Bridefs
Bridefs is a distributed, versioned filesystem designed for collaborative workflows with large data sets such as media production and scientific research. It emphasizes low-latency access, strong data integrity, and flexible deployment across local networks and cloud backends.
The architecture uses a content-addressable storage model in which files are broken into cryptographic hash-identified blocks,
Conflict resolution combines CRDT-based metadata with explicit user-approved merges, allowing concurrent edits with eventual consistency. Bridefs
Interfaces include a command-line tool and a FUSE-compatible client, plus a REST API for programmatic access.
Origins and status: Bridefs emerged in the open-source community in the mid-2020s to address collaborative needs
Adoption is currently limited to early adopters and niche projects due to its stage and evolving ecosystem.