# README

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**This Launchpad site is now deprecated.** To see the newest information and learn more about IPFS, Filecoin, and everything else we will add, continue to our new curriculum page at <https://curriculum.pl-launchpad.io/>.&#x20;
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This repository contains intentionally organized and curated content for Protocol Labs' Launchpad program. We welcome contributions, but please read the Contributing section below.

This site is [published on GitBook](https://app.gitbook.com/o/-L_E2woSLfhpBp2IPz9k/s/dJC0yfHL6n4VMktmNXWq/) and the repo is located at <https://github.com/protocol/launchpad>.

**!Important** The default branch for this repository is **gitbook** not *main*. The published version of this is the gitbook branch, and other branches should be synced to the gitbook branch.

## Contributing to the Launchpad Curriculum

Please work with the team to review and organize Launchpad Curriculum. In order to contribute, visit the public Launchpad repository: <https://github.com/protocol/launchpad>

1. First, check out the [README.md](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/readme) and [STYLE-GUIDE.md](https://github.com/protocol/launchpad/blob/gitbook/STYLE-GUIDE.md) in the root repo for how to format and organize your content
2. Find the section in the [SUMMARY.md](https://github.com/protocol/launchpad/blob/gitbook/SUMMARY.md) file where you want to add your content.
3. Create a new branch or fork, and find the .md doc (or create a new .md file) in the `/docs/name-of-section` [directory](https://github.com/protocol/launchpad/tree/gitbook/docs) where you would like to add your content.
4. Create a PR for your change to the `gitbook` branch.

**Questions?** [ping the core contributors](https://github.com/protocol/launchpad/graphs/contributors) to this repository, or open an [Issue](https://github.com/protocol/launchpad/issues).

## Sections

### Launchpad Learning Resources

* [The Protocol Labs Network](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/launchpad-learning-resources/protocol-labs-network)
* [IPFS](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/launchpad-learning-resources/ipfs)
* [IPLD](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/launchpad-learning-resources/ipld)
* [LibP2p](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/launchpad-learning-resources/libp2p)
* [Filecoin](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/launchpad-learning-resources/filecoin)

### Other Resources

* [Pre-Requisites](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/other-resources/pre-requisites)
* [Protocol Labs Toolkits & SDKs](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/other-resources/protocol-labs-toolkits-sdks)
* [Built on IPFS and Filecoin](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/other-resources/built-on-ipfs-filecoin)
* [Additional Learning](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/other-resources/additional-learning-resources)