Handling Large Blobs hard
How does IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) differ from HTTP for blob retrieval?
- A It is faster.
- B It uses Content Addressing. You request a file by its Hash (CID), not its location (Server IP). The network routes you to the nearest node holding that hash.
- C It uses location addressing.
- D It is centralized.
Answer: B. It uses Content Addressing. You request a file by its Hash (CID), not its location (Server IP). The network routes you to the nearest node holding that hash.
This makes the web permanent and decentralized, solving 'Link Rot'.
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