An Evaluation Framework for Assessing IPFS Performance within a Blockchain-Based Healthcare System

Abstract

Blockchain applications require metadata to be associated with the blockchain ledger. Metadata is often stored in centralized cloud servers, which limits the decentralization of the blockchain. Alternatively, metadata can be integrated into distributed storage systems to achieve full decentralization of blockchain networks. However, evaluating the performance of distributed storage systems is often neglected. To address this gap, we present a framework that includes a set of technical indicators. We specifically focus on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) as an illustrative distributed storage system and provide a practical use case to demonstrate the application of our framework.