IPFS is a protocol and peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing data in a distributed file system. [explorer.cere.network](http://explorer.cere.network/), by default, provides the functionality to store files using the Crust Network ecosystem. In other words, Explorer allows the storage of data in Crust Network for all Substrate-based chains.
FAQ:
Does it connect to our DDC? No, it connects to Crust Network.
What is the IPFS feature in explorer used for?
IPFS is a protocol and peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing data in a distributed file system. [explorer.cere.network](http://explorer.cere.network/), by default, provides the functionality to store files using the Crust Network ecosystem. In other words, Explorer allows the storage of data in Crust Network for all Substrate-based chains.
FAQ:
https://www.notion.so/cere/FAQ-47632bf4e3ff45ab999e66463d634fbf?pvs=4#6295bde824f545dd97e9d6496aac276f