The Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) has arrived on mainnet!
This is a huge milestone as the network becomes programmable for the first time.
Read the full post here:
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Filecoin Foundation (FF) facilitates governance of the network, funds research and development projects for decentralized web technologies, and supports the growth of the Filecoin ecosystem and community.
Here’s a sneak peek of our annual report: 👇
Are you registered for the course: Web3 Applications & /?
✍️ You’ll learn:
✅ building on blockchains with decentralized storage protocols;
✅ Bitcoin, Ethereum, Filecoin/IPFS; and
✅ data science techniques
Register: corise.com/course/web3-fi
📢 We’ve got news! We’re deploying in space aboard ’s LM 400 Technology Demonstrator spacecraft!
More from , president of & , vice president & general manager of lunar infrastructure services, live from #Davos
Experience the future of technology at FIL Hong Kong during the Hong Kong ⚡️
April 12-15: x
April 15: Filecoin DeStorHK
See you in Hong Kong 😎🇭🇰 fil-hk.io
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The Filecoin Foundation is thrilled to be a part of 's May 6-7. Tomorrow, 5/6, join us as Foundation Board Chair sits down with for a fireside chat. etherealsummit.com
📢 With FVM, perpetual storage becomes a simple smart contract on top of the Filecoin network’s verifiable storage proofs.
Join us at The Filecoin Virtual Machine Hackerbase and begin building with us‼️
Sign up now: events.fil.org/fvm-hackerbase
The has committed 50,000 FIL to , one of the largest libraries in the world. This donation will aid in the mission of both organizations to preserve humanity’s most valuable data and improve access to information.
🔥🗓️Mark your calendars for FIL Austin, the ecosystem’s IRL summit June 8, 2022, hosted by Filecoin Foundation 🎉🎉fil.org/filaustin/
FIL Austin will bring together 800+ people from across the #Filecoin ecosystem.
It is the second day of FIL HK✨
Today’s schedule…
⚡️ 9am- Dim Sum w/ Filecoin and Friends Breakfast
⚡️ 1pm- FIL DeFi Showcase
⚡️ 5pm- FIL Hong Kong Network Base Happy Hour
We look forward to seeing you… fil-hk.io
Since the advent of social media, has its future ever been so unclear?
will be joined by professor, researcher, and writer, , to discuss social media’s current predicament and if decentralized alternatives could be the answer.
Set reminder
twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKq
We’re on a mission to deploy the InterPlanetary File System () in space!
The mission will take place in 2023 aboard Lockheed Martin’s LM 400 Technology Demonstrator spacecraft.
Read the announcement here 👉 fil.org/blog/ff-x-lock
When power is concentrated, data availability is vulnerable to single points of failure. This makes information susceptible to internet blackouts and link rot.
That’s why we’re working hard to build the tools to ensure data is available for everyone, all the time.
Packed house to watch ’s talk at the #FVM Hacker Base!
At #ETHDenver?
There are lots of opportunities to connect with the community this weekend!
Today, #Filecoin Foundation President testified before the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion.
“Cryptocurrency is already creating a better Internet—providing an alternative to big tech that puts people in control… Show more
Hey friends! Head over to the Riley Building, 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX, for drinks, networking and the last in #web3 gaming + a DJ set by fennec. Doors open till 9pm CT.
Registration and more info: networkbase.io/register-austi
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Fil Hong Kong starts next week 🎉
April 12 to April 15 - Filecoin x IPFS booth at Hong Kong Web3 Festival
April 12 to April 15 - FIL Hong Kong Network Base
April 15 - Filecoin DeStorHK at Hong Kong Web3 Festival
🎟️ Get you ticket now: fil-hk.io
Welcome to #FILSingapore! 🚀🚀
We're officially kicking off the biggest in-person gathering of the community in Asia with welcome remarks from and .
Follow the live stream for the Main Stage sessions: youtube.com/watch?v=y8F46p
💥Introducing...the first-ever Community Roadmap! A new resource for envisioning the future of Filecoin.
👀 Check out some of the community projects underway, and let us know what projects you’re working on to improve the #Filecoin ecosystem: github.com/filecoin-proje
We know that many data storage clients don’t want just to store data for a year or two - they want to store ONCE and leave the long-term persistence problem to the network itself ✨
Join us in the countdown to the #FVM: events.fil.org/fvm-hackerbase
1/ The recent launch of the nv19 Lightning Upgrade brings a host of improvements to the Network.
Here’s a breakdown.
fil.org/blog/Filecoin-
Two new programs recently launched to make it easier for anyone to contribute to the network: #FilecoinSaturn and #FilecoinStation.
Learn more: fil.org/blog/meet-the-
Are you at #ETHDenver?
Come visit the booth, chat with the team, and learn how to build on the #FVM, , , and beyond ❤️
Did you know that life sciences make up nearly 25% of network active storage deals? 🌱
What other industries could benefit from decentralized data storage?
🚨 PSA 🚨
The Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) has arrived on mainnet!
In case you missed it, read the full article here 👇👇
The blockchain is used by both the demand side and the supply side of the network.
Both storage users and storage providers generate revenue for the protocol…check out our metrics overview from the last year⚡️
Dev Grant Spotlight - puts digital creators in control of their assets.
Read the whole post on our blog: fil.org/blog/dev-grant
Do you want to better understand and help design governance?
Join the FF Governance team on its monthly Open Governance Call – no technical experience necessary.
🔗 fil-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist
TODAY - Join researchers and practitioners for a full day of talks and workshops dedicated to cryptoeconomics, at #CrytoEconDay at the #FILNetworkBase.
Registration is closed but we will be taking walk-ins!
⏲️ After months of hard work and building from all corners of the ecosystem, get ready, get set! FVM launch party starting soon ➡️
The Filecoin Virtual Machine lays the groundwork for the next wave of #Web3 ‼️
Join us at The Filecoin Virtual Machine Hackerbase and get ready
to deploy on the FVM: events.fil.org/fvm-hackerbase
#FVM is the most exciting new upgrade to since Mainnet launch!
Register now for the Filecoin Virtual Machine Hackerbase and start building with us👇👇👇
events.fil.org/fvm-hackerbase
We’re working with to empower the , , and greater #web3 ecosystems through a new agreement that creates a joint grants pool for Filecoin and Zcash projects.
Learn more. ⬇️
filecoinfoundation.medium.com/new-agreement-
At #ETHDenver?
Drop by the Filecoin Virtual Machine Hacker Base for a caffeine boost from IPFS + Friends, refreshments, and co-working opportunities with lightning talks and workshops!
Check out events.Fil.org/fvm-hackerbase for more details!
The NEW version of the Orbit program has been launched 🛸
The program will see several major changes, including more and ✨even better✨ Orbit community events!
The ecosystem added over 100 new projects from Q3'22 to Q4’22 🛸 ⭐️
Join this growing network and build with us today‼️
📢 The Filecoin Virtual Machine is taking the #web3 experience to the next level, enabling developers to build powerful decentralized applications that are secure & scalable!
Join us at The Filecoin Virtual Machine Hackerbase and get ready to deploy: events.fil.org/fvm-hackerbase
Decentralized storage leveraging the network is being used to preserve humanity’s most important information.
Datasets on Filecoin created by:
🛰 NASA
🩺 NIH
📡 National Weather Service
🏔 US Geological Survey
Key points from FF president to Congress
Mark your calendar for our upcoming event🗓️
April 12th-15th and will be at the Hong Kong ⚡️
See you there 🇭🇰 fil-hk.io
Scalability is key to unlocking the true potential of decentralized applications, and the FVM is paving the way with its high-performance computing capabilities 🌐
Join us at The Filecoin Virtual Machine Hackerbase and get ready to deploy on the FVM: events.fil.org/fvm-hackerbase
Insights from on NFTs and the creator economy at #FILSingapore 🔥
"We're on the brink of an extremely exciting era."
📺 Today's fireside chat featuring and covered financial privacy, financial surveillance, cryptocurrency, and so much more! Catch the replay ⏯️
Filecoin Virtual Machine will open doors to endless possibilities within the Filecoin economy/ecosystem, for users and builders‼️
Join us at The Filecoin Virtual Machine Hackerbase and begin building with us 👇👇👇
events.fil.org/fvm-hackerbase
Setup is nearly complete at #FILNetworkBase! Come tomorrow to network, learn, and connect.
August 24 - 26, at The Riley Building in Austin TX.
Register now👇
networkbase.io/register-austi
We're thrilled to announce the #FilecoinOrbit FVM Open Hack Day winners! Teams worldwide competed for $6K in prizes, building innovative projects on #FVM. 🌎
Congrats to our winners , Yuzhou Lin, and ! Check out their fantastic projects below 🧵👇
The number of projects actively building on the network keeps growing!
What are you working on?👇
Launching in Q1 2023, FEVM will be one of the most ground-breaking updates to the network ever. 🚀
To inspire developers to try out the new FEVM & unlock its vast potential, check out the Space Warp program. 🛸
Register here: filecoin.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0b
Thank you to everyone who came together, shared ideas, and built new solutions on #FVM with us at our Orbit Hack Days 🌎
The community was AMAZING 🤯
How can decentralized technologies like be used to protect human rights and preserve humanity’s most important information?
FF Pres. gives some examples: , Prelinger Archive, , The Starling Lab, , , + more.
🎟️✨ GIVEAWAY✨🎟️
10 free tickets for #FilSingapore are up for grabs 👀
Here’s how to get one:
1. Retweet THIS tweet
2. Comment #FilSingapore below
More info ⬇️
. gives you the tools to store, encrypt, share, & manage multimedia files w/ a digital wallet. 🧰
Read more in FF's latest Dev Grant spotlight: fil.org/blog/dev-grant
SAVE THE DATE: We’re coming to #ETHDenver with a Hacker Base! 🏔
Visit us and get an exclusive look into the Filecoin Virtual Machine 👀
Registration will open soon!
The Filecoin Network Base event is taking place this month 🗓️
⭐️ Where: Austin, TX
⭐️ When: April 24-26th
#Consensus2023
Register now:
networkbase.io/austin
Are you familiar with the master plan?
🌐 Build the world’s largest decentralized storage network
💾 Onboard and safeguard humanity’s data
➡️ Improve compute and retrieval capabilities to build applications
With 3,800+ storage providers, 17M+ Terabytes of storage capacity, and a growing ecosystem of 500+ teams and startups, the network is building the decentralized infrastructure of the future.
Learn more in the Filecoin 2022 Review
Fil HK starts this week‼️
April 12-15 - Filecoin x IPFS booth at Hong Kong Web3 Festival
April 12-15 - FIL Hong Kong Network Base
April 15 - Filecoin DeStorHK at Hong Kong Web3 Festival
🎟️ Buy your ticket here: fil-hk.io
Hey community 👋
How are you using the network?
Whether you're a storage provider, developer, or just an avid web3 enthusiast, share your story with us in the comments below 👇👇👇
💡 Want to learn about the latest blockchain technologies from the world's foremost Filecoin ecosystem participants and web3 co-builders?
Join us in Portugal next month for #FILLisbon Main Stage (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)!
Register today: fil-lisbon.io
Web 1: The early, read-only internet. Only a select few can create and speak.
Web 2: Read + Write. Billions can now publish content directly to the web, but only a select few can capture the value.
Web 3: The next generation of the web👇
If you want to keep up with the latest from the #Filecoin ecosystem, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter & never miss an update!
Interested in becoming a data Storage Provider on the network? Complete this onboarding form:
Come join us & experience the future of technology at FIL Hong Kong during the Hong Kong ⚡️
April 12-15: x booth
April 15: Filecoin DeStorHK
See you soon 😎🇭🇰 fil-hk.io
📢 The Filecoin Network Base is your home base in Austin ahead of #Consensus2023
Visit our co-working space to catch a lightning talk, participate in workshops with developers, and learn about the latest on the Filecoin Virtual Machine.
Register now: networkbase.io/austin
The global data market is expected to exceed 200 zettabytes by 2025 🤯
explains how exponentially growing data calls for more robust digital infrastructure like decentralized storage with a lightning talk about enterprise storage on .
#FFDavos
✨ Network stats update✨
😸 12,000+ contributors on GitHub
💾 3,900+ storage providers
💡 2,900+ new projects
🏢 500+ organizations building on the network
Give a warm welcome to Linkstorage – recipient of a and joint grant. 👏
Learn more about their unified #data #storage protocol to help #develoeprs sync, track, and monitor cross-chain data.
filecoinfoundation.medium.com/linkstorage-aw
#web3 #decentralization
In 2022, the network has grown from 22 PiB to 215 PiB of data stored on the network, making it the largest decentralized storage network in the world. 🤯
Read more about this massive data onboarding:
filecoin.io/blog/posts/the
🔥 x collab creates - project access 🔥
Learn more about what this means for the future vision and opportunity of #web3. 🚀
filecoinfoundation.medium.com/new-agreement-
Have questions or have something to share? Post in community forum‼️
- Ask a question
- Gather community feedback on a new feature proposal before opening a FIP
- Share a new project you're working on
- Find collaborators for your own project
Who's using ? You are!
The number of projects building on Filecoin & IPFS has tripled in less than a year. We're going to be celebrating that success + welcoming new projects at #FILAustin, June 8, during our event alongside #Consensus2022. Stay tuned for more details.
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330+ projects are currently being built on Filecoin and IPFS ecosystems
📢 The Network Base is happening April 24-26 in Austin, Texas
The Network Base is your go-to spot for cross-chain collaboration & connections in Austin, ahead of .
Register today👇
.‘s discusses how #decentralization, #transparency and #DataResilience can bolster collective civic action, and hold world governments accountable. #FFDavos
FF President rang the NASDAQ closing bell, as the recipient of this year’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Web3 Pioneer Award!✨
Today's schedule of talks in the Station at #WebSummit - starting now!
Come hear from , , , , and before happy hour at 4PM 🥂🍸
📍 EI69, Pavilion One
Join us tomorrow at 4pm ET / 1pm PT for the next episode of #TheDecentralists on Twitter Spaces. This episode, we will once again be joined by for a great discussion on platform cooperativism, Sacred Stacks, and more. Make sure to set a reminder!
twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXxy
The Filecoin Network has taken a significant leap forward in cross-chain interoperability with the mainnet launch of messaging and token bridging solutions by and
Starting NOW 💥: a conversation with and at #FILSingapore
Tune in to the livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=ZX3Inh
Experience the blend of technology and culture at FIL Paris 2023. 🥖🇫🇷
The Filecoin community will be at Son de la Terre, Paris from July 15-21.
fil-paris.io
Join us at the Network Base during the Hong Kong for a chance to connect with like-minded individuals‼️
April 12-15: x booth
April 15: Filecoin DeStorHK
You won’t want to miss this event. Register now👇
https://fil-hk.…
Today we were fortunate to feature two of the greatest minds building web infrastructure on our stage at the Filecoin Sanctuary, , and .
Juan to Sir Tim: You continue to fight for our rights and you continue to fight for our future -- thank you.
📣 #FILAustin Call for Speakers is open! Who would you like to hear from in the ecosystem? Nominate your picks today 👉 forms.gle/uLwH2PQ8KvcUwa
Scalability has always been top of mind for web2 investors and builders.
But the centralized method of scaling these organizations is actually a recent phenomenon that deeply contrasts how other things like ideas & movements have scaled throughout human history.
Thank you to everyone who applied to the microgrants⚡️
Submission for latest round of applications closed last week — stay tuned for future openings‼️
github.com/filecoin-proje
Packed house at #FilAustin to hear 's vision for the network.
Together as a community, we're building a decentralized, efficient, and robust foundation for humanity’s information.


