Blockchain Technology • Interactive Module

Module 15: IPFS & Decentralized Storage Architecture

Master decentralized storage architecture, IPFS, Content Identifiers (CIDv1), Multiformats, Kademlia DHT routing, Bitswap block exchange, pinning services, Arweave Permaweb, Filecoin deals, client-side AES-GCM encryption, and Solidity IPFSRegistry smart contracts.

Concept Overview & Direct Technical Answer

Direct Definition: Master decentralized storage architecture, IPFS, Content Identifiers (CIDv1), Multiformats, Kademlia DHT routing, Bitswap block exchange, pinning services, Arweave Permaweb, Filecoin deals, client-side AES-GCM encryption, and Solidity IPFSRegistry smart contracts.

Core Engineering Competencies

  • Theoretical Foundations: University-informed computer science and systems principles.
  • Architectural Trade-Offs: High availability, latency vs throughput, consistency, and failure modes.
  • Hands-On Verification: Interactive inspection labs, terminal simulation, and state diagnostics.
  • Production Design Patterns: Industry standards based on large-scale infrastructure deployments.

Source & Citation Reference

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