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Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Protocol Labs is a research, development, and deployment lab that I started to build the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) project and Filecoin, aiming to create a space for innovative projects.

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IPFS, CoinList, and the Filecoin ICO with Juan Benet and Dalton Caldwell

@ Y Combinator

IPFS, CoinList, and the Filecoin ICO with Juan Benet and Dalton Caldwell

07/01/17

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Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

The InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a peer-to-peer protocol for distributing any kind of content, enabling efficient data sharing across various networks.

Andy Bromberg

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Filecoin, created by Protocol Labs, exemplifies a decentralized solution for file storage, incentivizing users to provide storage space through a token model.

Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

I wanted to build an organization that could facilitate projects like Filecoin, which could be seen as a way to build collaboratively rather than in isolation.

Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Filecoin was created to incentivize the distribution of content within the IPFS network, addressing the market for storage where some people want to buy storage and others want to provide it.

Andy Bromberg

09/15/18

@ Y Combinator

CoinList was started as a collaboration between Protocol Labs and AngelList to run the token sale for Filecoin.

Y Combinator Cast

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

We're building the operating system for scientific labs, providing free software to improve productivity and making money through lab supplies.

Balaji Srinivasan

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Larry Page envisions a part of the world for unregulated experimentation, allowing for innovation without the constraints of current laws.

Max Jaderberg

04/29/25

@ Sequoia Capital

At Isomorphic Labs, we collaborate with various companies to generate proprietary data, which has proven to be impactful in drug development.

Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Filecoin is not just a Dropbox replacement; it aims to replace cloud storage, allowing companies like Dropbox to consider using it instead of traditional managed infrastructure.