2025-08-30
In today's explosive growth of Internet data, traditional centralized storage methods expose problems such as high cost, low efficiency, and vulnerability. When data is overly dependent on a few servers, once it fails or is attacked, it may lead to data loss or service interruption. The emergence of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) provides a new idea for data storage and transmission, which is expected to reshape the data architecture of the Internet. So, what exactly is IPFS? How does it work? And in what areas will it play a role?
IPFS is a new type of hypermedia transmission protocol based on content addressing and distribution. Unlike the traditional HTTP protocol based on location addressing (such as locating files through URLs), IPFS uniquely identifies and locates files through the hash value of the file content. In the IPFS network, files are divided into small pieces and stored on multiple nodes around the world, each node saves part of the file data. This distributed storage model allows users to download files from multiple nodes at the same time, which not only improves the download speed, but also enhances the security and reliability of the data. Even if some nodes are offline, users can still get the file completely.
The operation of IPFS integrates a variety of technologies. It adopts the Git version control idea to record and track the modification and update of files; draws on BitTorrent's P2P transmission protocol to achieve efficient data transmission between nodes; uses the Merkle DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) structure to organize files in the form of a hash tree to ensure the integrity of file content. Once the file is tampered with, the hash value will change. When a user uploads a file, IPFS will calculate the hash value of the file and divide it into storage. When other users obtain the file, they retrieve it in the network through the hash value, obtain file fragments from different nodes and assemble and restore them. The whole process does not require the coordination of a centralized server.
IPFS has a wide range of application scenarios. In the field of blockchain, It can be used to store smart contract codes, transaction data, etc., to solve the problem of limited blockchain storage capacity, HashKey Exchange When exploring the innovative application of blockchain technology, IPFS also pays attention to the advantages of IPFS in data storage; In the field of file sharing, IPFS allows users to get rid of their dependence on traditional network disks and achieve faster and more private file sharing; In terms of website construction, IPFS-based distributed websites can effectively resist DDoS attacks and ensure service stability. With the development of technology, IPFS is gradually penetrating into more industries, bringing changes to data storage and transmission.
What is HashKey Exchange?
HashKey Exchange is one of the first regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong to obtain a license from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). It supports fiat currency deposits and trading in Hong Kong dollars (HKD) and US dollars (USD), offering users spot trading services for mainstream digital assets including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT). The platform also provides OTC (over-the-counter) services to meet the needs of large-value asset transactions and fiat currency conversion, ensuring more flexible and private trading. To cater to the asset allocation needs of different investors, HashKey has launched the HashKey Earn channel, offering users fixed-term and demand financial products to achieve stable appreciation of crypto assets. The platform holds ISO 27001 and 27701 security certifications, employs a 98% cold wallet storage mechanism, and incorporates security measures such as two-factor authentication to provide users with a stable and reliable trading environment.
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