Think of IPFS as the cool, decentralized cousin of HTTP. Instead of relying on a single server to store and share files, IPFS uses a distributed network of nodes that work together to keep your data accessible and resilient. Each file gets a unique CID (Content Identifier), like a digital fingerprint, ensuring the content can’t be changed or tampered with. Files are “pinned” to the network by nodes, and as long as someone keeps pinning them, they’ll stay available. No central authority, no single point of failure—just a smart, decentralized way to manage and share your data.