Vercel Blob is now generally available: Cost-efficient, durable storage

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This post announces the general availability of Vercel Blob, a new durable storage solution. It details Blob's architecture, which is backed by Amazon S3 and integrated with Vercel's global delivery and caching network. Key technical aspects include the introduction of 'Blob Data Transfer' for cost-optimized high-volume delivery, contrasting it with 'Fast Data Transfer'. The post explains the caching mechanism for Blob assets and highlights the Vercel Blob SDK for simplified uploads, including support for large files (up to 5TB) with multipart uploads, resumability, and retries. It also mentions the integration with Vercel Image Optimization and provides a breakdown of the pricing model.