Multicodec
Multicodec is a standard within the multiformats ecosystem that provides a centralized registry of codes used to identify codecs and protocols for data payloads. Each entry in the registry assigns a unique numeric code to a specific encoding or format, enabling data to be self-describing and easily interpreted across different systems.
In practice, a multicodec value is encoded as a varint (variable-length integer) that precedes the data it
Multicodec plays a key role in content addressing and data interchange. It is used by Content Identifiers
The multicodec registry is maintained by the Multiformats community and published as part of the broader multiformats