IPFS.io Public Gateway

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

IPFS.io Public Gateway provides access to decentralized IPFS content via HTTP, acting as a public utility bridging the traditional web and the IPFS network.

Target Customer

General internet users and developers who want to access IPFS content through a standard web browser or HTTP-based tools.

Key Differentiator

Free, publicly hosted IPFS gateway maintained as a public utility, with CID-verified data delivery and an opt-in trustless retrieval option, backed by the IPFS Foundation and Interplanetary Shipyard.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate access upon using the gateway; no end-user installation required. For content removal, a takedown/denial process governs access via 410 responses.

Pain Points

1Difficulty accessing IPFS-hosted content through traditional HTTP browsers without running a local IPFS node.
2Need for a free, reliable gateway to access decentralized web content without relying on production-grade infrastructure.
3Ensuring data integrity and content eligibility when fetched from IPFS, within a governance framework for abuse and takedowns.

Key Features

1HTTP gateway bridging IPFS content to standard web protocols (HTTP).
2CID-based data verification before delivery.
3Trustless retrieval option via client opt-in for verifiable retrieval.
4Free public gateway with defined abuse and takedown policy.
5Documentation and support channels; option to self-host a gateway.

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Users can access public IPFS content through HTTP with improved reliability and speed (as claimed by the provider).
2Gateway verifies content against the requested CID to ensure data integrity.
3Gateway supports a trustless retrieval mode (opt-in) for verifiable content.

Competitive Advantages

1Public utility approach – free access without needing own IPFS infrastructure.
2CID verification to ensure content integrity.
3Option for trustless retrieval (opt-in) to enhance content verifiability.
4Maintained by reputable IPFS ecosystem organizations (IPFS Foundation and Interplanetary Shipyard).
5Explicit abuse reporting and takedown procedures.

Key Benefits

1Easy access to IPFS content via HTTP without running IPFS nodes.

2Data integrity through CID verification.

3Option for verifiable, trustless retrieval.

4Public utility with governance and abuse handling.

5Support channels and documentation for users.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A free public gateway that bridges HTTP and IPFS, enabling access to content on public IPFS networks; maintained on behalf of the IPFS Foundation by Interplanetary Shipyard.

Target Market

Anyone needing easy access to IPFS-hosted data via HTTP, including developers and general users.

Unique Value Proposition

A freely available, CID-verified, public IPFS gateway that bridges the traditional web with the decentralized IPFS network, supported by a trusted ecosystem.

Technical Requirements

Uses Rainbow implementation of the IPFS HTTP Gateway API to serve IPFS content over HTTP; supports trustless retrieval via inbrowser.link (Helia-based) opt-in; HTTP Range requests have a 5 GiB limit; content can be removed with a 410; guidance to avoid caching issues via incognito/private mode or CLI tools.

Pricing Model

Free; provided on an as-is basis; not intended to be part of critical production infrastructure.

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