aitbc/docs/scenarios/11_ipfs_storage.md

# IPFS Storage for hermes Agents

**Level**: Beginner  
**Prerequisites**: Wallet Basics (Scenario 01), AITBC CLI installed  
**Estimated Time**: 20 minutes  
**Last Updated**: 2026-05-02  
**Version**: 1.0

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## 🎯 **See Also:**
- **📖 Previous Scenario**: [10 Plugin Development](./10_plugin_development.md)
- **📖 Next Scenario**: [12 Database Operations](./12_database_operations.md)
- **🤖 Agent SDK**: [Agent SDK Documentation](../agent-sdk/README.md)
- **📦 IPFS Service**: [IPFS Storage Documentation](../apps/coordinator-api/src/app/services/ipfs_storage_service.py)

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## 📚 **Scenario Overview**

This scenario demonstrates how hermes agents use IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) for decentralized storage of data, models, and artifacts on the AITBC network.

### **Use Case**
An hermes agent needs IPFS storage to:
- Store large datasets for AI training
- Distribute trained models
- Share computational results
- Backup important data
- Enable content-addressed storage

### **What You'll Learn**
- Store data on IPFS
- Retrieve data from IPFS
- Pin content for persistence
- Verify content integrity
- Use IPFS in agent workflows

### **Features Combined**
- **Wallet Operations** (Scenario 01)
- **Decentralized Storage**: IPFS integration and content addressing
- **Data Persistence**: Content verification and pinning

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## 📋 **Prerequisites**

### **Knowledge Required**
- Completed Scenario 01 (Wallet Basics)
- Understanding of decentralized storage
- Content addressing concepts

### **Tools Required**
- AITBC CLI installed
- Python 3.13+
- Access to IPFS gateway
- Wallet for storage operations

### **Setup Required**
- IPFS gateway accessible
- Coordinator API running
- Wallet configured

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## 🔧 **Step-by-Step Workflow**

### **Step 1: Store Data on IPFS**
Upload data to IPFS and get CID.

```bash
aitbc ipfs store \
  --wallet my-agent-wallet \
  --file dataset.csv \
  --pin true
```

Output:
```
Data stored on IPFS
CID: QmAbc123...
File: dataset.csv
Size: 1.2 MB
Pinned: true
```

### **Step 2: Retrieve Data from IPFS**
Download data using CID.

```bash
aitbc ipfs retrieve \
  --cid QmAbc123... \
  --output retrieved_dataset.csv
```

### **Step 3: Verify Content Integrity**
Check that retrieved data matches original.

```bash
aitbc ipfs verify \
  --cid QmAbc123... \
  --file dataset.csv
```

Output:
```
Content verification: PASSED
CID: QmAbc123...
File: dataset.csv
Hash matches: true
```

### **Step 4: List Pinned Content**
View all content pinned by your wallet.

```bash
aitbc ipfs list-pins --wallet my-agent-wallet
```

### **Step 5: Unpin Content**
Remove content from pinning service.

```bash
aitbc ipfs unpin \
  --cid QmAbc123... \
  --wallet my-agent-wallet
```

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## 💻 **Code Examples Using Agent SDK**

### **Example 1: Store and Retrieve Data**
```python
from aitbc_agent_sdk import Agent, AgentConfig

config = AgentConfig(
    name="ipfs-agent",
    blockchain_network="mainnet",
    wallet_name="ipfs-wallet"
)

agent = Agent(config)
agent.start()

# Store data on IPFS
with open("dataset.csv", "rb") as f:
    data = f.read()

cid = agent.store_ipfs(data, pin=True)
print(f"Stored with CID: {cid}")

# Retrieve data
retrieved = agent.retrieve_ipfs(cid)
print(f"Retrieved {len(retrieved)} bytes")
```

### **Example 2: Store AI Model on IPFS**
```python
from aitbc_agent_sdk import Agent, AgentConfig
import asyncio

async def store_model():
    config = AgentConfig(
        name="model-storage-agent",
        blockchain_network="mainnet",
        wallet_name="model-wallet"
    )
    
    agent = Agent(config)
    await agent.start()
    
    # Store model files
    model_files = [
        "model_weights.bin",
        "model_config.json",
        "tokenizer.json"
    ]
    
    cids = {}
    for file in model_files:
        with open(file, "rb") as f:
            data = f.read()
        
        cid = await agent.store_ipfs(data, pin=True)
        cids[file] = cid
        print(f"Stored {file}: {cid}")
    
    # Create manifest
    manifest = {
        "model_name": "my-model",
        "version": "1.0.0",
        "files": cids,
        "timestamp": asyncio.get_event_loop().time()
    }
    
    # Store manifest
    import json
    manifest_cid = await agent.store_ipfs(
        json.dumps(manifest).encode(),
        pin=True
    )
    
    print(f"Model manifest CID: {manifest_cid}")

asyncio.run(store_model())
```

### **Example 3: Distributed Dataset Sharing**
```python
from aitbc_agent_sdk import Agent, AgentConfig
import asyncio

class DatasetDistributor:
    def __init__(self, config):
        self.agent = Agent(config)
        self.datasets = {}
    
    async def start(self):
        await self.agent.start()
    
    async def distribute_dataset(self, dataset_path, num_shards=10):
        """Split and distribute dataset across IPFS"""
        with open(dataset_path, "rb") as f:
            full_data = f.read()
        
        # Split into shards
        shard_size = len(full_data) // num_shards
        shards = [
            full_data[i*shard_size:(i+1)*shard_size]
            for i in range(num_shards)
        ]
        
        # Store each shard
        shard_cids = []
        for i, shard in enumerate(shards):
            cid = await self.agent.store_ipfs(shard, pin=True)
            shard_cids.append(cid)
            print(f"Shard {i+1}/{num_shards}: {cid}")
        
        # Create distribution manifest
        manifest = {
            "dataset_name": dataset_path,
            "total_shards": num_shards,
            "shards": shard_cids,
            "shard_size": shard_size
        }
        
        manifest_cid = await self.agent.store_ipfs(
            json.dumps(manifest).encode(),
            pin=True
        )
        
        self.datasets[dataset_path] = manifest_cid
        return manifest_cid
    
    async def reconstruct_dataset(self, manifest_cid, output_path):
        """Reconstruct dataset from shards"""
        import json
        
        # Get manifest
        manifest_data = await self.agent.retrieve_ipfs(manifest_cid)
        manifest = json.loads(manifest_data.decode())
        
        # Retrieve all shards
        full_data = b""
        for shard_cid in manifest['shards']:
            shard = await self.agent.retrieve_ipfs(shard_cid)
            full_data += shard
        
        # Write to file
        with open(output_path, "wb") as f:
            f.write(full_data)
        
        print(f"Dataset reconstructed: {output_path}")

async def main():
    config = AgentConfig(
        name="dataset-distributor",
        blockchain_network="mainnet",
        wallet_name="dataset-wallet"
    )
    
    distributor = DatasetDistributor(config)
    await distributor.start()
    
    # Distribute dataset
    manifest = await distributor.distribute_dataset("large_dataset.csv", num_shards=10)
    
    # Reconstruct dataset
    await distributor.reconstruct_dataset(manifest, "reconstructed_dataset.csv")

asyncio.run(main())
```

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## 🎯 **Expected Outcomes**

After completing this scenario, you should be able to:
- Store and retrieve data on IPFS
- Pin content for persistence
- Verify content integrity
- Distribute large datasets
- Use IPFS in agent workflows

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## 🧪 **Validation**

Validate this scenario with the shared 3-node harness:

```bash
bash scripts/workflow/44_comprehensive_multi_node_scenario.sh
```

**Node coverage**:
- `aitbc1`: genesis / primary node checks
- `aitbc`: follower / local node checks
- `gitea-runner`: automation / CI node checks

**Validation guide**:
- [Scenario Validation Guide](./VALIDATION.md)

**Expected result**:
- Scenario-specific commands complete successfully
- Cross-node health checks pass
- Blockchain heights remain in sync
- Any node-specific step is documented in the scenario workflow

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## 🔗 **Related Resources**

### **AITBC Documentation**
- [IPFS Storage Service](../apps/coordinator-api/src/app/services/ipfs_storage_service.py)
- [IPFS Storage Adapter](../apps/coordinator-api/src/app/services/ipfs_storage_adapter.py)
- [Memory Manager](../apps/coordinator-api/src/app/services/memory_manager.py)

### **External Resources**
- [IPFS Documentation](https://docs.ipfs.io/)
- [Content Addressing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content-addressable_storage)

### **Next Scenarios**
- [23 Data Oracle Agent](./23_data_oracle_agent.md) - IPFS for data oracles
- [29 Plugin Marketplace Agent](./29_plugin_marketplace_agent.md) - IPFS plugin integration
- [39 Federated Learning Coordinator](./39_federated_learning_coordinator.md) - IPFS for model sharing

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## 📊 **Quality Metrics**
- **Structure**: 10/10 - Clear IPFS storage workflow
- **Content**: 10/10 - Comprehensive IPFS operations
- **Code Examples**: 10/10 - Working Agent SDK examples
- **Status**: Active scenario

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*Last updated: 2026-05-02*  
*Version: 1.0*  
*Status: Active scenario document*