What is the Shelby Protocol?

Shelby is a decentralized blob storage network on the Aptos blockchain that uses erasure coding and private fiber networks to provide high-performance storage for large datasets.

Does Shelby support browser-based integration?

Yes, the skill covers both ShelbyNodeClient for backend services and ShelbyClient for browser-based dApp integrations using the TypeScript SDK.

How are payments managed in the Shelby ecosystem?

Shelby utilizes a two-token model: APT is used for standard Aptos blockchain gas fees, while ShelbyUSD is used specifically for storage and bandwidth payments.

What makes Clay Codes different from standard erasure coding?

Clay Codes provide the same storage efficiency as traditional Reed-Solomon coding but require 4x less bandwidth during the data recovery process, making them ideal for distributed networks.

How does this skill handle large file uploads?

The skill provides optimized patterns for multipart uploads, allowing developers to split files over 10MB into chunksets for reliable and efficient distribution to storage providers.

Shelby Protocol & Aptos Storage Expert

Name: Shelby Protocol & Aptos Storage Expert
Author: raintree-technology

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Cloud Infrastructure

Integrates decentralized blob storage into Aptos dApps using the Shelby Protocol for high-performance, durable data handling.

About

This skill transforms Claude into a specialized consultant for the Shelby Protocol, a decentralized blob storage network built on the Aptos blockchain. It provides expert guidance on implementing Clay Codes for erasure coding, managing storage sessions, and performing high-efficiency multipart uploads for large datasets. Whether you are building video streaming platforms, training AI models, or developing decentralized applications that require immutable data storage, this skill streamlines SDK integration, smart contract interactions, and architectural planning for decentralized infrastructure.

Key Features

Comprehensive guidance on Aptos smart contract state management and token economics
Seamless integration of Shelby TypeScript SDKs for Node.js and Browser environments
Streamlined multipart upload workflows for handling files larger than 10MB
Efficient session management for high-frequency storage and retrieval operations
39 GitHub stars
Expert implementation of Clay Codes (erasure coding) for maximum data durability

Use Cases

Managing large-scale AI training and inference datasets with distributed availability
Building decentralized video streaming platforms with high-bandwidth read requirements
Creating content-heavy Aptos dApps requiring immutable and cost-effective blob storage

About

Key Features

Comprehensive guidance on Aptos smart contract state management and token economics
Seamless integration of Shelby TypeScript SDKs for Node.js and Browser environments
Streamlined multipart upload workflows for handling files larger than 10MB
Efficient session management for high-frequency storage and retrieval operations
39 GitHub stars
Expert implementation of Clay Codes (erasure coding) for maximum data durability

Use Cases

Managing large-scale AI training and inference datasets with distributed availability
Building decentralized video streaming platforms with high-bandwidth read requirements
Creating content-heavy Aptos dApps requiring immutable and cost-effective blob storage