At the ongoing #Devcon7 event, discussions surrounding decentralized storage solutions are gaining momentum, particularly with the involvement of Storacha Network and Filecoin. Filecoin reported a 16% increase in new storage deals during Q3 2024, indicating a growing demand for decentralized storage among enterprises and developers. The collaboration between Filecoin and Storacha Network is set to enhance access to secure and scalable hot storage solutions. Additionally, Filecoin is expanding its capabilities with next-generation nodes, cost-saving upgrades, and improved retrieval metrics. Notable integrations with Basin and Aka Network are expected to bolster data warehousing, while the FilecoinDeStor SDK is providing developers with tools to enhance data security and scalability. Furthermore, Aka Network recently secured $3.45 million in pre-seed funding, highlighting the investment interest in the decentralized storage sector. Upcoming milestones for Aka Network include the Yucca Testnet and further developments planned for 2025.