From 68bdd590a60b426c4d5f6ee4f21062bb9f70bbca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "google-labs-jules[bot]"
 <161369871+google-labs-jules[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:13:59 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Remove IPNS support and related content

Deleted IPNS view, content, and asset files. Removed references to IPNS from the README, sidebar, and documentation pages. This feature is no longer supported for hosting.
---
 README.md                  |  2 --
 assets/svg/ipns-icon.svg   |  5 ---
 components/sidebar.html    |  9 -----
 content/getting-started.md |  2 +-
 content/ipns.md            | 19 ----------
 content/links.md           |  8 -----
 js/sidebar.js              |  2 +-
 views/ipns.html            | 74 --------------------------------------
 8 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 119 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 assets/svg/ipns-icon.svg
 delete mode 100644 content/ipns.md
 delete mode 100644 views/ipns.html

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.
 
 ---
diff --git a/assets/svg/ipns-icon.svg b/assets/svg/ipns-icon.svg
deleted file mode 100644
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
+++ /dev/null
@@ -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>