Self-Replication

Self-Replication is where publishers (or content creators) take an active role in hosting their own data. In WebHash, this is achieved by having the publisher run node software locally, which:

1. Maintains a complete copy (“replica”) of their website.

2. Serves that content to other nodes or end-users requesting it.

3. Proves to the network that it stores this data, thus potentially earning hosting rewards.

This mechanism ensures that even if third-party nodes disappear or temporarily go offline, the publisher’s own local node can continue providing the data to the network thus ensuring permanence.

Key Features:

1. Guaranteed Access:

   • The publisher always retains a complete local copy of their site. No reliance on a third party for primary hosting.

2. Redundancy & Resilience:

   • The network has one more node reliably hosting the content, increasing replication.

3. Potential Rewards:

   • The protocol includes a reward mechanism from the Storage Pool, the publisher’s node can earn rewards for storing and serving the website hosted in the node.

4. Enhanced Control:

   • Publishers know exactly where their data is stored and can independently confirm its availability.