InterPlanetary File System technology
Overview
The InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol that enables content-addressed, distributed storage and sharing of files. It replaces location-based addressing (URLs) with content identifiers (CIDs) derived from the file's cryptographic hash. IPFS is used as a foundational layer for decentralized applications, permanent web archives, and resilient data distribution.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, InterPlanetary File System connects to 4 tracked entities, most strongly to Filecoin, Protocol Labs, Pinata.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 4 of 4 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
integrates | Filecoin | 95% |
founded | Protocol Labs | 95% |
integrates | Pinata | 85% |
integrates | Crust Network | 80% |
Frequently asked questions
What is InterPlanetary File System?
IPFS is a protocol and network designed to create a permanent, decentralized method of storing and sharing files. It uses content-addressing to uniquely identify each file based on its contents, rather than its location on a server.
How does content-addressing work in IPFS?
Each file and all its blocks are identified by a cryptographic hash, called a Content Identifier (CID). This CID is derived from the file's content, meaning the same file will always produce the same CID, enabling deduplication and verifiability.
What are common use cases for IPFS?
IPFS is commonly used for decentralized web hosting, permanent data storage (e.g., for academic archives or NFTs), distributing large datasets, and as a storage layer for blockchain-based applications like Filecoin.
What is InterPlanetary File System connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, InterPlanetary File System is linked to 4 other tracked entities, most strongly to Filecoin, Protocol Labs, Pinata.
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