About

<aside> ℹ️ IPFS is a decentralized web protocol for sharing data quickly and easily. Filecoin is built on top of IPFS and supports storing data long-term via on-chain deals. Together, they help us break free from centralized services while conveniently allowing us to enjoy the same luxuries of speed and guaranteed storage that centralized services would bring.

This page is starting point for learning the key concepts behind IPFS and Filecoin and how to get started building with them, including developer tools that help you store data on both IPFS and Filecoin quickly and easily.

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Key Concepts

• How IPFS Works (video)
• How Filecoin Works (video)
• IPFS by Simply Explained (video)
• Lifecycle of Data in the Decentralized Web (video)
• IPFS architecture (specification)

Documentation

IPFS Docs

FIlecoin Docs

Developer Tools & Storage Services

<aside> ℹ️ Looking for the perfect tool for building your project? We have an extensive list here to help you get started with IPFS and Filecoin.

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Storage Helpers (IPFS + Filecoin)

• Estuary: Pinning service that stores and retrieves data on both IPFS and Filecoin networks via simple API calls (video)
• NFT.storage: NFT storage service that stores and retrieves data relating to NFTs on IPFS and Filecoin (video). Mint with NFT.storage and polygon, please refer this demo link
• Web3.storage: Data storage service that stores and retrieves data on IPFS and Filecoin (video)
• Textile Powergate: Highly configurable wrapper for IPFS+Filecoin inside a Docker container, with bridges Polygon, and other smart contract networks (video)
• Fleek Space Daemon and Space SDK: For decentralized browser, mobile, or desktop development