How IndieNode Works
With IndieNode, you don’t need to be a tech expert to enjoy the benefits of Web3. Behind the scenes, IndieNode seamlessly integrates three key technologies to make the decentralized internet accessible, simple, and powerful:
IPFS (InterPlanetary File System)
IPFS is as a decentralized storage system. Instead of storing your shop’s files (like images and descriptions) on a company’s server, they’re stored directly on your computer and across a global network of IndieNode User’s computers.OrbitDB
This is a decentralized database for your shop. It keeps track of your product details, orders, and updates without relying on a central server. You control the data completely.Ethereum with Smart Contracts
Ethereum is a blockchain that can be used with "smart contracts." These are automated agreements that handle things like payments and escrow (holding funds until an item is delivered). It’s transparent, secure, and ensures fairness in every transaction.
This setup ensures you truly own your content and can run your shop independently—no middlemen, no control by big companies.
IndieNode is powered by GoLang, a modern programming language known for its efficiency and scalability. Go serves as the glue that seamlessly ties together IPFS, OrbitDB, and Ethereum smart contracts, enabling a fully decentralized and robust platform. Go is also the primary language of IPFS, making it the ideal choice for integrating and leveraging IPFS’s capabilities to store and serve shop data. With Go, IndieNode ensures fast performance, reliable concurrency, and the scalability needed for a democratized, user-driven internet.
