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https://github.com/filecoin-project/filecoin-docsOfficial technical guides and references for the Filecoin network. Includes documentation on the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM), the Filecoin EVM (FEVM) for Solidity smart contracts, storage and retrieval processes, the Calibration testnet, and the native FIL token.
Filecoin deals represent the mechanism by which storage providers accept and manage client data. This section provides guidance on various deal types, pricing strategies, and tools available to providers to streamline data storage and revenue generation.
Key areas covered include:
Venus is an open-source, full-featured implementation of the Filecoin protocol developed by IPFSForce. Built in Go, it provides storage, retrieval, and mining functionalities. It is designed for speed, efficiency, and scalability, and maintains compatibility with the Lotus implementation, allowing for interoperability with other Filecoin nodes on the network.
Key features include:
Filecoin is a peer-to-peer network designed for reliable, decentralized file storage. It uses built-in economic incentives and cryptographic proofs to ensure data integrity and availability.
Most Filecoin nodes are also IPFS protocol nodes. While IPFS provides content addressing (using CIDs) to manage data without central servers, it lacks native financial incentives for long-term storage. Filecoin adds an incentive layer to IPFS, allowing providers to offer reliable long-term 'cold storage' while potentially pinning 'hot copies' on IPFS for easy retrieval.
This section provides guidance on how to deploy and operate a full Filecoin node. It covers two primary approaches:
To successfully deploy a node, you should follow the progression from verifying hardware/software requirements to performing a basic setup, and finally choosing between different node provider configurations.
The Calibration network is the most realistic testnet simulation of the Filecoin mainnet. It is designed for prospective storage providers to experience realistic sealing performance and hardware requirements using final proofs constructions and parameters.
Key features include:
The Storage Provider architecture encompasses the software stack, sealing pipelines, and operational tooling required to manage Filecoin storage operations. Key areas of focus include:
Filecoin nodes serve as the network backbone by storing and verifying the blockchain. There are three primary categories of nodes discussed in this documentation:
Refer to the specific implementation, lite node, or full node guides for setup instructions and technical details.
Filecoin economics defines the financial mechanics for storage providers. To participate in the network, providers must manage several key economic components:
The Filecoin community consists of developers, storage providers, researchers, and users. You can navigate through various resources to understand the project's governance, technical differences, and ecosystem:
The content in this reference section describes tools, workflows, and projects that are no longer actively maintained. These are preserved for historical reference only.
If you are looking for current guidance, use the following modern alternatives:
This section provides guidance on managing FIL tokens, which are the native cryptocurrency powering the Filecoin network. You can learn how to acquire, store, and transfer assets using the following resources:
