diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6c56615f..5de0cf26 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,8 +2,6 @@
 
 # bitvid - Decentralized Video Sharing
 
-##### IPNS: [k51qzi5uqu5dgwr4oejq9rk41aoe9zcupenby6iqecsk5byc7rx48uecd133a1](https://k51qzi5uqu5dgwr4oejq9rk41aoe9zcupenby6iqecsk5byc7rx48uecd133a1.ipns.dweb.link/)
-
 **bitvid** is a decentralized platform where users can share videos and follow creators with privacy and freedom. Built with a static site architecture, it’s lightweight, efficient, and fully decentralized, making it ideal for hosting or local deployment.
 
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diff --git a/assets/svg/ipns-icon.svg b/assets/svg/ipns-icon.svg
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index e7c339a6..00000000
--- a/assets/svg/ipns-icon.svg
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
-<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD SVG 1.1//EN" "http://www.w3.org/Graphics/SVG/1.1/DTD/svg11.dtd">
-<svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xml:space="preserve" xmlns:serif="http://www.serif.com/" fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-miterlimit="2">
-    <path d="M21,7.702L12.5,12.322L12.5,22C14.067,21.135 18.879,18.483 20.477,17.601C20.8,17.424 21,17.082 21,16.71L21,7.702ZM11.5,12.321L3,7.599L3,16.605C3,16.975 3.197,17.313 3.514,17.492C5.104,18.39 9.93,21.115 11.5,22L11.5,12.321ZM3.421,6.692L12,11.455L20.672,6.742C20.672,6.742 14.041,3.004 12.486,2.128C12.335,2.043 12.167,2 12,2C11.832,2 11.665,2.043 11.514,2.128C9.959,3.004 3.421,6.692 3.421,6.692Z" fill="#5C6F8A" fill-rule="nonzero"/>
-</svg>
diff --git a/components/sidebar.html b/components/sidebar.html
index df518bf8..a91e94b0 100644
--- a/components/sidebar.html
+++ b/components/sidebar.html
@@ -302,15 +302,6 @@
               />
               <span class="sidebar-text">Links</span>
             </a>
-            <a href="#view=ipns" class="sidebar-nav-link sidebar-nav-link--sub" title="IPNS">
-              <img
-                src="assets/svg/ipns-icon.svg"
-                alt=""
-                aria-hidden="true"
-                class="sidebar-icon"
-              />
-              <span class="sidebar-text">IPNS</span>
-            </a>
             <a
               href="#"
               data-dns-link
diff --git a/content/getting-started.md b/content/getting-started.md
index 1088ce4b..d3f46855 100644
--- a/content/getting-started.md
+++ b/content/getting-started.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Ready to jump in? Here's everything you need to know to start watching and shari
 
 ## Watching Videos
 
-1. Just visit [bitvid.network](https://bitvid.network) or one of our alternate sites like [bitvid.btc.us](https://bitvid.btc.us) and [bitvid.eth.limo](https://bitvid.eth.limo). We also have other instances via [IPNS](ipns.html) gateways you can try.
+1. Just visit [bitvid.network](https://bitvid.network) or one of our alternate sites like [bitvid.btc.us](https://bitvid.btc.us) and [bitvid.eth.limo](https://bitvid.eth.limo).
 2. Browse the videos on the homepage
 3. Click any video to start watching
    That's it! No account needed to watch.
diff --git a/content/ipns.md b/content/ipns.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 036d4e6c..00000000
--- a/content/ipns.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,19 +0,0 @@
-# IPNS Gateways
-
-Below is a list of available IPNS gateways you can use with the hash `k51qzi5uqu5dgwr4oejq9rk41aoe9zcupenby6iqecsk5byc7rx48uecd133a1`:
-
-1. **[FLK IPFS Gateway](https://k51qzi5uqu5dgwr4oejq9rk41aoe9zcupenby6iqecsk5byc7rx48uecd133a1.ipns.flk-ipfs.xyz/)**  
-   A public gateway that resolves the provided IPNS hash.
-
-2. **[Aragon IPFS Gateway](https://ipfs.eth.aragon.network/ipfs/bafybeih2ebj55ki3wvasj5i3rhwgjn6e72f6vxsrlrjfqvzezot2eoeqz4/)**  
-   A gateway hosted by Aragon for IPFS content resolution.
-
-3. **[Dweb.link Gateway](https://dweb.link/ipns/k51qzi5uqu5dgwr4oejq9rk41aoe9zcupenby6iqecsk5byc7rx48uecd133a1)**  
-   A subdomain resolution gateway provided by Protocol Labs.
-
-4. **[IPFS.io Gateway](https://ipfs.io/ipns/k51qzi5uqu5dgwr4oejq9rk41aoe9zcupenby6iqecsk5byc7rx48uecd133a1)**  
-   A public gateway operated by Protocol Labs.
-
----
-
-**Note:** The availability and performance of these gateways may vary.
diff --git a/content/links.md b/content/links.md
index 6d815b7c..a3374759 100644
--- a/content/links.md
+++ b/content/links.md
@@ -129,11 +129,3 @@ Beta - [beta.bitvid.network](https://beta.bitvid.network)
 Main - [bitvid.network#view=links](https://bitvid.network#view=links)
 
 Beta - [beta.bitvid.network#view=links](https://beta.bitvid.network#view=links)
-
----
-
-### IPNS
-
-Main - [bitvid.network#view=ipns](https://bitvid.network#view=ipns)
-
-Beta - [beta.bitvid.network#view=ipns](https://beta.bitvid.network#view=ipns)
diff --git a/js/sidebar.js b/js/sidebar.js
index e11106ea..7f0db372 100644
--- a/js/sidebar.js
+++ b/js/sidebar.js
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ export function setupSidebarNavigation() {
       const match = href.match(/^#view=(.+)/);
       if (!match) return;
 
-      const viewName = match[1]; // "about", "ipns", etc.
+      const viewName = match[1]; // "about", etc.
       setHashView(viewName); // This changes the hash and loads the view.
     });
   });
diff --git a/views/ipns.html b/views/ipns.html
deleted file mode 100644
index 25105b5b..00000000
--- a/views/ipns.html
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@@ -1,74 +0,0 @@
-<!-- views/ipns.html -->
-<section class="bv-stack" data-ds="new" aria-labelledby="ipnsHeading">
-  <article class="card p-lg">
-    <div class="bv-stack bv-stack--tight">
-      <h2 id="ipnsHeading" class="text-2xl font-semibold text-text-strong">
-        IPNS Gateways
-      </h2>
-      <div id="markdown-container" class="markdown-prose">
-        <p class="text-muted-strong">Loading content...</p>
-      </div>
-    </div>
-  </article>
-</section>
-
-<script>
-  (() => {
-    // Provide no-op fallback loggers so embeds stay functional if bitvidLogger is unavailable.
-    const noopLogger = {
-      log: () => {},
-      info: () => {},
-      warn: () => {},
-      error: () => {},
-    };
-    const dev = window.bitvidLogger?.dev || noopLogger;
-    const user = window.bitvidLogger?.user || noopLogger;
-
-    const loadMarkdown = async () => {
-      try {
-        const response = await fetch("content/ipns.md");
-        if (!response.ok) {
-          throw new Error("Failed to load IPNS markdown file.");
-        }
-        const markdownText = await response.text();
-
-        // Convert to HTML with Marked (make sure "marked" is loaded globally)
-        const html = marked.parse(markdownText);
-
-        // Insert final HTML into #markdown-container
-        const container = document.getElementById("markdown-container");
-        if (container) {
-          container.innerHTML = html;
-
-          const highlighter = window.hljs;
-          const highlight =
-            highlighter && typeof highlighter.highlightElement === "function"
-              ? (block) => highlighter.highlightElement(block)
-              : highlighter && typeof highlighter.highlightBlock === "function"
-                ? (block) => highlighter.highlightBlock(block)
-                : null;
-
-          if (highlight) {
-            container.querySelectorAll("pre code").forEach((block) => {
-              try {
-                highlight(block);
-              } catch (highlightError) {
-                dev.warn("Failed to highlight code block.", highlightError);
-              }
-            });
-          }
-        }
-      } catch (err) {
-        user.error("Error loading IPNS content:", err);
-        const container = document.getElementById("markdown-container");
-        if (container) {
-          container.innerHTML = `
-            <p class="text-critical-strong">Error loading content. Please try again later.</p>
-          `;
-        }
-      }
-    };
-
-    loadMarkdown();
-  })();
-</script>