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Benefits of Running IPFS Desktop in the Background without Active Interaction?
I am curious if there are any advantages or benefits to running IPFS Desktop in the background without actively hosting files or interacting with it. Does this contribute to the network in any way, or is there a more effective method to passively contribute to the network, similar to file hosting or sharing through other means? Additionally, would setting up a node be necessary for this purpose? I would appreciate any insights on this matter.
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1Running an IPFS node is highly advantageous for the network, and it can be easily accomplished using IPFS Desktop. By keeping the application open in the background, you contribute to the network's growth and overall performance. IPFS Desktop is designed to run on startup by default, ensuring continuous support to the network. The more nodes that participate in the peer-to-peer (P2P) network, the more the network's load is distributed, resulting in improved efficiency. This is particularly beneficial in areas where there is a scarcity of IPFS nodes.
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The InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a protocol, hypermedia and file sharing peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing data in a distributed file system.
