Why is Hivenet greener than any other cloud?

Imagine a cloud that doesn't cloud the planet... Is that even possible?

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Key fact

30%

of the entire IT industry energy consumption goes to data centers.

These centers support the world’s digital infrastructure but contribute to high emissions through energy-intensive servers, water usage, and equipment manufacturing. Today the IT industry energy consumption exceeds 4% of global energy needs*.

*https://www.sciencedaily.com

Hivenet produces 77% less emissions compared to centralized cloud.

How is that possible?

Instead of building new data centers, we use what's already there - the unused storage on our personal devices.

Reduced Waste

80%

by using existing resources instead of building new equipment

vs. centralized data center storage

Smarter Energy Use

30%

less energy used in day-to-day operations by not having data centers

vs. centralized data center storage

Efficient Reliability

66%

due to smarter data duplication strategies and without compromising data security

vs. centralized data center storage

Hive distributed cloud [kgCO2e/TB/Y]

Centralized cloud providers [kgCO2e/TB/Y]

Total*

63.42 kgCO2e/TB/y

283.37 kgCO2e/TB/y

9.93

18.91

1 (ratio)

1.32 (ratio)

2 (ratio)

3 (ratio)

0.40

19.86

74.88

8.81

0

34.75

208.49

43.56

208.49

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*The figures above show what we aim for Hivenet to achieve by 2025 with a steady increase in new Hivers. Right now, we've cut carbon emissions by 66%, which is close to our goal. More Hivers will help us get to 77% even faster.

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Let's reduce our collective impact. Hivenet is a community-driven initiative where every member plays their part in fostering a healthier planet.

Our strategy is simple yet revolutionary:

we decentralize data storage, distributing it into the unused hard drive space of numerous devices of community members from all around the world instead of centralizing it in energy-guzzling and always-on data centers.

Here is how we reduce our carbon footprint

Data replication

Unlike centralized storage networks that keep multiple copies of your data 'just in case,' Hivenet takes a smarter approach. We break down your files into smaller, secure parts and distribute them across various personal computers in our network. This not only saves space but also reduces energy usage.

While some networks require more than double the storage space for your data, we're more efficient, aiming for a 200% replication factor.

That means we're always monitoring and maintaining your data's integrity, but we only duplicate it when absolutely necessary—and we do it in the greenest way possible.

33%

less kgCO2e

Carbon savings vs. centralized cloud

Cooling strategy

This might not come as a shocker, but when computers are off, they cool down naturally. In data centers, drives are running non-stop.

Our network uses various devices that aren't always on. If one shuts off, we shift its data to a running one. This means we don't rely on energy-consuming cooling systems which consume about 40% of a data center's electricity.

100%

less kgCO2e

Carbon savings vs. centralized cloud

Hardware reuse

Centralized data storage providers rely heavily on constant hardware updates, consuming large quantities of materials, including around 1.5kg of copper per computer, often sourced from regions with prevalent labor and human rights abuses.

We do things differently.

We reuse existing hardware, reducing the demand for new materials and promoting ethical labor practices. Plus, Hivenet doesn't have data centers, a major source of global emissions, making data storage more sustainable and less harmful to the environment.

90%

less kgCO2e

Carbon savings vs. centralized cloud

Grid emissions

Electricity isn't created equal when it comes to its impact on the planet. The amount of pollution created per unit of electricity can vary dramatically depending on where it comes from.

For example, electricity generated in South Africa, which primarily uses coal, is vastly more polluting than in Norway, where the power largely comes from renewable sources.

At Hivenet, we make conscious choices about the nodes we prioritize. We follow similar strategies to the centralized cloud and we focus on areas where the power is cleaner.

This means that when you store your data with Hivenet, you're contributing to a network that is as green as we can make it under current conditions.

0%

less kgCO2e

Carbon savings vs. centralized cloud

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Why is Hivenet greener than any other cloud?

Your cloud storage has a hidden cost. ↓

Ever thought about the environmental impact of a single click? Or a scroll? What about uploading a file on your cloud storage?

Every photo stored, every video streamed, and every file shared contributes to your environmental footprint: it consumes energy and leaves its mark on our planet.

At Hivenet, we're not just thinking about the cost; we're acting on it. We're creating a cloud that is sustainable and cares for our future.

Hivenet produces 77% less emissions compared to centralized cloud.

Let's reduce our collective impact. Hivenet is a community-driven initiative where every member plays their part in fostering a healthier planet.

Here is how we reduce our carbon footprint

Data replication

Cooling strategy

Hardware reuse

Grid emissions

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