Building blocks for a better web. Open protocols to make your data smarter: content-addressed, verifiable, unstoppable 💎 .IPFS is a modular suite of protocols for addressing, routing, and transferring data, designed from the ground up with the principles of content addressing and peer-to-peer networking.

Core values

- **Decentralization and Censorship Resistance**: IPFS promotes a decentralized web, reducing reliance on centralized servers and enhancing censorship resistance, which can protect freedom of expression and access to information[1][4].
- **Data Integrity and Transparency**: It ensures data integrity through cryptographic hashing and Merkle DAG mechanisms, which can be crucial for transparency and accountability, particularly in sectors like nonprofits and independent journalism[1][2].
- **Accessibility and Connectivity**: IPFS improves data accessibility, even in areas with limited internet connectivity, which is vital for disaster relief and other critical services[2].
- **Education and Knowledge Sharing**: It facilitates the distribution of open educational resources, making knowledge more accessible and democratized[1].
- **Community and Social Impact**: By enabling secure, private, and uncensored communication, IPFS can contribute positively to community well-being and social media platforms built on blockchain and IPFS promote a more decentralized and user-controlled social networking experience[1][4].