IPFS Connection

What is the IPFS protocol?

The Interplanetary File System (IPFS) is a protocol designed to decentralize the traditional internet protocol. It is an open-source, peer-to-peer protocol that uses content addressing to distribute and store data across multiple nodes.

• Its operation is based on three main pillars:

  • Data integrity: Since the hash is derived from the contents of the file, any modification to the file results in a different hash, ensuring data integrity.

  • Efficient data retrieval: Users can request data using its hash, enabling faster and more efficient retrieval of data from the nearest available node.

  • Elimination of data duplication: Content-based addressing inherently eliminates data duplication, as each unique file has a single hash.

Additionally, on the encryption side, IPFS uses hash functions to create unique identifiers for each file or block of data. This ensures that any changes to the data would be detected immediately, as the hash would change.

Why are we using IPFS?

For Neova, whose very essence lies in data storage, exploiting the IPFS protocol is crucial.

Firstly, the efficient distribution of data by IPFS enables faster downloads and reduces the load on individual servers, making it an ideal choice for sharing large files.

Secondly, IPFS offers greater redundancy and data security, enabling it to be used in Neova's architecture as a decentralized storage and backup solution.

What's more, as the IPFS protocol is open source, Neova will use it as a basis for its beneficial aspects and optimize it by further decentralizing it. This approach guarantees robust and efficient data storage, in line with Neova's mission to provide a secure, decentralized cloud infrastructure.