From ada1f068f92ab4a55692cb4cf7690488fb3c16d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hardikthecoder <85208662+hardiktheprogrammer@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2023 13:04:09 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] add #1774 --- docs/concepts/faq.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/concepts/faq.md b/docs/concepts/faq.md index 79c62ae50..5f48c8a00 100644 --- a/docs/concepts/faq.md +++ b/docs/concepts/faq.md @@ -63,6 +63,10 @@ If you want to develop an IPFS implementation or are already working on one, the In addition to these core documents, `specs.ipfs.tech` documents standards for IPFS subsystems such as the [InterPlanetary Naming System](https://specs.ipfs.tech/http-gateways/) and [HTTP Gateways](https://specs.ipfs.tech/http-gateways/). +### can I use IPFS offline? + +Yes, IPFS supports offline use. While the initial retrieval of content may require an internet connection, once the data is cached locally, it can be accessed offline. This is particularly useful in scenarios with intermittent connectivity or when creating applications for areas with limited internet access. Keep in mind that regularly connecting to the network ensures that you have the latest version of the content. + ## IPFS and Filecoin ### What is the connection between IPFS and Filecoin? @@ -73,6 +77,7 @@ In short: IPFS addresses and moves content, while Filecoin is an incentive layer These components are separable - you can use one without the other, and IPFS already supports more self-organized or altruistic forms of data persistence via tools like [IPFS Cluster](https://ipfscluster.io/). Compatibility between IPFS and Filecoin is intended to be as seamless as possible, but we expect it to evolve. You can view the [draft spec for IPFS-Filecoin Interoperability](https://github.com/filecoin-project/specs/issues/143) and [ideas for future improvements](https://github.com/filecoin-project/specs/issues/144) to learn more. + ## IPFS and Protocol Labs ### How are the IPFS Project and Protocol Labs related? From 577898f105fa0471645fc9a997e2c31316c8cbd2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hardik sharma <85208662+hardiktheprogrammer@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2023 15:14:43 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update docs/concepts/faq.md Co-authored-by: Johnny <9611008+johnnymatthews@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/concepts/faq.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/concepts/faq.md b/docs/concepts/faq.md index 5f48c8a00..6b9b5ac7d 100644 --- a/docs/concepts/faq.md +++ b/docs/concepts/faq.md @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ If you want to develop an IPFS implementation or are already working on one, the In addition to these core documents, `specs.ipfs.tech` documents standards for IPFS subsystems such as the [InterPlanetary Naming System](https://specs.ipfs.tech/http-gateways/) and [HTTP Gateways](https://specs.ipfs.tech/http-gateways/). -### can I use IPFS offline? +### Can I use IPFS offline? Yes, IPFS supports offline use. While the initial retrieval of content may require an internet connection, once the data is cached locally, it can be accessed offline. This is particularly useful in scenarios with intermittent connectivity or when creating applications for areas with limited internet access. Keep in mind that regularly connecting to the network ensures that you have the latest version of the content. From 31a00e0339275e944e8a6008712b0ad9562d1652 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hardik sharma <85208662+hardiktheprogrammer@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 22:00:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update docs/concepts/faq.md Co-authored-by: Daniel Norman <1992255+2color@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/concepts/faq.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/concepts/faq.md b/docs/concepts/faq.md index 6b9b5ac7d..5c0b1ec10 100644 --- a/docs/concepts/faq.md +++ b/docs/concepts/faq.md @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ In addition to these core documents, `specs.ipfs.tech` documents standards for I ### Can I use IPFS offline? -Yes, IPFS supports offline use. While the initial retrieval of content may require an internet connection, once the data is cached locally, it can be accessed offline. This is particularly useful in scenarios with intermittent connectivity or when creating applications for areas with limited internet access. Keep in mind that regularly connecting to the network ensures that you have the latest version of the content. +Yes, all locally pinned CIDs on an IPFS node are available offline. While the initial retrieval of content may require an internet connection, once the data is cached locally, it can be accessed offline. This is particularly useful in scenarios with intermittent connectivity or when creating applications for areas with limited internet access. ## IPFS and Filecoin