Explore the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) protocol and peer-to-peer network for distributed file storage and sharing in this comprehensive video tutorial. Dive into the fundamentals of content-addressing, distributed hash tables, and the decentralized web. Learn why IPFS was developed, how it differs from traditional web models, and its key components such as content addressing, routing, and publishing. Follow along with a practical demonstration and gain insights into advanced topics like immutable content, bootstrapping new clients, and NAT traversal. Enhance your understanding of this revolutionary approach to data storage and retrieval in the era of decentralized computing.