IPFS stands for Interplanetary File System and it is an open-source, peer-to-peer distributed hypermedia protocol that aims to function as a ubiquitous file system for all computing devices.
It is a complex and highly ambitious project with some serious and profound implications on the future development and structure of the Internet as we know it.
Quick Summary
- IPFS aims is a distributed file system and hypermedia protocol to address issues with the current HTTP-based web, such as inefficient content delivery, high costs, centralization leading to censorship, and lack of permanence.
- IPFS allows asking peers on the network for content instead of downloading from a central server. This enables efficient distribution, versioning history, persistent availability, and content integrity.
- IPFS combines concepts from BitTorrent, Git, and systems like Kademlia. Content is uniquely identified by cryptographic hashes, allowing…
