SolidFish

A school of Blobfish

Some data matters for a moment, a task or a decision. We call it fleeting.

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Example of temporary data with short-lived value.

What is Blobfish data

We describe Blobfish Data as information of fleeting significance: useful for a task, decision or moment, but not something that automatically deserves indefinite storage. SolidFish gives that kind of data an intentional lifetime so storage can be reused instead of treating permanence as the default.

Why controlling Blobfish data is important

Digital services depend on physical infrastructure: servers, storage devices, networking, power, cooling, buildings and maintenance. The effect of one extra file is tiny, but unnecessary copies and indefinite retention add up across billions of users and services. SolidFish takes a deliberately modest position: if information is fleeting and no longer serves a purpose, choosing not to keep another cloud copy is a responsible habit. We do not claim a measured environmental saving for each share; the principle is simply that every little reduction in unnecessary persistence helps.

How can we identify this type of data

It does not necessarily mean that this type of data is altogether worthless but rather it is of fleeting value.

Example of temporary data with short-lived value.
Example of temporary data with short-lived value.
Example of data that may not need long-term storage.
Example of data that may not need long-term storage.
Example of disposable or fleeting digital content.
Example of disposable or fleeting digital content.
Animated example of temporary digital content.
Animated example of temporary digital content.
Animated example of data with temporary significance.
Animated example of data with temporary significance.
Illustration of short-lived data.
Illustration of short-lived data.
Example of low-value data after its immediate use.
Example of low-value data after its immediate use.
Animated illustration of temporary media.
Animated illustration of temporary media.