Ipfs Development Tutorials, Guides & Insights

This cheatsheet focuses exclusively on essential blockchain libraries that can be integrated into various development projects. These libraries provide functionality for interacting with blockchains, handling data, and implementing security, making them crucial for any blockchain-based application.

• Description: A JavaScript library that enables developers to interact with the Ethereum blockchain using HTTP, WebSocket, or IPC.
• Use Cases:
• Interact with smart contracts.
• Send transactions and interact with the Ethereum network.
• Handle accounts, wallets, and keys.
• Monitor events emitted by smart contracts.
• Key Features:
• Supports all major Ethereum network interactions.
• Comprehensive set of utilities for Ethereum development.
• Wide adoption with extensive documentation.
• Installation:

• Description: A decentralized storage network built on top of IPFS.
• Key Features:
• Provides verifiable, decentralized storage with economic incentives.
• Allows users to rent out unused storage space.
• Integrates seamlessly with IPFS for decentralized file storage.
• Ideal for storing large datasets and DApp data.
• Website: Filecoin

• Description: A blockchain-based storage solution for permanent, low-cost data storage.
• Key Features:
• Stores data permanently with a one-time fee.
• Uses a unique consensus mechanism called Proof of Access.
• Integrates with Ethereum for storing DApp data, NFTs, and more.
• Scalable and reliable for long-term data storage.
• Website: Arweave

To deploy your smart contract to the Ethereum mainnet, you’ll need to configure Truffle to connect to an Ethereum node (e.g., Infura) and provide a wallet with Ether to pay for gas.

Update truffle-config.js with the necessary configurations and deploy: