IPFS protocol
Overview
The InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol designed for decentralized file storage and sharing. Files are identified and retrieved using content-addressing, which relies on cryptographic hashes, ensuring data immutability and resistance to censorship. The protocol is frequently employed in blockchain and DeFi contexts to store and make available off-chain data.
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Frequently asked questions
What is IPFS?
IPFS is a data-availability tracked in The Counterparty knowledge graph.
What type of entity is IPFS?
IPFS is classified as a data-availability (protocol) in The Counterparty knowledge graph.