IPFS Connect Istanbul 2023: What is Content Addressing & Why is it the 2nd Best Thing in the World?

Content addressing is an approach that solves a number of problems as well as unlocks new opportunities in online architectures of all kinds. How do we do things today without content addressing? How can a coherent, shared content addressing model that is widely available help with many problems you encounter with data?

Real-world examples of systems could be made simpler with content addressing and directions that IPFS should evolve to solve out of the box for common data challenges.