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APAC AMA Recap – November 2024

Jan 8, 2025

The latest APAC Ask Me Anything (AMA), held on November 21, brought together more than 70 participants, including many Storage Providers (SPs), for a deep dive into the Filecoin ecosystem. The session addressed a series of critical questions spanning governance, market integration, and project development. Below is an overview of the topics discussed.

Core Values and Market Integration

The AMA opened with a discussion of Filecoin’s core goals and values, emphasizing the network’s evolution as the ecosystem grows. Questions explored global events and trends and the steps needed to strengthen cross-market connectivity. APAC SPs play a key role in bridging the gap between Eastern and Western markets, and the discussion explored strategies for data storage solutions tailored to diverse regions.

The potential integration of AI with Filecoin’s ecosystem was also highlighted as an exciting frontier. Attendees explored scenarios where AI could enhance data storage, retrieval, and ecosystem scalability, offering new opportunities for SPs, developers, and L2s.

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Governance and Filecoin Improvement Proposal (FIP) Process

The governance segment addressed how the Filecoin FIP process operates, offering attendees a detailed view of its structure and pathways for community participation. Beyond GitHub discussions, stakeholders expressed interest in accessible methods for engaging with governance processes. The session also touched on potential updates to governance structures over the next 6 to12 months, reflecting the community’s growing demand for inclusivity and efficiency.

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Filecoin Plus Program

A significant portion of the AMA focused on the Filecoin Plus (Fil+) program. Participants discussed current challenges, including allocation inefficiencies and feedback mechanisms. The community’s call for alternative solutions and a more streamlined process was acknowledged, along with  an outline of  ongoing efforts to address these concerns. Attendees were encouraged to continue submitting feedback through formal channels and meetings to drive program enhancements.

Project Development and Scaling

Projects including Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) and Interplanetary Consensus (IPC) are key to Filecoin’s scalability and interoperability goals. Attendees expressed keen interest in timelines for deploying applications such as cross-network bridges, perpetual storage solutions, and data DAOs.

The group discussed recent technical milestones and the collaborative efforts shaping its development such as Proof of Data Possession (PDP) for enhanced retrieval services and the need for new guides and documentation for new tools such as Station.

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Looking Ahead

Filecoin Foundation is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where stakeholders and community members can engage meaningfully, share insights, and contribute to the ecosystem’s growth. Community  feedback and participation is invaluable, and we look forward to building even stronger connections in the upcoming AMAs.

If you missed this discussion, feel free to explore the resources shared during the AMA.

Thank you to everyone who joined. Stay tuned for the next AMA, where we’ll continue building on these conversations!

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