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date: 2019-09-17
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title: IPFS Weekly 59
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## Welcome to the IPFS Weekly. 👋

The [InterPlanetary File System (IPFS)](https://ipfs.tech/) 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 in [chat](https://riot.im/app/#/room/#ipfs:matrix.org).

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Here are some of the highlights since the last IPFS Weekly.

## The latest

### v0.1 of the IPFS Explainer is now public!

After much hard work by [the IPFS Documentation Team](https://twitter.com/meiqimichelle/status/1172352640480530432), the A v0.1 explainer on how the IPFS content-addressed, peer-to-peer network works is finally here. [Check it out for yourself](https://docs.ipfs.tech/introduction/how-ipfs-works/)!

### Join the js-ipfs Early Testers Programme

The early testers programme allows groups using js-ipfs in production to self-volunteer to help test js-ipfs release candidates to ensure that no regressions that might affect production systems make it into the final release. [Read on for more information](https://github.com/ipfs/js-ipfs/blob/master/doc/EARLY_TESTERS.md).

## 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.tech/articles/)._

- [Enable IPFS Applications Through Private Networks](https://medium.com/temporal-cloud/enable-ipfs-applications-through-private-networks-28f98ea7358f), Temporal, 16 Sep 2019
- [Build a Versioning System With IPFS and Blockstack](https://hackernoon.com/tutorial-build-a-versioning-system-on-ipfs-77lvx2geh), Hackernoon, 16 Sep 2019
- [Temporal Proudly Sponsoring Our Networks RE: Infrastructures](https://medium.com/temporal-cloud/temporal-proudly-sponsoring-our-networks-re-infrastructures-a9ba8418224e), Temporal, 16 Sep 2019
- [Using IPFS Distributed File Storage for Game Asset Metadata](https://medium.com/blockadegames/using-ipfs-distributed-file-storage-for-game-asset-metadata-aac4478e3063), Blockade Games, 15 Sep 2019
- [Comparing Authentication Tools For Developers](https://dev.to/polluterofminds/comparing-authentication-tools-for-developers-47a2), Justin Hunter, 15 Sep 2019
- [Build a Versioning System With IPFS and Blockstack](https://medium.com/simpleid-dev-tools/build-a-versioning-system-with-ipfs-and-blockstack-5992e34b1bd2), SimpleID, 13 Sep 2019
- [Dedicated IPFS Networks](https://medium.com/pinata/dedicated-ipfs-networks-c692d53f938d), Pinata, 12 Sep 2019
- [An Efficient Procedure to Develop, Deploy and Monitor Iterative Performance Tests for IoT-FOTA Platform](https://www.asvin.io/news/an-efficient-procedure-to-develop-deploy-and-monitor-iterative-performance-tests-for-iot-fota-platform/), Rohit Bohara, 11 Sep 2019
- [Deploying Kyber on the Matic testnet](https://medium.com/@batatsar/deploying-kyber-on-the-matic-testnet-8d1bc49ffc41), 11 Sep 2019
- [First release of IPFS Portable User Settings App](https://blog.fission.codes/ipfs-user-settings-app/), FISSION, 10 Sep 2019
- [Nimbus team awarded grant for a native implementation of libp2p](https://our.status.im/nimbus-team-awarded-grant-for-a-native-implementation-of-libp2p/), Status, 10 Sep 2019
- [Enterprise IPFS for True Supply Chain Provenance — Part 2](https://medium.com/temporal-cloud/enterprise-ipfs-for-true-supply-chain-provenance-part-2-e18b07f20b80), Temporal, 10 Sep 2019
- [Password Manager with 3Box](https://medium.com/@ryanpedersen42/password-manager-with-3box-b6d6decf9fd1), Ryan Pedersen, 8 Sep 2019
- VIDEO: [SourceCred at Berlin Open Source Salon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK0vjRq-4oI), Dandelion Mané, 1 Sep 2019

## Open Positions working on IPFS

- [React Native Developer](https://berty.tech/jobs/react-native-developer/), Berty, Paris, France
- [Senior Backend Engineer](https://www.golangprojects.com/golang-go-job-dcr-Senior-Backend-Engineer-Berlin-MXC-Foundation-gGmbH.html), MXC Foundation gGmbH, Berlin, Germany
- [Senior Golang Engineer](https://www.golangprojects.com/golang-go-job-def-Senior-Golang-Engineer-Remote-Textile.html), Textile, Remote
- [Distributed Systems Technical Lead, IPFS](https://jobs.lever.co/protocol/9283f9b0-de64-4e1f-a221-5d02b0202198), Protocol Labs, Remote
- [IPFS Documentation & Technical Content Strategist](https://jobs.lever.co/protocol/e7db2c84-afd7-44a4-9a27-449c751d8289), Protocol Labs, Remote

## Tools and projects we <3

_[Awesome IPFS](https://awesome.ipfs.tech/) 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)._

- [ETH Pictures](https://eth.pictures/): The images are uploaded to IPFS, and an NFT (non-fungible token) is minted in the Ethereum blockchain to represent each picture.
- [Open Index Protocol’s DDX,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR8O0vnYQxs&feature=youtu.be) or Distributed Database of X, is a piece of software built on Open Index Protocol.
- [WAX Photo](https://photo.wax.gg/): A decentralized photo service that allows uploading avatars to IPFS and linking them to your WAX account.
- [Password Manager with 3Box](https://medium.com/@ryanpedersen42/password-manager-with-3box-b6d6decf9fd1)

## Coming up in the Community

_Did you know IPFS has a community forum at [discuss.ipfs.tech](https://discuss.ipfs.tech/)? Sign up to participate in discussions about coding, tutorials, see announcements and learn about upcoming community events._

- **New IPFS Meetup:** [Zürich IPFS Meetup Gruppe](https://www.meetup.com/Zurich-IPFS-Meetup-Gruppe/) will be gathering soon to discuss the potential and current situation of IPFS and (maybe also) similar P2P networks making economy borderless. Zürich, Switzerland.
- **19 September 2019:** San Francisco IPFS is hosting [How IPFS Works](https://www.meetup.com/San-Francisco-IPFS/events/264171146/) at Starfish Mission, so sign up to attend and learn more about IPFS and how it actually works! San Francisco, CA, USA.
- **20-22 September 2019:** [Our Networks 2019 RE: Infrastructures](https://ournetworks.ca/) explores the collective care and maintenance of alternative networking practices—new protocols, peer-to-peer connections, offline-first computing, and community-based governance. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- **27-30 September 2019:** [Offline Camp Oregon](http://offlinefirst.org/camp) had to be postponed, but it’s still happening! [Hear how past campers describe this unique unconference retreat](https://youtu.be/FNtpPW_7H1k) focused on the [Offline First](http://offlinefirst.org/) approach to web development and design.
- **28 September 2019:** [ProtoSchool - Shanghai Chapter: Technical Salon Session 6](https://www.meetup.com/Shanghai-Decentralized-Systems-Meetup-Group/events/264683729/) will take place at Caohejing International Incubation Center. Shanghai, China.
- **2 October 2019:** [Paris P2P Monthly Peer to Beer](https://p2p.paris/en/event/monthly-2/) is a meeting organized by and for the community of P2P and cryptography enthusiasts. Paris, France.
- **28-30 October 2019:** [Open Source Summit + ELC Europe 2019](https://osseu19.sched.com/event/TLD8) will feature Trevor Conn of Dell Technologies presenting “Securely Store IOT Edge Data with IPFS and Distributed Ledger.” Lyon, France.

## Thanks for reading ☺️

That’s it for this week’s news on all things IPFS. If we missed something, [send us an email](mailto:newsletter@ipfs.io) and let us know! That way we can feature you in next week’s edition.