Data Upload

Once the data is encrypted, it is uploaded to the IPFS network, where it is stored across multiple nodes. Each file uploaded to the network is assigned a unique Content Identifier (CID), which acts as a pointer to the file’s location on the IPFS network.

Key points in the upload process include:

• Redundancy: Files are stored across multiple nodes, ensuring that even if one node goes offline, the data remains accessible.

• Immutability: Once a file is uploaded, it cannot be altered or deleted. The CID remains the same, ensuring that the data’s integrity is guaranteed.

• Payment: The user pays ENCT tokens to incentivize validators to store the file. The tokens are used to reward validators who provide reliable storage services.