hierarchicalcan
HierarchicalCan is a conceptual framework for organizing and retrieving data across hierarchical namespaces within a content-addressable network. It combines the clarity of hierarchical directory structures with the robustness of content-addressable storage, enabling scalable data placement, retrieval, and versioning in distributed environments.
At its core, HierarchicalCan uses a path-based namespace that mirrors physical or logical divisions (for example,
Architecture: nodes store blocks and metadata, while regional controllers maintain routing and access policies. A hierarchical
Data management: HierarchicalCan emphasizes versioning, provenance, and access control. Each block carries metadata such as creation
Applications: large-scale archival systems, distributed file storage, scientific data management, and knowledge graphs. The framework is
History and status: The concept originated in theoretical discussions and has inspired several prototype implementations and