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# IPFS Integration

Files are split into smaller cryptographically hashed pieces and distributed across nodes for improved accessibility and resilience.

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The IPFS protocol underpins DCAI’s storage solution, distributing data across a network of nodes to improve accessibility and resistance to failure. Content is accessed by its unique hash, ensuring data consistency and security.

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