IPFS changes this dynamic by enabling direct communication and sharing between users over a cooperative public network. HTTP puts publishers in complete control of service availability and data access, making end users passive receivers instead of having agency in the relationship. However, the underlying protocol of the web today is HTTP, which dictates where power exists in those applications. The ubiquity of the web runtime and the low barrier to content creation make it ideal for easing access to content and applications by both creators and consumers. The modern web browser enables experimentation, innovation, and new models of collaboration and exchange of value on the internet. You can access the IPFS administrative UI at brave://ipfs, or enable IPFS Companion and select “My Node” button in the main menu. Users can also specify a gateway of their choice in the browser settings. The default gateway used is dweb.link, which is run by Protocol Labs.
When Brave detects an address which is an HTTP gateway URL to IPFS content, or a native IPFS address such as ipfs:// or ipns:// it will prompt the user to install and enable the native IPFS node, or to use an HTTP gateway. But for those who desperately need a resilient internet that puts them in control of their online experiences, IPFS is now just one-click to install in the Brave browser.īrave has integrated IPFS into its desktop web browser for Windows, macOS, and Linux. These aren’t problems everyone has, and people who don’t have these problems at all may not understand why IPFS is so important. While the IPFS protocol is still in development, making it more easily available is important for users who have real problems in their daily online lives - internet outages and shutdowns, censorship of critical information such as COVID-19 news, high cost of internet access, and the ability to share and collaborate in offline or disconnected environments. This is the first time a major browser has implemented native support for IPFS, and is a major step towards a more resilient, user-first internet. With over 20 million users (opens new window), Brave has made the distributed web easily available for the people who need it most.
We are excited to announce that IPFS is now natively supported in the Brave web browser.
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