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Orbit Overview

What is Orbit?: Orbit is a P2P database solution that provides separate data models for each database and is designed to keep the data of decentralized mobile and web applications. It is built on IPFS and created by Protocol Labs and Haja Networks. It has implementations in Node.js, Golang, and Python.
Blockchains: Ethereum

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Frequently asked questions

What is OrbitDB?

OrbitDB is a peer-to-peer database for the decentralized web. It is licensed under the MIT License and allows for the creation of distributed databases that can be shared and synchronized across multiple nodes in a network. OrbitDB provides a secure and efficient way to store and retrieve data in a decentralized manner, making it suitable for applications built on web3 technologies.

What is the license for OrbitDB?

The license for OrbitDB is the MIT License.

How can I access the public repository on GitHub?

To access the public repository on GitHub, you have a few options:

Open with GitHub Desktop: You can open the repository using GitHub Desktop, which is a desktop application that allows you to manage your GitHub repositories. This option requires you to have GitHub Desktop installed on your computer.
Download ZIP: You can download the repository as a ZIP file by clicking on the "Download ZIP" button. This option allows you to download the entire repository as a compressed file that you can extract and access locally on your computer.
Sign In Required: If you want to use Codespaces, a feature provided by GitHub for cloud-based development environments, you need to sign in to your GitHub account. Codespaces allows you to develop and run code directly in your browser without the need for any local setup.

What features does OrbitDB offer as a peer-to-peer database?

OrbitDB offers the following features as a peer-to-peer database:

Decentralization: OrbitDB operates in a peer-to-peer network, allowing for distributed storage and retrieval of data. This eliminates the need for a central server and provides resilience against single points of failure.
Replication: Data stored in OrbitDB is automatically replicated across multiple nodes in the network. This ensures data availability even if some nodes go offline or become inaccessible.
Immutable Data: Once data is added to OrbitDB, it cannot be modified or deleted. This feature ensures data integrity and provides a reliable audit trail.
Eventual Consistency: OrbitDB achieves eventual consistency, meaning that updates made to the database will eventually propagate to all nodes in the network. This ensures that all nodes eventually have the same view of the data.
Querying: OrbitDB supports various querying mechanisms, including key-value stores, document stores, and log-based stores. This allows developers to choose the most suitable data model for their applications.
Access Control: OrbitDB provides flexible access control mechanisms, allowing users to define permissions and restrictions on who can read or write data to the database. This ensures data privacy and security.