Welcome to Filecoin Docs
Filecoin is a peer-to-peer network that allows anyone to store and retrieve data on the internet. Built-in economic incentives ensure that files are stored and retrieved reliably and continuously.
This is the new Filecoin documentation site, hosted by GitBook.
This site docs.filecoin.io will continue to be updated, while legacy-docs.filecoin.io will serve as a historical entity only and will receive no further updates. DNS for the legacy site will be removed on 2023-09-30
. However, copies of the site may remain available over IPFS.
Choose your own adventure
Want to understand the fundamental concepts of Filecoin, but aren't sure where to start? The Basics section is the perfect place to begin your journey!
Eager to build on top of the Filecoin network but aren't sure how to begin? Head over to the Developers section to find examples and guides to help build your project!
Starting up a provider node on the Filecoin network can be a daunting task. Head over to the Provider section to find out everything you need to know.
Want to store large amount of data on the Filecoin network? There are plenty of storage options that you can choose from! Check out the Store section for more information!
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