diff --git a/published/016-2018-oct-30.md b/published/016-2018-oct-30.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7b16224 --- /dev/null +++ b/published/016-2018-oct-30.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +## Welcome to the IPFS Weekly. 👋 + +The [InterPlanetary File System (IPFS)](https://ipfs.io/) is a new hypermedia distribution protocol, addressed by content and identity. IPFS enables the creation of completely distributed applications. It aims to make the web faster, safer, and more open. Since that’s a pretty large scope, we track development across the ecosystem in this weekly dispatch. + +Looking to get involved? Click on some of the links below, see what we’re up to on [GitHub](https://github.com/ipfs), or join us on [IRC](https://riot.im/app/#/room/#ipfs:matrix.org). + +Want this update in your inbox? [Subscribe to our weekly newsletter!](https://tinyletter.com/ipfsnewsletter) + +Here are some of the highlights since the last IPFS Weekly. + +## The latest + ++ VIDEOS: See [Juan Benet’s talk](https://web3summit.com/speaker/juan-benet/) from the recent Web3 Summit, [“What exactly is Web3?”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l44z35vabvA) and [Mike Goelzer’s talk](https://web3summit.com/speaker/mike-goelzer/), [“Libp2p: A Modular, P2P Networking Stack.”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqVmEzsin3Y&list=PLxVihxZC42nHlc7J-UqeS-asagbehBeh3&index=30) ++ This week folks from [Protocol Labs](https://protocol.ai/) will be hanging out at [devcon](https://devcon4.ethereum.org/) in Prague. If you’re around town be sure to reach out and chat IPFS with them. ++ [Sweet IPFS](https://discuss.ipfs.io/t/sweet-ipfs-full-ipfs-node-for-android/3779?u=lidel) is finally here. Download the full (beta) IPFS node for Android at [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.rhaz.ipfs.sweet). ++ Check out the [new media section](https://libp2p.io/media/) of the libp2p site for the latest videos and articles on all things libp2p. ++ Learn how to [implement a payment channel with Libp2p](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2qCmwUlY2Q) in this video from Lucas Vogelsang, also from the Web3 Summit. + + +## IPFS in the wild +*Do you follow [IPFS on Twitter](https://twitter.com/IPFSbot)? For the latest mentions of IPFS in the news, check our Twitter feed or see the [latest articles on Awesome IPFS](https://awesome.ipfs.io/categories/articles/).* + ++ [Manyverse and Scuttlebutt: A human-centric technology stack for social applications](https://www.zdnet.com/article/manyverse-and-scuttlebutt-a-human-centric-technology-stack-for-social-applications/), 25 Oct 2018 ++ Check out this [IPLD demo](https://twitter.com/jimpick/status/1055249910914633729), 24 Oct 2018 ++ [YottaChain unlocks the potential of the IPFS protocol](http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3990415), 23 Oct 2018 ++ [The 5 steps to end-to-end encrypted photo storage and sharing](https://medium.com/textileio/the-5-steps-to-end-to-end-encrypted-photo-storage-and-sharing-45ad4aad6b14), Textile.io, 23 Oct 2018 + +## Updates and new releases +*See the latest releases of IPFS tools and projects across the ecosystem.* + ++ [go-ipfs 0.4.18-rc1](https://github.com/ipfs/go-ipfs/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#0418-2018-10-26-rc1) - First Release Candidate of largest go-ipfs release to date, 3 months in the making. If you are okay with living on the bleeding edge, please install and test! 😎 + +## Tools and projects we <3 +*[Awesome IPFS](https://awesome.ipfs.io/) is a community maintained and updated list of projects, tools, or pretty much any things related to IPFS that are totally awesome. To see more, or add yours to the list, visit [Awesome IPFS on GitHub](https://github.com/ipfs/awesome-ipfs).* + ++ [Introducing Agora v2: Get ready to cast your vote](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/agora-v2-announcement), 24 Oct 2018 ++ [Go Demo Rock-Paper-Scissors with libp2p](https://github.com/mikiquantum/rock-paper-scissors-demo), 24 Oct 2018 ++ [Small Focused Modules](https://blog.sindresorhus.com/small-focused-modules-9238d977a92a), Sindre Sorhus, 25 Oct 2018 ++ [Human Rights Review of QUIC](https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-martini-hrpc-quichr-00), a new encrypted-by-default transport protocol aiming to make traffic more secure – and much more. ++ [Coinbase and Circle announce the launch of USDC — a Digital Dollar](https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-and-circle-announce-the-launch-of-usdc-a-digital-dollar-2cd6548d237), 23 Oct 2018 ++ [This new zine Oh Shit, Git! Recipes for gitting out of a git mess](https://gumroad.com/l/oh-shit-git), 21 Oct 2018 ++ [How CryptoSource Eliminates Fake News with BloomID](https://blog.hellobloom.io/how-cryptosource-eliminates-fake-news-with-bloomid-c0d6b3b50dc4), Bloom Blog, 16 Oct 2018 ++ Mozilla’s [libdweb](https://github.com/mozilla/libdweb), an extension containing experimental libdweb APIs. + +## Coming up in the Community +*Did you know IPFS has a community forum at [discuss.ipfs.io](https://discuss.ipfs.io/)? Sign up to participate in discussions about coding, tutorials, see announcements and learn about upcoming community events.* + ++ [devcon iv](https://devcon4.ethereum.org/) is sold out, but lots of IPFS fans will be there, so keep an eye out! Oct 30 - Nov 2, Prague, Czech Republic ++ [Dapp Dev & Crypto Games Hack Berlin](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dorahacks-dapp-devcrypto-games-hackberlinfree-with-10000-prize-pool-tickets-49168232507), 3-4 Nov 2018 ++ Introducing [Decentralized Camp’s](https://medium.com/buildyourthing/introducing-decentralized-camps-second-yearly-hackathon-9de20516a321) second yearly hackathon, 9-11 Nov 2018 ++ [Sign up to be notified for IPFS Conf 2019](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJVVPwvp6RY3MUg1zAVl1g_5y2nGb7WJIMI1Hs6glzm7FLHQ/viewform), in Lisbon. ++ Introducing [AraCon](https://blog.aragon.org/announcing-aracon-the-aragon-conference/), the first Aragon Conference, will take place in Berlin, Germany on January 29-30, 2019. + +## Thanks for reading ☺️ + +That’s it for this week’s news on all things IPFS. If we missed something, [reply to this email](mailto:newsletter@ipfs.io) and let us know! That way we can feature you in next week’s edition.