IPFS, or the InterPlanetary File System, is a peer-to-peer distributed file system designed to connect all computing devices with the same system of files. It works similiarly to [Torrents](../../internet/BitTorrent.md).
IPFS is designed to be a fully decentralized system where each node in the network stores a collection of hashed files. This eliminates the need for a central server, providing greater resilience and reducing single points of failure.
### 2. **Content Addressing:**
IPFS uses content addressing, where each file and all of the blocks within it are given a unique fingerprint called a cryptographic hash. This hash becomes the file's address on the network.
### 3. **Distributed Hash Table (DHT):**
IPFS utilizes DHT for efficient peer discovery and file lookup. It enables nodes to find the closest peers with a specific file.
