IPFS / Arweave hosting

IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) and Arweave are decentralized storage systems. In IPFS a file is addressed not by 'where it is' but by content (content hash): an identical file = one address, and any node can serve it. Arweave is a 'permanent' storage network where you pay once for conditionally eternal storage. This is used for static sites, media, and especially for NFT metadata and files (so they do not depend on one server). Honestly about 'IPFS is not eternal storage', this is the main nuance: the mere presence of a file in IPFS does not mean it will always be available. The file is available while at least one node stores and serves it ('pins' it). If no one pins it — the file can become unavailable (garbage collection). In practice, for reliability, pinning services are used — and that is a paid service and dependence on a provider. So 'free and forever' is a myth; IPFS reliability requires constant pinning. We honestly state this. Honestly about Arweave: Arweave is economically designed for permanent storage for a one-time fee — this is stronger than IPFS in terms of 'forever', but here too there is an honest caveat: 'eternity' depends on the survival and economics of the Arweave network itself in the long run, which is not an absolute guarantee but an assumption. Honestly about immutability and updates: content by content address is immutable — if you changed the file, it has a new address. For static content and archives this is a plus (integrity), but for frequently changing dynamic content it is inconvenient: pointer mechanisms (e.g. names) on top are needed. It is not a replacement for ordinary hosting of dynamic applications with a database. Honestly about performance and maturity: access via public gateways can be slower than an ordinary CDN; the ecosystem and tools are less mature than the usual web hosting. Honestly about 'not for everyone': if you do not specifically need decentralization/immutability/independence from one server, ordinary hosting + CDN is simpler, faster and cheaper. We honestly assess the feasibility. Honestly about the effect: for static content, files, NFT metadata and tasks where decentralization matters, it gives independence from one server and content integrity, but with caveats about pinning, updates and maturity. Honestly about access: a real need for decentralized/immutable storage is required. An important boundary: this is IPFS/Arweave hosting; NFT — 1074; ordinary hosting/CDN — the standard for dynamics. The base price starts from 60,000 ₽ (depends on volume and pinning).

• You need to store files/static content/NFT metadata decentrally (not on one server).
• NFT metadata must not depend on one server that can go down.
• An expectation that IPFS stores 'free and forever' (a myth without pinning).
• It is not accounted for that content is immutable (an update = a new address).

• Storage setup on IPFS and/or Arweave (files, static content, metadata)
• Pinning for IPFS reliability (via a service) — honest about the cost/dependence
• Pointers/names over immutable content (for updates where needed)
• An honest assessment: is decentralization needed or is ordinary hosting simpler
• Honest boundaries (IPFS is not eternal storage without pinning; Arweave depends on the network; immutability; slower than a CDN; not for dynamics)
• A link with NFT metadata (1074) where needed
• Documentation and handover
• Review with you

• Decentralized storage of files/static content/metadata (for suitable tasks)
• Reliability via pinning (IPFS) or permanence (Arweave) — with honest caveats
• An honest assessment: for dynamics ordinary hosting is better
• Honest boundaries (without pinning IPFS is not eternal; immutability; maturity/speed; not for everyone)

• We assess the task: is decentralization needed or is ordinary hosting enough
• We set up IPFS/Arweave, pinning and pointers, test availability
• We honestly set boundaries (pinning, updates, speed) and hand over to you

• Does IPFS store files free and forever?

  No, it is a myth, honestly: a file in IPFS is available only while at least one node stores and serves it ('pins' it). If no one pins it — the file can become unavailable. For reliability pinning services are used, and that is a paid service and dependence on a provider. 'Free and forever' is not about IPFS. Arweave is closer to 'forever' (a one-time fee), but there too eternity depends on the network's survival. We honestly build this in rather than promise free eternal storage.

• Can I host an ordinary site with a database on IPFS?

  Not as a replacement for ordinary hosting, honestly: IPFS/Arweave are good for static content, files and immutable content. Content by content address is immutable — change the file, it has a new address; for a frequently changing dynamic site with a database this is inconvenient and does not replace an ordinary server with a DB. For dynamics ordinary hosting is simpler. We honestly distinguish what it fits.

• Are IPFS/Arweave better than ordinary hosting?

  Not better, but for different tasks, honestly: if you specifically need decentralization, immutability or independence from one server (e.g. for NFT metadata) — it is appropriate. But access via gateways can be slower than a CDN, the ecosystem is less mature, there are pinning and update nuances. If decentralization is not needed, ordinary hosting + CDN is simpler, faster and cheaper. We will honestly assess whether you need it.