For over half a decade, I have been deploying IPFS on my Kubernetes cluster, gaining valuable insights into its operation within such an environment. Even though it’s just a modest singleton deployment, the experience has led to a deeper understanding of various nuances and potential pitfalls. This article aims to share the learned lessons and offer configuration guidelines to optimize IPFS performance in a Kubernetes setup.

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