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As discussed with @vaultec81, we have the following issue with OrbitDB, which leaves peers out of sync, even if they think they are in sync.

If a node that hasn't synced all the data or cannot connect to the network will view a different database state. If that same node is hooked into a blockchain where any Dapp operations require the data to be the same across all nodes.

Here is a related issue discussion, but not totally aligned with this issue.

We are expecting a PR related to this issue in the upcoming release of OrbitDB (possibly 0.24.1).

This is an on going discussion. Feedback is welcomed.

There are a lot of existing tools for JSON Schema that can be leveraged to create, edit and validate schemas.

https://json-schema.org/

IpfsDB uses OrbitDB at its core, which uses AccessController class by default, for access control. It also allows you to extend the AccessController class, allowing you access control using anything ranging from authenticating with Metmask, DIDs, etc., to calling any APIs to validate access.

Currently, we have following in our mind:

• IpfsDB will have 1 default access control, which will be extended from the AccessController class. The design goal for this default access control is to provide interoperability across multiple contexts.
  For that, we're thinking to introduce access control using multiple DIDs by default, but it's still an ongoing discussion.

• Apart from a default access control, IpfsDB also provides several pre-implemented access control models that suit specific use-cases. We're open to discussing possible use-cases and access control models.

• Also, at last, we will also expose the OrbitDB's access controller implementation, so that you can still extend it, in cases that are not covered with the provided access controller options.

So, the aim here is to keep and extend the OrbitDB AC model, provide some interoperable ACs out-of-the-box, and also expose the same OrbitDB AC implementation, so that you don't lose the flexibility.

Feel free to add your suggestions, concerns, etc. Go crazy!