Store Data
This page is reference-only.
We do not maintain step-by-step third-party storage tutorials in Builder Cookbook. Use the official resources below for implementation details.
Prepare data for Filecoin storage
Use these resources to prepare CAR artifacts and storage inputs:
- Lighthouse documentation
- go-car command-line tooling
- IPLD CAR specification and JavaScript libraries
- IPFS Desktop / Kubo docs
Recommended outputs before proposing storage workflows:
- Piece CID / Payload CID
- CAR size and piece size
- A durable retrieval URL or CID
Store large data with Filecoin Onchain Cloud
Use the FOC stack for programmatic, verifiable storage at scale:
Store small data with storage onramps
For smaller datasets and managed ingestion paths:
Monitor storage deal status from a smart contract
For actor-level deal status lookups and contract integration references:
Incentivized data storage
For incentive design and onboarding programs: