Filecoin's layout in the decentralized storage track is becoming increasingly clear.

The FVM (Virtual Machine) launched in March 2023 marks a key turning point. In simple terms, it adds smart contract execution capabilities to Filecoin—users can run their own code on it. This system is compatible with the Ethereum EVM ecosystem, supporting both Wasm and Solidity development languages, making it relatively accessible. Even better, developers can directly invoke Filecoin's storage and retrieval primitives, truly integrating data storage with on-chain computation rather than keeping them separate.

By early 2026, Filecoin will also launch FOC (On-Chain Cloud), a cloud service platform built on FVM. It's not about writing code to use it, but rather packaging Filecoin's capabilities into standardized services—verifiable storage, AI data processing pipelines, on-chain billing, SLA guarantees—all bundled together. Enterprises and developers can use it directly, skipping the hassle of自主开发, and quickly access this decentralized cloud ecosystem.

From storage to smart contracts to cloud platforms, it's a step-by-step build-up, and the logic remains quite coherent.