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peaq, the prominent layer-1 blockchain protocol in the DePIN and Machine RWAs (real-world assets) space recently announced the inclusion of DATS Project into its ecosystem. By onboarding DATS Project, peaq will play host to a one-of-its-kind decentralized cybersecurity implementation in the industry.
The cybersecurity DePIN by DATS Project currently has the pooled computational power and bandwidth of over 1000 computers. The resulting decentralized cybersecurity engine is set to play a vital role in helping web2 and web3 project test their systems for vulnerabilities.
The collective computing power of the DATS Project is contributed by network participants. In turn, they will receive rewards in the form of soon-to-be-launched DATS Project tokens created on the peaq network.
Democratizing Cybersecurity
DATS Project is set to make a dent in the cybersecurity industry, slated to hit the $424 billion mark by 2030 as connected devices continue to play a crucial role in everyone’s personal and professional lives. Currently, the cybersecurity industry is highly centralized, works with limited computational power and a high degree of opacity. Meanwhile, hackers seem to possess far more resources at their disposal which puts the digital infrastructure of most businesses and individuals at risk.
Decentralizing cybersecurity seems to be the answer to present-day challenges faced by the cybersecurity industry. DATS Project is doing just that by opening doors to netizens around the world, allowing them to play a vital role in securing the internet. Armed with a vast pool of computational resources contributed by the community, DATS Protocol will be able to help clients simulate a variety of threats, including large-scale DDoS attacks that surpass even the world’s largest botnets run by professional hackers. Other services offered by the DATS Project include decentralized vulnerability scanning, threat intelligence collection and more, all handled more efficiently than today’s web2-based systems.
Today’s DATS Project DePIN has over 1184 computers running 7562 CPU cores and a combined bandwidth of 48008 megabits per second. Its capacity is set to grow further following implementation on peaq network. By expanding its offering, DATS Project will not only provide its community members a chance to play a role in securing cyberspace, but also offer rewards, which would otherwise be out of reach for many. All they have to do is install the DATS desktop app and start contributing.
DATS Project on peaq
DATS Project will be linking its desktop app with peaq by implementing its smart contracts on the DePIN layer 1 infrastructure. The peaq blockchain will allow DATS Project to track and manage resource allocation across the DePIN and maintain transparency throughout the process. NFT-based security certificates minted on peaq and issued to clients running successful tests on the ecosystem impart a sense of accountability and trustworthiness to projects availing the services.
On peaq, DATS Project will soon launch the dApp, mint its native token and implement a clear rewards distribution mechanism complete with a rewards calculator. Once these new developments are in place, participation in the DATS Project ecosystem will be a breeze for the community as well as clients from various industry verticals.
