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docs: CID spec should follow IPIP process #51

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We are figuring this out at this time. It will likely be a table of formats for secure distributed systems. So far, we want to address: IPFS's original protobuf format, the new IPLD CBOR format, git, bitcoin, and ethereum objects.

> **Q. What is the process for updating CID specification (e.g., adding a new version)?**
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CIDs are a well established standard. IPFS uses CIDs for content-addressing and IPNS.
Making changes to such key protocol requires a careful review which should include feedback from implementers and stakeholders across ecosystem.

Due to this, changes to CID specification MUST be submitted as an improvement proposal to [ipfs/specs](https://github.com/ipfs/specs/tree/main/IPIP) repository (PR with [IPIP document](https://github.com/ipfs/specs/blob/main/IPIP/0000-template.md)), and follow the IPIP process described there.


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