Why do people need decentralized storage? Just for Storj coins?
IMO, centralized storage is enough for me.
So you trust Dropbox/Condoleezza-Rice to back up your altcoin wallets?
Decentralizing and encrypting as much as possible is the only way that we can send a clear message to the fascist US/EU institutions that they have stepped over a clear red line, and that we will not just let them rape our privacy without a fight like they have been used to in the past. It is their own fault, they asked for it.
What is going on is so sickening beyond believed that I can't even find the words to describe my disgust.
Not only are privacy concerns a reason for decentralizing cloud storage but efficiency is a major concern too. When you purchase cloud storage from Amazon, Apple, or Dropbox, you're paying extra for overhead costs like data center maintenance and cooling costs. A decentralized network will also be much faster/more efficient because you'll be able to download the files from multiple nodes at once; the nodes will also likely be closer to you on average instead of originating from a central point.