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description: Comparing IPFS to other solutions.
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# Storage Solution Comparisons
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# Protocol Comparisons
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## How is IPFS different from other solutions?
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IPFS is a general-purpose file system that uses a distributed hash table (DHT) to store and retrieve data. This sets it apart from other solutions with a more specific focus or using different data storage mechanisms. For example:
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IPFS is a general-purpose file system that uses a distributed hash table (DHT) to store and retrieve data. This sets it apart from other solutions with a more specific focus or use different data storage mechanisms. For example:
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-[BitTorrent](https://www.bittorrent.com/) is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing protocol that uses a centralized tracker to manage the distribution of files among peers. It focuses on file-sharing rather than file storage.
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-[Storj](https://storj.io/) and [Sia](https://sia.tech/) are decentralized cloud storage platforms that use distributed networks of nodes for data storage. They focus on providing cloud storage services rather than a general-purpose distributed file system.
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-[Arweave](https://www.arweave.org/) is a decentralized, permanent storage platform that uses a novel data structure called a "blockweave" for data storage. It focuses on providing permanent storage rather than a file-sharing system.
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-[Filecoin](https://filecoin.io/) is a decentralized storage network that allows users to rent out disk space. It focuses on providing a decentralized storage marketplace. It uses a proof-of-replication consensus mechanism and supports payment in various cryptocurrencies.
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> Filecoin is built on IPFS and uses the IPFS network for data storage and retrieval. Filecoin and IPFS are complementary technologies providing decentralized and efficient storage solutions.
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Filecoin is built on IPFS and uses the IPFS network for data storage and retrieval. Filecoin and IPFS are complementary technologies providing decentralized and efficient storage solutions.
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-[Dat](https://datproject.org/) is a decentralized data-sharing tool that uses a distributed hash table (DHT) for data storage. It focuses on enabling data sharing and collaboration.
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-[Holo](https://holochain.org/) is a decentralized hosting platform that uses a unique data storage and sharing mechanism called Holochain. It allows users to host and run web-based applications on a peer-to-peer network.
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-[Swarm](https://swarm-gateways.net/bzz:/theswarm.eth/) is a decentralized storage and sharing platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. It uses smart contracts and cryptographic techniques to securely store and share data. It focuses on providing a decentralized, secure, and censorship-resistant storage solution.
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## Comparing the key features of other solutions to IPFS
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The following table outlines key features of storage mechanisms and how they compare to IPFS.
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> Note that all these solutions use content-based addressing.
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All of these solutions use content-based addressing.
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### P2P protocols
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| technology | storage mechanism | data model | consensus mechanism | networking stack | identifier | address composition | use cases | similarity to IPFS |
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