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Filecoin (FIL) is a decentralized, peer-to-peer (P2P) digital storage ecosystem and marketplace built on InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) technology. It utilizes the power of blockchain to incentivize users to share their hard drive space through the use of its native FIL token. The live price of Filecoin can be found on Kriptoks.

Filecoin offers a decentralized alternative to centralized digital storage solutions. It allows users to sell their storage space on the Filecoin network and set their own contract terms and prices. This creates a marketplace for digital storage where users can choose from a variety of options based on their specific needs.

IPFS is an open-source, free-to-use technology that enables decentralized file-sharing and storage. However, it does not offer any incentives for users who provide storage space. Filecoin can be thought of as an additional layer on top of IPFS that rewards users for participating in the decentralized storage network through the use of the FIL token.

In order to store data on the Filecoin network, users must pay miners - individuals who provide data storage - a fee determined by the Filecoin market. These miners must perform complex computational processes called proofs to verify that they are storing user data reliably. This ensures the security and integrity of the data being stored on the network.