IPFSs
IPFSs refer to the InterPlanetary File System, a distributed, content-addressed, peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol designed to make the web faster, safer, and more open. By addressing content by its cryptographic hash rather than its location, IPFSs enable decentralized storage and retrieval across a network of hosts, reducing reliance on central servers.
The protocol uses Content Identifiers (CIDs) to reference content. Data are stored as blocks organized into
When a client requests a CID, the system locates peers that can provide the data, using a
Uses include hosting static websites, distributing large datasets, and archiving digital content. IPFSs are used in
Limitations include variable data persistence without pinning, potential latency for uncached content, and privacy considerations due