What is this?
IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is an open, peer-to-peer system for storing and sharing data without relying on a central server.
Is this repository the actual IPFS client code, or just an entry point to other resources?
This repo has no source code or dependencies; it's a landing page that points you to the IPFS website, docs, specs, and community forums.
Where do I start if I want to actually install and run IPFS?
Start at docs.ipfs.tech, the official documentation site, since this repo itself doesn't contain any installable code.
Where can I find academic papers about IPFS?
The IPFS Docs site has a dedicated Academic Papers section covering research on the protocol.
Where do I discuss IPFS with other users or developers?
Community discussions happen on the official forums at discuss.ipfs.tech.
Where are the formal technical specifications for the protocol?
The protocol's specifications are published separately at specs.ipfs.tech.
What are similar projects?
kubo, anoma, gun, diem, whitepaper, DeFiBridgeDiamond, trystero, canopy
Which topics is it in?
ipfs, distributed, file-sharing, protocol, decentralized, p2p, web3, paper, storage, academic, distributed-systems, networking