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Re: [Multiformats] Multiformats Considered Harmful

Robin Berjon <robin@berjon.com> Fri, 08 September 2023 07:50 UTC

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On 07/09/2023 19:25, Melvin Carvalho wrote:
> A way I often think of IPFS and Filecoin is similar to Apple's iPhone
> and iOS: two creations from the same origin, meant to complement each
> other. Just a perspective that might offer some clarity as we discuss
> documentation and standardization avenues

Unfortunately, that is even more inaccurate and misleading than your 
previous description. I'm not sure that I understand what you're trying 
to get at insisting on a point that is factually incorrect and seems 
irrelevant either way.

Authoritatively, the IPFS Principles[0] define what is part of the IPFS 
stack. This doesn't include such things as Filecoin, CEPT2 Teletel 
Videotex, ponies, or warmer shades of the colour yellow. It wouldn't 
make a lot of sense, likeable as some of these may be.

[0] https://specs.ipfs.tech/architecture/principles/

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