Filecoin
A decentralized, efficient, and robust foundation for humanity's information.
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network that distributes data across a global network secured by cryptographic proofs. It addresses the concentration of data in centralized providers by adding incentivized, persistent storage to IPFS, the peer-to-peer network for content-addressed data. The Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) enables smart contracts on the network.
The platform supports storage for applications such as dApps, data-heavy SaaS platforms, and immutable archives. It offers native IPFS integration, cross-chain data bridges, and FEVM for programmable smart contracts, alongside open-source development tools. Storage commitments are verifiable, and participants can act as storage providers.
Filecoin is intended for developers, storage providers, and organizations storing large datasets, including cultural archives and scientific research. The pages describe open, permissionless participation but do not specify a free plan, trial, or pricing model.
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