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Introducing Rich Previews and Short Links!
Get an introduction to submarining - how it works and why you need it – from the experts at Pinata. Embrace complete security and control.
Steve Simkins
January 11, 2022
2
Min read
Web3
The Power of Dedicated Gateways
The basics of what dedicated gateways are, and why they are so important for web3 development.
Steve Simkins
February 10, 2022
5
Min read
Creators
The Top NFT Acronyms & Slang to Know Right Now
Here's a list of the top terms and acronyms you need to know to get you talking like a pro.
Sarah Dutra
March 30, 2022
4
Min read
Web3
What is IPFS?
Learn how IPFS works, and the unique benefits it brings for developers, platforms, and creators building on web3.
Tyler Koenig
April 20, 2023
8
Min read
Web3
What is an IPFS Gateway?
Learn what an IPFS gateway is and how it can help you access files faster, more securely, and with greater reliability.
Kelly Kim
April 23, 2023
3
Min read
Web3
What is an IPFS Pinning Service?
Learn what an IPFS pinning service is and how it can help you distribute content efficiently—without limits!
Kelly Kim
May 15, 2023
3
Min read
Tutorials
How to Use Dedicated Gateways
Learn how to use Pinata's Dedicated Gateways for IPFS. Scale your project without limitations.
Kelly Kim
May 16, 2023
2
Min read
Tutorials
How to pin a file to IPFS with Pinata
Learn how to use Pinata to securely pin files to IPFS. Keep your data accessible, safe and ready for distribution.
Kelly Kim
May 23, 2023
2
Min read
Web3
How much does an IPFS Pinning Service Cost?
Figuring out how much an IPFS pinning service will cost can be tricky. We'll break it down.
Tyler Koenig
July 17, 2023
3
Min read
Tutorials
How to Mint an NFT on Base
Learn how to mint NFTs on the newest L2 Ethereum blockchain with Pinata.
Steve Simkins
July 18, 2023
5
Min read
Tutorials
How To Ship A Static Website To IPFS with Pinata
Decentralize your website using IPFS and Pinata.
Kelly Kim
July 20, 2023
6
Min read
Web3
Is IPFS a blockchain?
Dive into the synergy between IPFS & blockchain technologies and how they complement each other's data storage limitations.
Kyle Tut
August 7, 2023
3
Min read
Web3
What is an IPFS CID?
Discover the power of CIDs in IPFS: a unique digital fingerprint ensuring content verifiability & ownership in the decentralized world.
Steve Simkins
August 7, 2023
3
Min read
Web3
What is Pinning?
Understand IPFS and the essence of pinning for data availability.
Kyle Tut
August 7, 2023
3
Min read
Web3
What is IPFS used for?
Explore IPFS uses: dApps, blockchain integration, permanent web, faster content delivery & data integrity. Transformative data storage.
Madison Visco
August 24, 2023
4
Min read
Tutorials
How Developers Can Use Dedicated IPFS Gateways
Explore how Dedicated IPFS Gateways empower Web3 developers with enhanced performance and scalability for their applications. Learn setup an
Justin Hunter
August 30, 2023
3
Min read
Web3
What is an IPFS node?
Discover IPFS nodes: the backbone of decentralized sharing. Learn how they work and choose between self-hosting and pinning services.
Steve Simkins
September 4, 2023
2
Min read
Tutorials
How can I get my IPFS CID?
Learn how to obtain your IPFS Content Identifier (CID) effortlessly using the Pinata App or the Pinata API. Simplify your decentralized appl
Steve Simkins
September 13, 2023
4
Min read
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