Filecoin chain
Overview
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network that uses blockchain technology to create a market for data storage and retrieval. It is a layer-1 blockchain that coordinates storage providers and clients, using its native token FIL. It is built on IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and uses Proof-of-Replication and Proof-of-Spacetime consensus.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Filecoin connects to 5 tracked entities, most strongly to Uniswap V3, Infura, Filecoin.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 5 of 5 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Uniswap V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Infura | 90% |
deployed_on | Filecoin | 90% |
governed_by | Filecoin Foundation | 90% |
deployed_on | FIL | 85% |
In-depth guides on Filecoin
Frequently asked questions
What is Filecoin?
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network and layer-1 blockchain that creates a market for data storage and retrieval, using its native token FIL.
What consensus mechanism does Filecoin use?
Filecoin uses Proof-of-Replication and Proof-of-Spacetime consensus, and is built on IPFS (InterPlanetary File System).
Who governs Filecoin?
Filecoin is governed by the Filecoin Foundation.