Lidel started in 2015 as a community contributor, creating IPFS Companion - a browser extension that brings IPFS to everyday users. He joined Protocol Labs in 2018 to work on IPFS (Companion , Kubo , WebUI , Desktop ) full-time, focusing on making distributed web technologies work seamlessly with existing browsers and standards. In 2024, he joined Shipyard where he continues working to bridge IPFS with HTTP and the web , helping ensure users have control over their own data and experience.