies, videos, music or books.
Why are there are lot of your tokens locked?
They are reserved for user/community rewards, future growth support and potential investment rounds, based on the platform growth mainly in terms of users, storage and content.
What technology will it be built on?
FFM tokens are based on Ethereum blockchain and built according to ERC20 standard. We will implement private chain to enable speed and avoid transaction costs.
Will you have a bounty program?
Yes up to 50M of our tokens will be used for bounty campaigns, airdrops and marketing.
When is the token sale?
The precise date and time of stages will be announced - follow our news on social media.
What currencies are accepted?
For the fund raising crowdsale, we accept USD, EUR currencies, BTC, ETH cryptocurrencies as well as bank wire transfer if needed.
What is the minimum purchase during the crowdsale?
During the inital token crowdsale, the minimum purchase amount is 10`000 FFM tokens that is equivalent to 100 USDC$, which will give you rights to use 1000 GB of Files.fm private cloud storage space for the lifetime. This is a unique offering only for the crowdsale.
What is the total token supply?
The total token supply will be 10 billion, out of which 2 billion will be available for the initial crowdsale. We will add more tokens to the system, as we will add more storage petabytes and users will upload more content along the way.
Who can participate in the crowdsale / crowdfunding?
Currently, there are no restrictions but KYC form. You need to have a valid user account and ID, fill KYC. You are getting to have utility token, which you can use for the cloud storage or Pro features.
What is the FFM token price?
In the beginning FFM token price will be 0.01 USD.
Will there be a fixed amount of tokens?
Yes, the initial token supply will be fixed. But there will be tokens minted for the useful work.
Where is your company registered?
We are registered in United Kingdom and Latvia.
How will you solve the piracy issue?
We will rely on user involvement to flag any files that might be posted without proper permissions and let author/authors apply for authorship and choose the type of income.
Are you a for-profit or non-profit?
Our company is for-profit. And the Library will contain both - free and paid content. The income will be distributed to the authors, community and Files.fm according to the resources used.
Will the FFM token be a security?
No, Files.fm token is a utility token backed by Files.fm storage (1 token = 100MB) and it will be used as an in-service currency. The possession of the Token will allow you to access the special functionality, like pay-for-consumption storage model.
Who are you and why should I trust you?
Files.fm Library is developed by the team behind the Files.fm file sharing platform. Files.fm as a company was founded at 2007 and since then it has attracted more than 750,000 registered users and more than 1,7 million unique visitors every month.
Can you manage the sudden influx of users?
We have a long-standing experience of managing large data-flows and server loads.And that is why we are implementing hybrid-decentralized P2P web system to alleviate the load distribution.
Do you have previous experience with all components needed for this project?
Files.fm has already developed and tested all of the necessary components – large-scale file storage and sharing, torrent semi-decentralized support, web torrents, file shop and P2P video streaming. Just browse through https://files.fm website and try it out.
Do you have any existing partnerships?
Files.fm has several long-standing partnerships that will participate in the FFL and we are looking for more opportunities to expand and collaborate with others. For partnership requests send us an e-mail to [email protected]
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