IPFS

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The InterPlanetary File system is defined as a peer-to-peer (P2P) distributed system that is used for storing and accessing files including the websites and applications. It relies on the blockchain-like system and content addressing rather than the location. Flexibility and security are the two common factors that are promoting its usage in blockchain technology. It is an important tool for the NFT marketplaces for storing the information regarding the works they publish.

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