What is IPFS API?

Introduction

IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is a decentralized file storage and sharing protocol. Chainstack's IPFS API offers an easy way to store and retrieve files in a decentralized manner, without hidden costs or infrastructure maintenance.

Features

1. Rapid file retrieval:
   With Chainstack's IPFS API, content is always available and can be distributed globally through the fastest content delivery network. This infrastructure is seamless and reliable.
2. Real Web3 storage:
   Chainstack IPFS API stores data on thousands of Storj nodes globally, ensuring encrypted and distributed storage with 99.9% uptime and zero point of failure for DApps.
3. S3-compatible API:
   Chainstack offers an S3-compatible API that makes it easy to integrate and move files between S3 and IPFS without spending time on custom code.
4. Pay-as-you-grow pricing model:
   Chainstack's IPFS API offers metered billing that only charges users for the amount of data they transfer and store.

How it works

1. Drag and drop to Web3:
   Log in and drag and drop files or use the high-performance API to upload files programmatically. Files are instantly pinned and available through any IPFS gateway.
2. Scale to any project size:
   Use Chainstack's IPFS infrastructure to scale DApps and manage content with ease.
3. Pay as you grow:
   Store data with a simple and easy-to-understand pay-as-you-grow pricing model.

Use cases

1. NFTs: Save costs and improve user experience by storing NFT assets on truly decentralized storage.
2. DApp developers: Easily access IPFS files and corresponding data instantly.
3. DeFi developers: Securely store and retrieve data with rapid speed.
4. Game developers: Offer users blazing-fast game asset retrieval.

Why choose Chainstack?

1. Peace of mind:
   With >99.9% uptime, Chainstack offers a reliable infrastructure with premium-level support.
2. Flexibility:
   Chainstack offers various APIs, including IPFS API, NFT API, and node API, all from the same provider. It also accepts crypto payments on all plans.
3. Scalability:
   Chainstack's IPFS API offers flexible pay-as-you-grow pricing with no rate limits or throttling.
4. Multi-chain support:
   Chainstack's IPFS API is compatible with various blockchain protocols, including Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Aurora, Solana, NEAR, Gnosis Chain, Fantom, StarkNet, Harmony, Tezos, and Fuse.