# Hosting

**Hosting**

SensorVM is designed to minimize reliance on centralized infrastructure. It supports flexible deployment models across edge devices, distributed hosting environments, and decentralized storage layers — ensuring uptime, verifiability, and sovereignty for both machines and developers.

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#### ☁️ Hosting Architecture

| Hosting Type             | Use Case                                                                                             |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Local Device Hosting** | Logic runs directly on-device (e.g. Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers) for low-latency execution        |
| **Edge Node Deployment** | For heavier tasks needing compute support but keeping data close to the source                       |
| **Hybrid Mode**          | Lightweight logic hosted locally; backups, proofs, and hashes sent to decentralized storage or chain |

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#### 🗂️ Storage & Data Anchoring

SensorVM uses:

* IPFS and similar decentralized storage for immutable task logs
* Smart contracts for anchoring logic versions and device identity
* Encrypted, signed metadata for all outbound transmissions

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#### 🚫 No Dependence on Centralized Clouds

Unlike most robotic or IoT backends, SensorVM:

* Doesn’t rely on AWS, Firebase, or cloud APIs
* Can operate fully air-gapped or in offline mode
* Sends only necessary data on-chain — reducing congestion and improving cost-efficiency

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SensorVM gives hardware owners full control over how, where, and when their machines communicate with the blockchain — with maximum flexibility and minimal exposure.

**Own your deployment. Own your data. Own your uptime.**


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