IPFS (InterPlanetary File System)

Decentralized StorageUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: InterPlanetary File System, IPFS
A decentralized storage protocol used to store and access data across a distributed network

A decentralized storage protocol used to store and access data across a distributed network.

IPFS is a peer-to-peer file system that stores data across multiple nodes rather than on centralized servers. It's commonly used for NFT metadata and decentralized applications to ensure data persistence and censorship resistance.

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