> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vod-blockchain.gitbook.io/video-on-demand-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vod-blockchain.gitbook.io/video-on-demand-whitepaper/vod-blockchain-a-decentralized-video-streaming-platform-dapp-using-ipfs.md).

# VOD Blockchain: A decentralized video streaming platform (dApp) using IPFS

IPFS is a distributed technology which is more economical than blockchain storage.

*Video streaming platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion are both a boon and bane in our lives, as this privilege comes bundled with the responsibility of user privacy and data. Video streaming platforms store data in a server that is vulnerable to crashes. Decentralized applications, on the other hand utilize blockchain technology, which is a series of blocks connected sequentially. These transactions remain immutable. Thus security is enhanced. Binance Smart Chain based applications are decentralized. Distributed storage reduces the cost of server-side hardware and increases data availability. IPFS (Interplanetary le system), a peer to peer hypermedia protocol, stores immutable data, removes duplication and obtains address information for storage nodes to search for less in the network. We have also used a collaborative IPFS cluster along with the traditional IPFS system.*