PQC output type discussion

The concept of using forward error correction (FEC) techniques for blockchain storage management presents a significant innovation in handling the scalability issues associated with non-pruned nodes in blockchain networks. By implementing a strategy where each node holds only a fraction of the total block data, specifically 20%, it allows for a highly efficient and resilient system. This method ensures that any combination of five nodes can collaborate to reconstruct complete block information, effectively reducing the storage burden on individual nodes and enhancing the overall robustness of the blockchain infrastructure.

A more detailed approach to decentralizing blockchain storage without requiring a central directory involves dividing nodes into several groups, as discussed in a specific thread. The method, known as the 246/10 model, segments nodes into 246 distinct groups, with each group responsible for storing just 10% of the total blockchain data. To reconstruct the full data set, a user must connect with at least ten peers from different groups. This strategy not only diversifies the storage load across a wider network but also secures it by necessitating multiple independent sources for full data reconstruction, rather than relying on any random combination of ten peers.