Decentralized Storage Squad Grows: New Members Join Antitrust Safe Harbor
Published Date: 2/3/2025
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Summary
The Decentralized Storage Alliance Association (DSAA) just added three new members—Western Digital Technologies, Curio Storage, and The Decentralized AI Society—to their team. This update keeps their special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place, helping them work together smoothly. No other changes were made, and DSAA will keep sharing updates as new members join.
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