IPFS Ninja Blog
Tutorials, developer guides, and comparisons to help you pin files to IPFS, build decentralized apps, and choose the right storage for your project.
Speed Up IPFS File Retrieval with Dedicated Gateways
Practical techniques to improve IPFS file retrieval speed: dedicated gateways, caching strategies, preloading, and CDN integration.
Nacho Coll 6 min readMigrating from Web3.Storage to IPFS.NINJA — Step-by-Step
Migrate your pinned files from Web3.Storage (Storacha) to IPFS.NINJA. Automated migration script included.
Nacho Coll 12 min readIPFS with Next.js: Server-Side Uploads and Static Pinning
Integrate IPFS uploads into your Next.js app using Server Actions, API routes, and signed tokens. ISR for gateway content and TypeScript examples.
Nacho Coll 15 min readIPFS + React: Build a Decentralized File Upload Component
Build a React drag-and-drop file upload component that pins files to IPFS. Complete tutorial with signed tokens for secure browser uploads.
Nacho Coll 12 min readIPFS for Gaming: Store Game Assets on the Decentralized Web
How game developers use IPFS to permanently store textures, 3D models, and NFT metadata. Includes Unity and Unreal Engine integration patterns.
Nacho Coll 12 min readPython IPFS Upload: Complete Guide with Code Examples
Upload files, images, and JSON to IPFS from Python using the IPFS.NINJA REST API. No SDK required—just the requests library. Complete code examples included.
Nacho Coll 10 min readWhat is an IPFS CID? Content Identifier Guide (2026)
CID stands for Content Identifier — the hash that names IPFS content. See CIDv0 vs CIDv1, Node.js and Python examples, and how to verify integrity in 2026.
Nacho Coll 11 min readHow to Deploy a Frontend to IPFS — Decentralized App Hosting
Step-by-step tutorial: deploy a React or static frontend to IPFS with IPFS.NINJA. Pin assets, configure custom gateways, and serve your app globally.
Nacho Coll 14 min readIPFS Upload Tokens: Secure Client-Side Uploads
Learn how signed upload tokens let you safely upload to IPFS from browsers and mobile apps without exposing your API key.
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