A Hands-on Introduction to IPFS
The Interplanetary File System is going to be a big deal.
This article will be divided into two parts:
- A theoretical introduction to IPFS
- A practical guide on using IPFS
The first part aims to show you how IPFS works, while the second part will walk you through using IPFS and interacting with the already existing network. The second part assumes some technical knowledge and a *nix based system.
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If you’re looking for a more in-depth explanation of the technologies that make up IPFS, I’ve made a youtube video on that as well. Check it out below.
Theoretical Introduction
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