Our plans for further development focus on expanding the reach and usability of NFT.Storage, while also building new tools that enhance transparency and trust in the NFT ecosystem. A key priority is to integrate additional blockchain networks into our long-term storage product. This will allow NFT creators and platforms across diverse ecosystems to benefit from secure, decentralized storage without relying on centralized solutions, further cementing NFT.Storage as the de-factor long term storage provider for NFTs.

A major focus of our roadmap is the development of the NFT Token Checker, a tool designed to bring unprecedented transparency to NFT storage. The Token Checker will enable users to verify whether an NFT’s data is securely stored in decentralized, long-term storage. Once integrated, platforms like marketplaces, wallets, and block explorers will be able to display a visual indicator confirming that the NFT is backed by decentralized storage, significantly boosting user trust and confidence. This feature will set a new industry standard for transparency, allowing buyers and collectors to verify the authenticity and security of their assets in real-time. The Token Checker is central to our commitment to enhancing the reliability and verifiability of NFT data storage, making it an essential part of our long-term vision.

Beyond the Token Checker, we are dedicated to improving usability by enhancing our user interface and developer tools. This includes refining both the UI and APIs to make the storage process even more intuitive. Our goal is to simplify the integration of our storage solutions, making them accessible to a broader range of users, and reducing technical barriers for creators and developers of all skill levels.

The grant funds will be crucial in achieving these objectives. They will support the research, development, and testing necessary to integrate new blockchain networks, build the Token Checker, and further enhance the overall user experience. This will help NFT.Storage become best practice for long-term NFT preservation, while also setting new expectations for transparency and trust through the Token Checker.