Seed the Network
IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is a peer-to-peer protocol that stores files across a network of nodes. When you pin our content, you hold a copy on your machine — and anyone in the world can fetch it from you. No central server needed.
What is IPFS and Why Does It Matter?
Traditional websites run on a single server. If that server is seized, blocked, or taken offline, the content vanishes. IPFS works differently — content is addressed by what it is (a cryptographic hash), not where it is.
When you pin Rev Now on IPFS, you become a host. If our domain is taken down, our hosting provider pressured, or our DNS seized — every episode still exists on your node, reachable through any IPFS gateway or directly through the IPFS network.
The more nodes that pin our content, the faster it loads and the harder it is to censor. One node is a backup. A hundred nodes is an unstoppable network.
What You'll Need
Computer
Any desktop, laptop, or server — even a Raspberry Pi
Disk space
~2 GB for current episodes (grows over time)
Internet
Any broadband connection — runs fine on home internet
Time
About 30 minutes for first-time setup
How Pinning Works
- 1
Install Kubo (IPFS)
Kubo is the reference IPFS implementation. It runs as a daemon on your machine.
- 2
Start the node
Run `ipfs daemon` and your node joins the global IPFS network automatically.
- 3
Pin our CID
Run `ipfs pin add <CID>` — your node fetches and permanently stores every Rev Now episode.
- 4
Stay online
As long as your node runs, anyone in the world can fetch our content from you. The more uptime, the better.
Ready to set up your node?
Follow our step-by-step guide — covers Linux, macOS, Windows, and Raspberry Pi.
Full Setup Guide →No Server? Use a Pinning Service
If you can't run a node 24/7, you can still help by using a remote pinning service. These services keep content pinned on always-on infrastructure:
After signing up, pin our CID using the service's "Pin by CID" feature. The CID is listed on our Access page.
Automatic Re-Pinning on Updates
Our CID changes every time we publish a new episode. To stay current automatically, you can follow our IPNS name instead:
# Resolve and pin the latest version
ipfs name resolve <IPNS_KEY>
ipfs pin add --progress /ipns/<IPNS_KEY>
Our IPNS key is listed on the Access page. You can set up a cron job to re-resolve and re-pin daily.
You pinned one CID. That seed grew into a tree that shelters thousands.
Having trouble?
Check our IPFS troubleshooting guide for common issues with installation, connectivity, and pinning.
IPFS Troubleshooting →