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+# This is a CODEOWNERS file
+# Each line is a file pattern followed by one or more owners.
+# Order is important; the last matching pattern takes the most precedence.
+# See: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners
+
+# global IPIP
+IPIP/ @ipfs/specs-stewards
+