Protocol Labs company
Overview
Protocol Labs is a research, development, and deployment institution focused on building network protocols and decentralized technologies. It is best known for creating the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and Filecoin, a decentralized storage network. The organization also maintains libp2p, a modular network stack, and contributes to the broader Web3 ecosystem.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Protocol Labs connects to 4 tracked entities, most strongly to Filecoin, Spheron Network, Juan Benet.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 4 of 4 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
builds | Filecoin | 95% |
funded | Spheron Network | 85% |
founded_by | Juan Benet | 85% |
partnered_with | Chainlink | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
What does Protocol Labs build?
Protocol Labs builds network protocols and decentralized technologies, including the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), Filecoin, and libp2p.
Who is employed by Protocol Labs?
Juan Benet is employed by Protocol Labs.
Which organization is a partner of Protocol Labs?
Protocol Labs is partnered with Chainlink.