Ethereum File System

EFS is organizing the data on the World Computer

[JamesCarnley.eth 🦇🔊🖖 @JamesCarnley]

I presented @efs_project (Ethereum File System) at Web3 Weekends on May 8th, 2026. I was really nervous but I think it turned out well!
https://t.co/K4Zq4VNsrh

The web we use today is rented infrastructure so when platforms die, we lose our culture. To fix this, I'm building EFS: an unruggable, onchain index for public data that uses Ethereum as the CPU and IPFS as the hard drive.

I gave a live demo of the EFS web client, showed how shared namespaces and trustless lenses work, and laid out the long-term vision for a decentralized Cypherpunk OS. If you're interested in building a credibly neutral internet that will outlast us, check out the presentation and let's collaborate!

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

I would rather get EFS into people's hands early than wait for a false sense of completeness.

Try it out and let me know about bugs, confusing UX, or what you want to see next. Discord: https://t.co/1Nj8jJpPKD: https://t.co/mf88DjKjo1
Or drop feedback in the replies below!

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

The Ethereum File System Devnet alpha is live!

Come explore it, break it, and take EFS for a test ride this Bicycle Day.

App: https://t.co/TPC3s4YkwO
Post: https://t.co/GMSO6VV9Vr

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

Caveats: This is a playground, not a permanent home for important data.

devnet files will be deleted weekly

things may crash or change at any time

explorer views are under active iteration

It is live enough to use, but early enough to break.

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

We aren't trying to replace the web. We are trying to rescue it.

If you believe the commons belongs to everyone, come help us build it 🖖

Join the community: https://efs.eth (or https://t.co/CqgI1b6OgF)

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

The World Computer needs a file system.

We are building the Ethereum File System (EFS): a shared, immutable substrate for organizing onchain data and extending the web on chain.

Read the full blog post: https://t.co/h317g4cClr

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

EFS is a Hyperstructure.

Runs for free, forever.
No admin keys.
Permissionless and uncensorable.
Data is open and freely linkable.

It weaves the blockchain back into the fabric of the internet bringing the web back to its open roots.

[JamesCarnley.eth 🦇🔊🖖 @JamesCarnley]

I finally secured EFS.eth which has been a dream of mine for years! 🖖
It will serve as the base immutable URL for the Ethereum File System, allowing users to access and link to @efs_project data trustlessly. I am the happiest cypherpunk in the world today 🤓

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

We just applied for the ENS x Octant Public Goods Round on @giveth! Excited for the chance to receive matching funds to grow our impact. Support us here: https://t.co/jvHJJGG2Fn @OctantApp @ensdomains

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

Docs will take some time but if you're at all interested please watch the overview video. I hope we can use EFS to make the world a better place together 🖖

If you think EFS is a neat idea then please DM as I would love to discuss it with you! @JamesCarnley (Discord preferred)

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

An overview video and prototype of the Ethereum File System were created for HackFS 2024!

What is it? EFS is a public good organizing user's information on topics and enables simple access to that on-chain data

Overview: https://t.co/AHFkEE1Q3z
GitHub: https://t.co/MmfMzT5JLM

[Ethereum File System @efs_project]

EFS organizes everyone's opinions on topics and provides a credibly neutral web app on IPFS allowing easy access to that data.

What can we build?
Real time polling on political or fun topics
A place for everyone to fully express themselves
ReUsenet, open discussions on anything