Crust Network
Crust Network is a Polkadot-based decentralized storage protocol that offers IPFS-compatible file storage for Web3 apps and developers.
What is Crust Network?
Crust Network is a Substrate-based storage protocol where a global node network stores IPFS-compatible files. Developers and users host apps, NFT metadata, and content through Crust Files and Crust Cloud, with payment and incentive layers anchored to a Polkadot parachain. The protocol also integrates with EVM chains including Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Optimism.
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