BOB has been integrated with Swarm, a peer-to-peer network of Bee nodes that work together to provide decentralized storage and communication infrastructure—keeping data private, resilient and available 24/7.
This integration centres on Swarm’s App (beta), which enables cross-chain swaps to directly purchase postage stamps—allowing BOB users without their own nodes to pay for Swarm’s decentralized storage.
Read on to learn what this integration entails.
What Builders on BOB Can Do
This integration with Swarm allows builders on BOB to manage data in a way that aligns with Bitcoin’s self‑custody model:
- Store application data on‑chain references: Centralized hosting services are no longer required, as NFT media, smart‑contract files and other assets remain decentralized.
- Preserve privacy and security: Swarm’s design keeps user information private. This suits Bitcoin‑first communities that value minimal trust.
- Access data at any time: Redundant storage ensures materials are available when applications call for them, meaning service interruptions are reduced.
- Build without extra infrastructure: Developers upload via the Swarm App and reference the resulting hash in contracts. This means there is no additional system to maintain.
Using Swarm
The beta release is open for testing:
- Visit app.ethswarm.org.
- Connect an EVM‑compatible wallet and choose a supported token on BOB for payment.
- Upload a file, and the app will automatically handle swaps to xBZZ and attach postage stamps.
Learn More
Swarm Resources: Whitepaper I The Book of Swarm I Website I Tokenomics
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