Leveraging IPFS and Smart Contracts for Secure File Collaboration

Abstract

Traditional file-sharing systems relying on centralized servers pose significant security risks, leaving users vulnerable to data leaks and cyberattacks. As a result, individuals and organizations exercise caution when sharing sensitive information through such platforms. Proposed system introduces a cutting-edge decentralized file-sharing system, achieved by seamlessly integrating the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) with blockchain technology. This innovative approach revolutionizes data exchange, ensuring secure and efficient file sharing and storage without the need for a centralized middleman. This offers an in-depth exposition of the system's architecture and design, highlighting the integration of smart contracts for safe transactions and IPFS for distributed file storage. Notably, the proposed system covers the unique features brought forth by smart contracts and IPFS, such as trustless data exchange, distributed file access control, and dynamic file sharing permissions. The research contributes significantly to the growing body of knowledge on blockchain-based file sharing platforms, demonstrating the transformative potential of this secure and decentralized data exchange paradigm. As blockchain technology continues to evolve, this work opens up new possibilities compared to traditional file-sharing paradigms and ushering in a more equitable and resilient data-sharing ecosystem.