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This is the first time we have seen and heard from the whole crew since they left Earth's orbit. Sky's science correspondent, @SkyNewsThomas, talks through day 2 of the Artemis mission. Live updates: trib.al/Zd8hN9I

Imagine creating something valuable on your computer a research file, a dataset, a design, a piece of software, or even exclusive digital content. Now imagine uploading that file to the internet. The moment you upload it to a typical platform like Google Drive or Dropbox, the file is no longer fully under your control. It sits on a company’s server, and that company ultimately manages the storage, the access, and sometimes even the visibility of that file. Most people accept this because it’s convenient. But it also means you are trusting a centralized system with your data. This is the kind of problem @VertexPrivacy is trying to rethink. Vertex Privacy is a platform built around the idea that digital files should be shared and exchanged without giving up privacy or control. Instead of uploading a normal file, the process starts with encryption. Encryption simply means the file is locked with a digital key. Without the key, the file cannot be opened or understood by anyone. Even if someone gets access to the file itself, they would only see unreadable data. Once the file is encrypted, it is uploaded to a decentralized storage network. This means the file is not stored on a single company’s server. Instead, it is distributed across a network of computers. Because the storage is decentralized, no single organization controls the file. If someone wants access to that file, the process happens through blockchain technology. The buyer pays using cryptocurrency, and that payment is recorded on the blockchain. Once the transaction is confirmed, the system grants access to the encrypted file. Since the file was encrypted from the start, only the person with the proper access can unlock and view it. Not the platform. Not a middleman. Only the authorized user. This creates what is often called a trustless system. In this type of system, people don’t need to rely on a central authority to enforce rules or manage access. The technology itself handles verification and security. A system like this can be useful in many different situations. ➫ Researchers could securely sell valuable datasets. ➫ Developers could distribute software or code. ➫ Designers could sell digital assets. ➫ Artists could share exclusive content with their audience. ➫ Businesses could exchange confidential documents more securely. Within this ecosystem, transactions are powered by a token called VERTEX, which is used for payments and activity on the platform. As the internet continues to evolve, conversations about data ownership, privacy, and decentralization are becoming more important. Projects like @VertexPrivacy are exploring new ways to give users more control over how their digital information is stored, shared, and monetized.

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