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FileNation is a file-sharing service built on IPFS that lets users send files without relying on centralized servers. It's designed for anyone who wants a decentralized approach to file transfer. The service uses the… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. FileNation – A simple way to send files using IPFS launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   File Nation▲5

   A simple way to send files using IPFS

   2018 · its alternatives →

2. 2AD
   A Decentralized StatusPage on IPFS▲316

   2018 · dstatuspage.net · its alternatives →

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   Rarbg on IPFS▲704

   2023 · ipfs.io · its alternatives →

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   transferfile.io▲85

   Encrypted filesharing through the IPFS network

   2021 · sedo.com · its alternatives →

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   Cirrus IPFS(Beta)▲89

   Securely decentralize your storage

   2023 · its alternatives →

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   TransferChain Send▲591

   Blockchain-based secure & private file sharing for everyone

   2023 · send.transferchain.io · its alternatives →

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   LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool▲250

   Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.

   2021 · landrop.app · its alternatives →

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   Slate▲202

   A file storage network for IPFS & Filecoin

   2020 · its alternatives →

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   Arxiv.org on IPFS▲238

   2021 · xirva.org · its alternatives →

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    TransferChain Drive▲553

    Secure & private cloud storage & file sharing

    2023 · transferchain.io · its alternatives →

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    Pfs – A Git-like distributed file system for the Docker ecosystem▲74

    2014 · pachyderm-io.github.io · its alternatives →

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    SendSecure.io▲96

    Send and share files securely, directly and free

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    IPFS▲84

    Peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol for Blockchain powered web

    2015 · about.ipfs.io · its alternatives →

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    Peer-to-peer secure file transfer using WebRTC▲239

    2016 · bitf.ly · its alternatives →

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    Catalyst▲75

    Private and secure media backup on IPFS

    2023 · the-freaking-catalyst.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    BLAZE Transfer▲231

    Send big files securely with BLAZE quantum-safe encryption

    2023 · blaze.cx · its alternatives →

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    Firefiles▲253

    Get your own file-hosting service in minutes.

    2022 · firefiles.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Blaze▲273

    Fast peer to peer file sharing web app ⚡

    2019 · blaze.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Ipfs-dropzone, a subclass of Dropzone.js that publishes to IPFS▲109

    Dropzone.js that uploads to IPFS instead of to an URL - fiatjaf/ipfs-dropzone

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    YouTransfer – Self-hosted file sharing▲133

    2015 · youtransfer.io · its alternatives →

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    Sendfiles.dev – quick, secure P2P file transfer using WebRTC▲43

    Web site to securely transmit files between browsers

    2021 · sendfiles.dev · its alternatives →

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    A website that converts any IPFS file to HLS and reups it to IPFS▲126

    2018 · ipfs-converter.com · its alternatives →

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    Encrypt and upload files to IPFS from browser▲73

    Hi HN, I'm building ThirdCloud with the goal to replace Google Drive for everyone: more private, cheaper & maybe better UI/UX. So far, I've successfully implemented the main feature, which involves uploading and downloading files. Files are encrypted before being sent to IPFS network. Would like to hear your thoughts on this proof of concept.

    2023 · thirdcloud.org · its alternatives →

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    FileFast▲16

    🚀 Large File Transfer & Cloud Storage Services

    2025 · its alternatives →

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