Forest is a fully open-source, Rust-based implementation of the Filecoin blockchain developed by ChainSafe. It provides a full node capable of syncing with the Filecoin network, validating storage proofs, and supporting decentralized storage markets. Forest is modular, well-documented, and focused on performance and maintainability, making it ideal for developers, node operators, and researchers. As part of the larger Filecoin ecosystem, Forest plays a critical role in enabling verifiable, incentive-aligned storage infrastructure.

Features

  • Rust implementation of a Filecoin full node
  • Validates Proof-of-Spacetime and Proof-of-Replication
  • Syncs with mainnet and testnets
  • Modular codebase for extensibility and research
  • Supports Lotus interoperability and APIs
  • Storage miner and retrieval market support
  • Designed for resource efficiency and verifiability

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Blockchain

License

Apache License V2.0

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

Rust

Related Categories

Rust Blockchain Software

Registered

2025-04-14