Discussion: Explore other methods of sharing indexes

[machawk1]

Our primary use case is the expectation that an index file will be shared. While we have considered the eventual scenario of pushing the index into IPFS itself, would another method of sharing like generating a QR code be useful? @ibnesayeed I would be interested in your thoughts on something like this or additional methods.

[ibnesayeed]

If we were to use IPFS for index dissemination, for now, Mutable File System would be a better choice for sharing ever-changing index, until we have a way to established a decentralized index.

would another method of sharing like generating a QR code be useful?

I am not sure how a QR would be more helpful in this case, but you might have something in your mind that you can elaborate on. I think QR code is helpful when a small amount of data (like a digital key or URI) is to be transferred/shared to/with another nearby device which has optical sensors included.

[machawk1]

@ibnesayeed I was not aware of the Mutable File System aspect of IPFS, so thanks for the link!

The use case is relatively open-ended -- I am looking for a way to share collections of captures in a more succinct way rather than passing a file around or putting the index itself on IPFS. One example might be if the index gives context to captures that should not be shared, e.g., CDXJ w/ additional attributes.