← Back to glossary

IPFS

InterPlanetary File System - a peer-to-peer distributed file system that provides decentralized, content-addressed storage for digital assets. IPFS uses cryptographic hashing to…

Aliases
1
Related terms
2
Tagged articles
5
Core definition

What it means

InterPlanetary File System - a peer-to-peer distributed file system that provides decentralized, content-addressed storage for digital assets. IPFS uses cryptographic hashing to create unique identifiers for files, ensuring data integrity and permanent accessibility. In the SORA ecosystem, IPFS is crucial for storing NFT metadata, images, and other digital assets in a censorship-resistant manner.

Also known as

Alternate spellings and abbreviations linked to this entry.

Glossary tags

Related glossary entries

Explorer coverage

Recent Soranauts articles tagged with this glossary concept.

Examples

Common scenarios where this concept appears.

  • NFT image storage
  • Decentralized hosting
  • Metadata storage
  • Content distribution

More resources