# Idea

sui.direct is not an original project idea. Decentralized version control systems have been developed since [2014](http://gitchain.org/). Even today, there are [some open-source alternatives](https://github.com/cqfn/degit) for Git repositories.

However, we believe that these solutions are not benefiting from new blockchain environments. Such as SUI blockchain and a decentralized storage solution built on SUI: [Walrus](https://walrus.xyz/).

### Problem with Centralized Git Repository Hosting

Centralized version control platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket depend on a single organization to host and manage code repositories.

* **DMCA Takedowns**: Projects can be removed or blocked due to copyright claims.
* **Unauthorized Use**: Your code may be used without permission, such as for training AI models.
* **Mutable History**: Commit history can be changed or deleted by the platform.
* **Single Network Dependency**: If the platform goes down or restricts access, pulling & pushing may become unavailable.
* [Banning developers' accounts](https://medium.com/@hamed/github-blocked-my-account-and-they-think-im-developing-nuclear-weapons-e7e1fe62cb74)

### How sui.direct Solves the Problem?

sui.direct stores your code on blockchain via Walrus, a protocol designed to store large files on-chain. Instead of pulling & pushing your repository from the database of a centralized hosting, you read it as *blobs* from the blockchain.

You don't even need to share your personal information to store your code. Everything runs anonymously and runs on the SUI blockchain.