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content/newsroom/315_live/index.md

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 We are pleased to announce that ThreeFold's mainnet has now been upgraded to version 3.15. A few notes:

content/newsroom/316_live/index.md

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+---
+id: 316-live
+title: TF Grid 3.16 Live on Mainnet
+image_caption: 316-live
+description: TF Grid 3.16 is now live on Mainnet. Take a look at what's inside of this release.
+date: 2025-04-03
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: 316_live.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+We are pleased to announce that ThreeFold’s mainnet has now been upgraded to version 3.16! A quick look at what's inside:
+
+<br/>
+
+- A new stability update for ZOS
+- First prerelease for ZOSLight: this update makes it easier to deploy ZOS on cloud providers like Hetzner and OVH by improving network compatibility
+- Grid-Proxy Update (v0.16.6): this update improves how nodes and their hardware details are tracked
+- ThreeFold Connect Update (v4.2.0): including a Stellar to Solana bridge and initial support for V4!
+- SDK-TS Update (v2.7.0): this release includes fixes and improvements to enhance the experience
+
+<br/>
+
+Click [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-tf-grid-mainnet-release-3-16/4526) for more details. And a big thank you to all those involved in building and migrating this release! Stay tuned for news on TF Grid 3.17!

content/newsroom/316_upgrade_vote/index.md

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+---
+id: 316_upgrade_vote
+title:  "Vote: Bring TF Grid 3.16 to Mainnet"
+image_caption: 316_vote
+description: Calling all farmers to vote on the GEP to bring grid version 3.16 to mainnet!
+date: 2025-03-18
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,news,community,event]
+  news-category: [community,news, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: 316_mainnet_vote.png
+---
+
+After much work from our tireless developers and a successful testing period, TF Grid 3.16 is ready for mainnet release. 🎉
+
+<br/>
+
+We're calling on all farmers to vote before Monday March 24th at 10am CET via [the dashboard](https://dashboard.grid.tf/) or in the TF Connect app under 'DAO.'
+
+<br/>
+
+WHighlights include: a new stability update for ZOS, the first pre-release for ZOS Light, updates to Grid-Proxy, SDK-TS, TF Connect, and more! Find the full details on [the forum](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-tf-grid-mainnet-release-3-16/4526).
+
+
+

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+---
+id: aibox_teaser
+title: "Watch: AIBox Teaser"
+image_caption: ai_box teaser
+description: Get a sneak peek at AIBox, your personal AI machine for limitless exploration, and learn how to connect securely with Mycelium!
+date: 2025-03-20
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,news,community,event]
+  news-category: [community,news,tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: ai_box_mycelium.png
+---
+
+In this demo, watch a teaser of the upcoming AIBox – a personal AI machine built for AI enthusiasts, developers, and researchers who want to explore AI on their own terms – and how to connect to an AIBox using Mycelium, our encrypted overlay network.
+
+<br/>
+
+Watch the demo [here](https://youtu.be/5JW5z_gi2qM?si=7cj9y-Ho7ESu3Z3X) with timestamps for easy navigation, and leave your feedback or questions [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/watch-aibox-teaser/4527).

content/newsroom/april_demos/index.md

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+---
+id: april_demos
+title: "Announcing: April 2025 Demo Sessions"
+image_caption: april_demos
+description:  We have 2 exciting demos coming up this month. Save the date! 
+date: 2025-04-07
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: april_demos.png
+    isFeatured: false
+---
+
+We’re pleased to share that live demos are making a comeback!
+
+### **Thu April 10: Quantum Safe Storage w. Pulumi**
+
+Join Scott as he takes you through how to deploy QSFS using Pulumi in just a few steps – bringing the power of automated infrastructure as code to cutting-edge storage.
+
+### **Thu April 24: Multi-Control Plane Kubernetes Cluster**
+
+During this session, Mik will demonstrate how to deploy a high-availability, multi-control-plane Kubernetes cluster on the ThreeFold Grid – in just a few lines!
+
+<br/>
+
+Both sessions will be held at 7pm CEST / 1pm EDT at this [link](https://bit.ly/tfcommunitycall).
+
+<br/>
+
+Read the full details [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/april-2025-demos-quantum-safe-storage-kubernetes/4562).

content/newsroom/community_feedback_march/index.md

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+---
+id: feedback_post
+title:  Seeking Your Feedback to Improve the Grid
+image_caption: feedback_post
+description: Help us improve farming, deployment, and user experience by sharing your insights. Your feedback shapes the grid’s future!
+date: 2025-03-14
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,news,community,event]
+  news-category: [community,news, tech, event]
+extra:
+    imgPath: feedback_post.png
+---
+
+Grid 3.16 → 3.17 → ... → 4.0 → Web4. ThreeFold's journey continues and EVERYONE is invited! Experienced users: what's working? New explorers: what barriers did you face? Never tried it? Now's perfect - your fresh perspective is invaluable! 
+
+</br>
+
+OPEN INVITATION: Whether you're a Grid veteran or curious newcomer, we need you! As we evolve from Grid 3.16 to 4.0, every experience matters. Try the Grid, farm with us, and share your journey to help build Web4 together. Details [here](https://bit.ly/3DJNDFb).

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content/newsroom/depin_summit_2025/index.md

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+---
+id: depin_summit_2025
+title: "Announcing: DePIN Summit!"
+image_caption: DEPIN Summit
+description: We're thrilled to co-host this year's DePIN Summit with EV3 Ventures and Share, bringing decentralized infrastructure pioneers to East Africa to collaborate with local industry and government leaders.
+date: 2025-04-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,news,community,event]
+  news-category: [community,news, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: depin_summit_2025.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+We’re thrilled to co-host this year’s DePIN Summit with EV3 Ventures and Share! Please find the official details below:
+
+<br/>
+
+**DePIN Summit 2025 Announced for July 2nd in Mombasa and July 4-5th in Zanzibar**
+
+<br/>
+
+Mombasa, Kenya & Zanzibar, Tanzania – [April 2, 2025] – DePIN Summit, the premier global event for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), is set to return in 2025, taking place on July 2nd in Mombasa, Kenya, and July 4th-5th in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The summit, organized by EV3, Share, and ThreeFold, will gather industry leaders, innovators, and policy- makers to explore the transformative potential of decentralized infrastructure globally.
+
+<br/>
+
+Following the success of the 2024 edition, which brought together some of the most influential voices in DePIN, this year’s summit is poised to expand DePIN’s impact even further. There is a stellar lineup of speakers, including Kristof de Spiegeleer (Co-Founder, ThreeFold), Florian Fournier (Co-Founder, ThreeFold), Sal Gala (Co-Founder, EV3), Jose Aycart (Co-Founder, Share), Neil Chatterjee (CEO, Dawn), Alireza Ghods (Co-Founder, Natix), Robin Wingardh (Co-Founder, Wingbits), Raullen Chai (Co-Founder, IoTeX) and other leading entrepreneurs, alongside local industry and government leaders.
+
+<br/>
+
+Florian Fournier, Co-Founder of ThreeFold, emphasized the importance of the summit in shaping the future of decentralized infrastructure: “At a time where AI and the internet as a whole are going through a revolution that will bring a long-term impact on society, decentralizing the infrastructure while giving opportunity to the many to take part in this new economy is essential. We are delighted to host the DePIN Summit this July in Zanzibar. Please join.”
+
+<br/>
+
+Sal Gala, Co-Founder of EV3, highlighted the expansion of the event: “DePIN is rapidly reshaping industries across the world, and this summit is the place where the builders, investors, and visionaries converge to drive real impact. We’re excited to bring these conversations to Mombasa and Zanzibar, following previous events in NYC and the Bay Area.”
+
+<br/>
+
+Jose Aycart, Co-Founder of Share, underscored the significance of global collaboration: “The 2025 Africa edition of the DePIN Summit will be a catalyst for new partnerships and projects where it matters most. We’re bringing together the brightest minds to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in decentralized infrastructure.”
+
+<br/>
+
+The DePIN Summit 2025 promises to deliver high-impact keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, fostering the next wave of innovation in decentralized infrastructure.
+
+<br/>
+
+For more information and to secure your spot, visit [depinsummit.xyz](https://www.depinsummit.xyz)
+
+
+

content/newsroom/eth_denver_recap/index.md

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+---
+id: eth_denver_recap
+title:  ThreeFold's ETH Denver Recap
+image_caption: eth_denver_recap
+description: ThreeFold joined ETH Denver, with CMO Florian speaking on DePIN and AI. The team engaged with projects, investors, and deployed a 3Node.
+date: 2025-03-07
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,news,community,event]
+  news-category: [community,news, tech, event]
+extra:
+    imgPath: eth_denver_recap.png
+---
+
+Last week, the ThreeFold team made it out to #ETHDenver conference, one of the largest gatherings of the Web3 and DePIN communities. Our CMO Florian took the stage twice on panels discussing the current state of DePIN, AI and beyond.
+
+</br>
+
+Florian spoke on the AI & DePIN panel alongside [io.net](http://io.net/), DIMO, Daylight and Nosana on Tuesday the 25th of March. Check out our live tweet posts [here](https://x.com/threefold_io/status/1894520044295438635) 2 to get the full deets.
+
+</br>
+
+ Read the team's ETH Denver recap [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/recapping-eth-denver-2025/4516).

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+---
+id: ev3_report
+title: "Via EV3: 'ThreeFold - Rearchitecting the Internet'"
+image_caption: ev3_report
+description: By redefining IT infrastructure from its core, we can reshape the internet into what it was meant to be. It’s time to build for the next century—and ThreeFold offers a promising solution.
+date: 2025-03-18
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,news,community,event]
+  news-category: [community,news, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: ev3_report.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+EV3 released about ThreeFold earlier this week!
+
+<br/>
+
+**What if Australia depended on Russia for electricity?**
+
+<br/>
+
+Here’s a question: why would any reasonable nation choose to rely on getting their power entirely from a handful of countries thousands of miles away? They wouldn’t. For centuries, nations have focused on owning the critical infrastructure that powers their homes, businesses, and industries.
+
+<br/>
+
+What if Australia depended on Russia for electricity? It would present a major vulnerability. Yet, a similar power dynamic has played out with the Internet over the past 50 years. Today, ten countries control 65% of data centers, with the United States accounting for more than half. Reliance on the internet is only poised to explode as technologies like large language models and agentic AI systems become ubiquitous in everything from healthcare to national defense to gaming. This is unsustainable.
+
+<br/>
+
+Read the full report [here](http://bit.ly/4ixMoI0).
+
+<br/>
+
+More on [EV3](https://ev3.xyz/).
+
+
+
+

content/newsroom/feb_2025_roundup_03_03/index.md

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+---
+id: feb_2025_roundup_03_03
+title: "Unfolding ThreeFold: February 2025 Roundup & 03.03 Update"
+image_caption: Feb 2025 Roundup
+description: A recap of February and an update on the Web4 vision.
+date: 2025-03-03
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: feb_2025_roundup_03_03.png
+---
+
+As we begin the third month of the year, we are pleased to share a number of updates with you from February and to follow up to [our 12.12 announcement](https://www.threefold.io/newsroom/web4-evolution/)! On 12.12, we introduced the key components that form the foundation of our Web4 vision. As we move forward, we remain focused on bringing that vision to life and simplifying our product offerings, making for a more cohesive and accessible experience for anyone entering the ThreeFold ecosystem.
+
+### **Zero OS V4 Development**
+
+Zero OS 4 Development Version is ready, and 3Nodes are actively being deployed. We are missing some tooling around it, right now you need to be comfortable with using command line tools. We will have a more seamless integration in TF Connect (our mobile app) soon.
+
+<br/>
+
+Please note that the initial v4 nodes will be reserved exclusively for testing and development of v4 for an initial period of time (length to be determined). Rewards will be maintained throughout this testing period and are defined on our partners’ websites.
+
+<br/>
+
+If you haven’t already, you can order a v4 3Node from either [DuckFarmData](https://duckfarmdata.com/) (Americas) or [HostService](https://hostservice.nl/en/) (Rest of World)!
+
+### **3Phone**
+
+We are happy to announce the first devices have arrived, and we will be working closely with early adopters to refine the experience. The 3Phones are based on the secure [Volla](https://volla.online/en/) platform, which has a lot of great features and is usable as-is. Through Mycelium, we are adding decentralized Network, Mail, Messaging, Documents, and Calendar to the platform; this is expected to become available to our early adopters Q2.
+
+<br/>
+
+If you want to be part of the first to have a 3Phone, pre-order yours [here](https://www.threefold.io/signup/), and help shape the future of decentralized communication!
+
+### **3Router**
+
+We're designing the 3Router as a key piece of our decentralized network, seamlessly integrating our Mycelium technology to provide secure, peer-to-peer connectivity. This router will empower users to contribute to a more resilient, people-owned Internet.
+
+<br/>
+
+To bring the 3Router to life, we’re first measuring community interest. As outlined in our documentation, we’ll begin production once we reach 10,000 pre-registrations. If you’re excited about decentralized networking and want to be part of this movement, you can pre-register [here](https://www.threefold.io/signup/).
+
+### **Simplifying the ThreeFold Open Source Cloud**
+
+We are proud of how the **ThreeFold Cloud** has evolved over the years into a powerful and versatile solution for running decentralized cloud workloads. However, to drive broader adoption, we recognize the need for greater clarity and simplicity in how we present and deliver our offerings.
+
+<br/>
+
+In our simplification, we will focus on three core services:
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Virtual Machines** for running applications efficiently
+- **Web Gateways** to provide seamless connectivity between the Internet and your Virtual Machines
+- **Mycelium** as the network layer, enabling secure and scalable connectivity
+
+<br/>
+
+By streamlining our product offering, we aim to make the cloud more accessible and easier to understand. This shift will be supported by a simplified dashboard and improved documentation, ensuring users can onboard and deploy with ease.
+
+<br/>
+
+The rest of the features and capabilities will be moved to a separate solution tentatively called “Labs,” where users can continue to test and experiment.
+
+### **Mycelium – Now With Enhanced Decentralized Features**
+
+Mycelium is an end-to-end encrypted overlay network designed for secure, scalable, and resilient networking, and plays an essential role in the Web4 vision. While Mycelium has already been introduced, it will be greatly expanded this year. Lately, the team’s efforts have been focused on stability and upcoming work is planned around scalability.
+
+<br/>
+
+**What Mycelium Offers Today:**
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Smart Routing:** Ensures optimal speed and efficiency
+- **End-to-End Encryption:** Keeps all communications private and secure
+- **Resilient Networking:** Automatically reroutes in case of a link failure
+- **Decentralized Identity:** Every node’s IPv6 address is linked to a private key
+- **Multi-Protocol Support:** Works with QUIC, TCP, and more (NAT hole-punching coming soon)
+- **TUN-less Operation:** Functions as a secure message bus without modifying system settings
+
+<br/>
+
+Currently, Mycelium supports up to 100,000 users per network, and we continue to enhance its scalability. It’s already live on the ThreeFold Grid and available for [Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux](https://www.mycelium.threefold.io/download/).
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/mycelium_web.png#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+**What’s Next for Mycelium?** In the future, Mycelium will enable:
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Secure, decentralized communication** (chat, mail, …)
+- **Encrypted video calls and messaging**
+- **AI Agents and AI-optimized data pipelines** for advanced computing integration
+- **Decentralized CDN functionality** for efficient global content delivery
+- **Integrated name services (DNS)** to improve routing and load balancing
+
+<br/>
+
+These enhancements will make Mycelium an essential tool in building a resilient, scalable, and efficient Web4 ecosystem.
+
+<br/>
+
+Download Mycelium [now](https://www.mycelium.threefold.io/download/)!
+Check the Mycelium [website](https://www.mycelium.threefold.io/) & [documentation](https://threefold.info/mycelium/docs/). Feel free to give your feedback on the forum or the chat. 
+
+### **Introducing AIBox – Your Personal AI Powerhouse**
+
+AI is transforming the world, but centralized AI infrastructure comes with high costs, privacy concerns, and lack of control. **AIBox** is a high-performance, self-hosted AI compute device that puts the power back in your hands.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/aibox_web.png#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+**Why AIBox?** Unlike traditional AI hardware, AIBox allows you to regain your investment by renting out unused GPU capacity. This enables AI enthusiasts, developers, and researchers to fund their own AI projects in a sustainable way while maintaining full control of the hardware.
+
+<br/>
+
+**AIBox Capabilities:**
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Run AI Models with Full Control:**
+    - Execute AI models directly on your dedicated GPU.
+    - Choose which models can run on your AIBox.
+    - Reserve 100% of your GPU for your own workloads when needed.
+- **Rent Out Virtual Machines (CloudSlices):**
+    - Slice your hardware into up to 8 Virtual Machines.
+    - Allocate 0, 1, or 2 GPUs per VM with no oversubscription.
+    - Manage access permissions for connected users.
+- **Lightweight, Secure, and Flexible VM Environments:**
+    - VMs include a minimal OS with Docker (Podman) support.
+    - Each VM is securely connected via Mycelium.
+    - Pre-built Docker images allow quick deployment.
+    - Supports native Docker images and flights.
+    - Web gateways enable external VM connections.
+
+<br/>
+
+More details on AIBox will be shared in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, you can explore the [website](https://aibox.threefold.io/) and [documentation](https://threefold.info/aibox/docs/) and provide your feedback.
+
+<br/>
+
+Pre-register for your AIBox [here](https://form.typeform.com/to/GO9G8ZBa).
+
+<br/>
+ 
+Note: Our team has created the vision, but to fully realize this project, we will need its own dedicated team. We’re providing funding and looking for **a Lead with growth hacking expertise, a Growth Hacker, and a Channel Specialist** to drive it forward. If you are interested, please get in touch with the team through the [forum](https://forum.threefold.io/), [Telegram Chat](https://t.me/threefold), or by email (info@threefold.io).
+
+<br/>
+
+**The Web4 Vision Grows:** The Web4 journey continues! In December we announced v4 3Node, 3Phone, and 3Router and today we have introduced two more elements to the picture. You can start to see how the vision is coming to life:
+
+<br/>
+
+- 3Nodes and AIBoxes provide much-needed resources to power the grid
+- Mycelium serves as the end-to-end network connecting us all
+- 3Routers form an unbreakable network by running Mycelium
+- 3Phones serve as our secure access points into the ecosystem
+
+### Community Expansion: On the Ground @ ETH Denver
+
+Last week, some of the team attended the ETH Denver conference last week, one of the biggest gatherings of the Web3 and DePIN communities. Florian took the stage twice on panels discussing the current state of DePIN and beyond this, the team was busy meeting other projects and investors and even installed a 3Node in the data center of a potential future collaborator. We’ll share a more detailed update soon.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/flo_eth.jpeg#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/team_eth.jpeg#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+### **Looking Ahead**
+
+This week:
+
+<br/>
+
+- Kristof and Florian continue their on the ground efforts at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the largest and most influential connectivity event in the world
+
+<br/>
+
+This month:
+
+<br/>
+
+- We will be posting follow-up videos and demos regarding these updates
+- We have a couple of announcements regarding an exciting collaboration in the DePIN space
+- The team continues to work on Web4 components to bring us closer to our vision of a decentralized, private, and secure, agent-centric Internet.
+
+<br/>
+
+Thanks for your time to read this update and be sure to leave your feedback.

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+---
+id: jan_2025_roundup
+title: "Unfolding ThreeFold: January 2025 Roundup"
+image_caption: Jan 2025 Roundup
+description: A breakdown of happenings from around the ecosystem over the past month!
+date: 2025-02-04
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: jan_2025_roundup.png
+---
+
+We hope you’ve had a fantastic start to the year. 🎉 Here’s a breakdown of happenings from around the ecosystem over the past month.
+
+### **TF Grid Operational Updates**
+
+There has been major progress on TF Grid 3.16. Some of the key highlights of the release include:
+
+<br/>
+
+- Stabilization of Mycelium 🌐
+- Support of ZOS light integration within the dashboard 🛠
+- Automation for deploying ZOS on cloud providers like Hetzner 💡
+
+<br/>
+
+This latest feature brings another flexible way of expanding ThreeFold capacity. We’ll share more on this upcoming grid version as it heads towards release.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/316_progress.png#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+Additionally, the team is working on Zero-OS V4 and the overall V4 infrastructure. This includes working on a V4 bootstrap image generator, as well as a V4 Flist image Hub and a V4 node registrar tool.
+
+<br/>
+
+There were two Grid Enhancement Proposals last month – one on [adjusting the minting code](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-adjusting-minting-code-regarding-carbon-offset/4477) regarding a pool of tokens reserved for a carbon offset initiative (this vote passed) and one on [token-based voting](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-token-based-voting/4479) (this vote was rejected). Thanks for the conversation on these topics and to all who voted – your participation is essential and appreciated in this decentralized movement.
+
+### **Web4 Roadmap**
+
+In December, we announced the Web4 components: V4 3Node, 3Phone (+ 3Bot), and 3Router.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/web4_components.png#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+The initial [V4 3Nodes](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3node/) are currently being sold by two vendors from the community – HostService and Duck Farm Data! 🤝 The development team is actively working on v4 infrastructure and one of our primary goals for 2025 is to expand the v4 grid – substantially . We’re building a node sale campaign 🌏 as we speak and this will ramp up in the coming months.
+
+<br/>
+
+[3Phones](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3phone) come with [built-in decentralized apps](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3bot) and seamlessly integrate with the ThreeFold Grid. The team expects a Q2 release for the 3Phone.
+
+<br/>
+
+We are super excited for the [3Router](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3router/)! Powered by our Mycelium technology, these routers will form the backbone of a truly decentralized network and have the potential to enable seamless, secure communication between every person and machine on the planet. 🤯 We will be sharing more info as we have it – and we expect to begin production and delivery once 10,000 units have been pre-ordered.
+
+### **Testing LLMs on the ThreeFold Grid**
+
+The age of AI is upon us and we are firm believers that decentralized infrastructure is needed in order to bring forward this era in a responsible way. With an infrastructure layer like ThreeFold, AI LLMs can be autonomous and geographically aware, while empowering individuals and communities to oversee their development and use. The cost to provision becomes much lower, performance can be much higher. 💡 And then there are the obvious privacy and security benefits provided by a decentralized infrastructure.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/llm_test.png#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+The team is looking into efficient ways to run LLM models on the grid. We are currently exploring hardware combinations to optimize LLM workloads. Current tests involve a dual RX 7900 XTX layout, which consist of two small GPUs running in parallel. The tests are impressive so far and we look forward to demonstrating these capabilities to the community in the near future.
+
+<br/>
+
+An advantage to consider: the grid uses deterministic deployment and users know exactly which LLM model they are using and where the workload is being hosted. We call this geo-aware AI deployment. From our perspective, this gives an interesting edge to AI deployments on the grid.
+
+### **On the Ground**
+
+Some of the team including CEO Kristof De Spiegeleer and co-founder Florian Fournier were present at Davos in Switzerland to speak about ThreeFold. Kristof and Florian both spoke at the Africa House Future Forum 🌍 – Kristof about how data and technology can enable a leapfrog model for Africa, and Florian on a panel about Web3, AI, and Blockchain technologies with a focus on innovative strategies for financial inclusion.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/kristof_davos.jpeg#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+### **Looking Ahead**
+
+We’re gearing up for evolution and expansion – fine-tuning version 3 of the grid, building version 4, planning a node sale campaign, and looking forward to demonstrating the grid's capabilities around AI and LLMs.
+
+<br/>
+
+As we push forward, your participation is more important than ever. Whether you’re a farmer, a developer, a community advocate, or just someone passionate about decentralization, there’s a place for you in the ThreeFold movement. More to come.

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+---
+id: march_2025_roundup
+title: "Unfolding ThreeFold: March 2025 Roundup"
+image_caption: March 2025 Roundup
+description: March was packed with progress – from technology to coverage to collaboration! Dive in to learn more.
+date: 2025-04-03
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: march_2025_roundup.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+March (and the first days of April) was packed with progress – from exciting updates to the ThreeFold Grid to coverage by EV3 and the announcement of the DePIN summit to new demos and community discussions. Let’s look at the highlights!
+
+### **TF Grid 3.16 Live on Mainnet!**
+
+Thanks to our developers and grid testers for their efforts on building version 3.16 of the ThreeFold Grid. Earlier in the month, we created a Grid Enhancement Proposal to bring 3.16 to mainnet, which passed after a positive vote. Thanks to all those who took part – you are the backbone of our community!
+
+<br/>
+
+Last week, the team began the process of migrating 3.16 to mainnet. During the migration they identified a small issue which was fixed, and we’re happy to share that version 3.16 is now live on mainnet! ✅ Some of the highlights of this release include:
+
+<br/>
+
+- A new stability update for Zero OS (ZOS)
+- The first prerelease of ZOS Light, making it easier to deploy ZOS on cloud providers like Hetzner and OVH by improving network compatibility.
+- A Grid-Proxy update, improving how nodes and their hardware details are tracked
+- Several updates to the TF Connect app: initial support for v4, a bridge to Solana, and more!
+
+<br/>
+
+Take a look at [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-tf-grid-mainnet-release-3-16/4526) for more details, and thanks again to all involved in bringing this release live! Stay tuned for more on TF Grid 3.17 and other upcoming activities (check our looking ahead section at the end of this post).
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/ev3report.jpeg#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+### **Escape Velocity (EV3) Reports on ThreeFold**
+
+[Escape Velocity](https://ev3.xyz/) 🚀(EV3) has been doing research in the DePIN space about what true digital autonomy is and has shared their findings. Recently, they released a report entitled ‘ThreeFold: Rearchitecting the Internet.” The report covered several themes including:
+
+<br/>
+
+- The vulnerability of global dependence, particularly as it relates to the Internet
+- Challenges with TCP/IP
+- Centralization of Internet control and why decentralization is key
+- How ThreeFold offers a groundbreaking solution
+
+<br/>
+
+We’re proud of what we have built – and are building towards – and we’re pleased EV3 took the time to report on it. You can find the full coverage [here](https://paragraph.xyz/@ev3news/threefold-rearchitecting-the-internet).
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/depinsummit.png#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+### **We’re Co-Hosting This Year’s DePIN Summit**
+
+We’re thrilled to be co-hosting DePIN Summit 2025 this July alongside EV3 and [Share](https://www.share.inc/)! Together we’re bringing the pioneers of decentralized infrastructure to East Africa 🌍 to discuss and collaborate alongside local industry and government leaders. Initial speakers include ThreeFold’s own Kristof De Spiegeleer and Florian Fournier, Sal Gala from EV3, Jose Aycart from Share, Neil Chatterjee from [Dawn](https://www.dawninternet.com/), and Raullen Chai from [IoTeX](https://iotex.io/)!
+
+<br/>
+
+Find all the details [here](http://www.depinsummit.xyz/).
+
+### **V4 Nodes Have Started to Ship!**
+
+As reported [last month](https://forum.threefold.io/t/unfolding-threefold-february-2025-roundup-03-03-update/4514), Zero OS 4 Development version has come alive, and v4 nodes have started to ship.
+
+<br/>
+
+If you haven’t already, you can order a v4 3Node from either [DuckFarmData](https://duckfarmdata.com/) (Americas) or [HostService](https://hostservice.nl/en/) (Rest of World) and take part in the expansion of the fourth generation of ThreeFold.
+
+### **Community Discussions & Feedback**
+
+We opened up a [forum post](https://bit.ly/3DJNDFb) to gather feedback from farmers and grid users on how to improve the grid experience. This resulted in tremendous input from the community. 🤝 Key themes were identified around usability and accessibility, economic sustainability, technical enhancements, growth and adoption strategies, feature requests, and community and trust building.
+
+<br/>
+
+The results have now been [consolidated and synthesized](https://forum.threefold.io/t/seeking-your-feedback-to-improve-the-threefold-grid/4523/9) and shared within the ThreeFold team for future implementation. Thanks to all those who shared their thoughts.
+
+<br/>
+
+*Speaking of community, have you seen the [Shortcut Telegram bot](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-created-shortcut-telegram-bot-is-live-feedback/4537/2) created by SwissFold? Check it out and leave your comments so the tool can become even more valuable!*
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](img/demotime.png#mx-auto)
+
+<br/>
+
+### **Demo Time: Mycelium and AIBox**
+
+Check out our latest demos showcasing the power of Mycelium 🌐, our end-to-end encrypted IPv6 overlay network, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming AIBox 🧠 – a personal AI machine built for enthusiasts, developers, and researchers.
+
+<br/>
+
+In the [Mycelium demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oq15lxvkts), Scott and Mik walk you through how to set up the network, connect to applications, and deploy your own private, secure instance of Open WebUI on the ThreeFold Grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+Then, watch the [AIBox teaser](https://youtu.be/5JW5z_gi2qM?si=7cj9y-Ho7ESu3Z3X) to see how seamlessly you’ll be able to use an AIBox using Mycelium for secure, private AI exploration. Both demos include timestamps for easy navigation – and we’d love to hear your feedback or questions!
+
+<br/>
+
+This month, we’ll host demos on Quantum Safe Filesystem and Kubernetes. Dates and times will be announced across platforms.
+
+### **Looking Ahead**
+
+The team is getting to work on TF Grid 3.17 and the features of that release will be communicated as soon as possible. This month you can also expect some more demos from Scott and Mik, as shared above! We’ll also share more on the DePIN Summit as new speakers and details are announced. Stay tuned via our [news channel](https://t.me/threefoldnews) as things unfold. 🔮
+
+<br/>
+
+*By the way, did you see that there are [open positions](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-team-open-positions-be-part-of-the-change/4528) on the ThreeFold team? If you feel the calling and have the relevant skills or experience, be part of the change!*
+
+<br/>
+
+We’re grateful to have you as part of our wonderful community – together we’re shaping the future! 

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+---
+id: mycelium_demo_2025
+title: "Watch: Mycelium + Mycelium App + Open WebUI Demo"
+image_caption: mycelium demo
+description: Learn how to download Mycelium, connect apps, and deploy a secure Open WebUI on the ThreeFold Grid using Mycelium.
+date: 2025-03-11
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,news,community,event]
+  news-category: [community,news, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: mycelium_demo.png
+---
+
+Mycelium is an end-to-end encrypted IPv6 overlay network developed by the ThreeFold team.
+
+<br/>
+
+In this demo, Scott and Mik take you through an introduction to Mycelium and show you how to set it up, connect to some applications, and deploy your own private, secure, Mycelium-enabled instance of Open WebUI on the ThreeFold Grid!
+
+<br/>
+
+Watch the demo [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oq15lxvkts) with timestamps for easy navigation, and leave your feedback or questions [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/watch-mycelium-mycelium-app-deploying-open-webui-demo/4518).

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   news-category: [tech,grid,community]
 extra:
     imgPath: network_state_conference.png
-    isFeatured: true
+    isFeatured: false
 
 ---
 

content/newsroom/peppermint_demo/index.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 id: peppermint_demo
-title: Watch the Peppermint-ThreeFold New Minting Visualizer Demo
+title: Watch the Peppermint (ThreeFold's New Minting Visualizer) Demo
 image_caption: peppermint
 description: Scott and Mik introduce Peppermint, an open-source tool for visualizing ThreeFold minting receipts. It’s user-friendly, with sorting, filtering, and CSV downloads—test it out.
 date: 2024-10-31

content/newsroom/surge_tank_podcast/index.md

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+---
+id: surge_tank
+title: "Today: ThreeFold Joins SURGE TANK!"
+image_caption: surge_tank
+description:  Florian goes live today on SURGE TANK’s DePIN Builders episode by Surgence Labs!
+date: 2025-04-10
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: surge_tank.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+Tune in today at 11am UTC (1pm CEST) for the DePIN Builders episode of the SURGE TANK broadcast by Surgence Labs.
+
+<br/>
+
+ThreeFold's Florian Fournier will be joining alongside:
+
+ - Léonie, Co-founder of Kaisar Network
+ - Kaizer, Head of Business Development at Aethir
+
+<br/>
+
+The broadcast will be hosted [live on X](https://x.com/surgence_io/status/1910056251016302695). Looking forward to this one!
+

content/newsroom/tfgrid_317_preview/index.md

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+---
+id: tfgrid_317_preview
+title: A Preview of TF Grid 3.17
+image_caption: tfgrid_317_preview
+description:  Here’s a sneak peek at the exciting new upgrades coming with TF Grid 3.17!
+date: 2025-04-09
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid_317_preview.png
+    isFeatured: false
+---
+
+With TF Grid 3.16 live on mainnet as of last week, we’re pleased to share what’s coming with version 3.17. Here are just a couple of highlights – follow the link below for more.
+
+### **Mycelium Improvements**
+
+Upcoming work on Mycelium is mostly centered on ensuring the network can scale effectively to support tens and hundreds of thousands of users. Alongside this, the team is working on the UI/UX of the Mycelium clients to enhance usability and accessibility. A slew of new features are planned for Mycelium in 3.18 and beyond – but the team has first decided to focus on foundational elements of scalability and user experience.
+
+### **Quantum Safe Storage**
+
+There are some notable updates to Quantum Safe Storage (QSFS) including improvements to the code and a Pulumi deployment option. In addition, users are now able to visualize the data by connecting a Grafana instance and importing a basic dashboard (a first version, to be improved). 3.17 will bring forward these updates along with clear documentation on how to deploy and operate QSFS. The community has asked for an easy way to QSFS and we’re happy to bring this forward in 3.17!
+
+<br/>
+
+There are a lot of exciting features, updates, and improvements coming with this release! Dive in for [more](https://forum.threefold.io/t/a-preview-of-tf-grid-3-17/4563).

content/newsroom/threefold_eth_denver/index.md

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+---
+id: threefold_eth_denver
+title:  ThreeFold Goes to ETH Denver
+image_caption: threefold_eth_denver
+description: ThreeFold is at ETH Denver and will showcase its DePIN infrastructure, Web4 vision, and innovations.  
+date: 2025-02-24
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,news,community,event]
+  news-category: [community,news, tech, event]
+extra:
+    imgPath: threefold_eth_denver.png
+---
+
+Some of the team is in Denver this week for the annual ETH Denver conference, one of the biggest gatherings of Web3 and DePIN innovators! On the agenda:
+
+<br/>
+
+- At least two speaking engagements
+- One-on-one's with projects, investors, and press
+- Demos of current and upcoming capabilities
+
+<br/>
+
+If you'll be there, get in touch! Full details [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-team-heads-to-eth-denver/4507).
+
+
+
+

content/newsroom/web4_evolution/index.md

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+---
+id: web4_evolution
+title: "ThreeFold’s Web4: The next evolution of the Internet"
+image_caption: web4_infrastructure
+description: ThreeFold announces its Web4 vision and roadmap along with several core components to help Web4 come alive.
+date: 2024-12-12
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: web4_evolution.png
+---
+
+Over the years, ThreeFold has joined hands with people across the world forming a dedicated community. We are very grateful to the community for your time, energy, resources, and overall commitment – together we have built a decentralized cloud that is now available across more than 50 countries.
+
+<br/>
+
+We have now demonstrated that an autonomous self-healing cloud can be built, which needs minimal human intervention to keep it up and running. We have also successfully showcased that this system is a perfect DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) case – thousands of farmers have provided capacity, and many are actively using it.
+
+<br/>
+
+We have now demonstrated that an autonomous self-healing cloud can be built, which needs minimal human intervention to keep it up and running. We have also successfully showcased that this system is a perfect DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) case – thousands of farmers have provided capacity, and many are actively using it.
+
+<br/>
+
+<iframe width="866" height="487" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/64mbEewI0Ag" title="Web4: The Next Evolution Of The Internet" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
+
+<br/>
+
+On that note, today we announce the following new features that will prepare us for our commercial launch in 2025:
+
+<br/>
+
+**[3Phone 5](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3phone/)**: A secure phone, based on the [Volla Phone](https://volla.online/en/) 4 platform, offering a robust solution for a protected digital life. 3Phones are available for pre-order [now](https://threefold.io/signup).
+
+<br/>
+
+**3Bot**: 3Bot is your AI-driven virtual system administrator. With it you can manage decentralized applications effortlessly with 100% uptime, empowering users with complete control over their digital ecosystem. 3Bot is pre-installed on every 3Phone. Learn more about 3Bot [here](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3bot).
+
+<br/>
+
+**3AI**: 3AI is an AI-driven agent (leveraging Morpheus AI) designed to empower individuals with a private, secure, and decentralized AI experience on the 3Phone. Learn more about 3AI [here](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3AI).
+
+<br/>
+
+**[3Router](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3router)**: The 3Router is powered by our Mycelium technology, enabling seamless, secure communication between every person and machine on the planet. These routers form the backbone of a truly decentralized network, offering unmatched convenience, safety, and privacy. 3Routers will be available for pre-order Q1 2025 but you can express your interest [now](https://threefold.io/signup).
+
+<br/>
+
+3Node: V4 nodes are available now and you can buy them directly via our official partners – [HostService](https://hostservice.nl/en/) (Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia) and [Duck Farm Data](https://duckfarmdata.com/) (Americas), both long-time participants of the ThreeFold community.
+
+<br/>
+
+**BTC**: The ThreeFold ecosystem will fully embrace Bitcoin (BTC) as a native payment and reward mechanism. Users will seamlessly utilize BTC to access any product or service within the ThreeFold ecosystem, from deploying workloads to paying for services. Learn more [here](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/bitcoin).
+
+<br/>
+
+TFT will be made available on multiple blockchains – Solana is the first one.
+
+<br/>
+
+Please dive into our [Roadmap to Web4](https://threefold.io/blog/roadmap-to-web4/) post and [Web4 docs](https://docs.threefold.io/) to learn more.
+
+<br/>
+
+<iframe width="866" height="487" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3TRrwxOIz0" title="Web4 Discussion with the ThreeFold Team" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
+
+<br/>
+
+Today we make these announcements to our wonderful community, so you can provide your feedback and be amongst the first to register. In the coming weeks, after the new year, we will begin to spread this vision further. And this is only the beginning of our Web4 journey. Every three months, on 03.03, 06.06, 09.09, and 12.12 of next year we will continue to unveil major aspects of the Web4 vision. Of course there will be plenty of discussion and updates as we go, as well.
+
+<br/>
+
+#### Remarks
+- These announcements are made by the ThreeFold Technology creation team. Our job is to create the best possible products together with the community.
+- A commercial launch is being planned for the DePIN community. More information will be available once the DePIN project team feels comfortable.

content/newsroom/web4_recap/index.md

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+---
+id: web4_recap
+title: Recapping last week’s Web4 announcements
+image_caption: web4_recap
+description: Last week, ThreeFold announced its Web4 vision and roadmap. Learn more about what it means and how to participate.
+date: 2024-12-19
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: web4_recap.png
+---
+
+Last week, ThreeFold made several announcements including the introduction of our Web4 vision and roadmap, along with several components and integrations / bridges which signal a move towards commercialization and general expansion.
+
+### Web4 Vision
+
+The story of the Internet is one of ongoing evolution. The Internet began as a decentralized ecosystem and became centralized over time. This has led to many challenges around security, efficiency and sustainability, misinformation and disinformation, and the loss of control over our data. Now with artificial intelligence, a new paradigm is emerging. Soon, we will all interact with AI agents to manage our digital lives. If we continue down the centralized path, these AI agents will also be out of our control, posing some alarming possibilities for our collective future. ThreeFold, amongst others, envisions a new way forward – where a decentralized infrastructure enables a digital world owned and operated by all of us, not just the few. Learn more by watching this video or reading our Web4 roadmap.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Image](./1212_recap.png)
+
+<br/>
+
+### Web4 Components
+
+To achieve our Web4 vision, we’ve announced several new components. (If you’re curious to know more about all that we’ve done so far, read more [here](https://threefold.info/tech/).)
+
+<br/>
+
+- **[3Phone](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3phone/)**: A secure smartphone based on Volla Phone.
+- **[3Bot](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3bot)**: AI-driven virtual system administrator for effortless decentralized app management.
+- **[3AI](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3AI)**: Decentralized AI assistant for private, secure use.
+- **[3Router](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3router)**: Powered by Mycelium technology for seamless, secure global communication.
+- **[3Node V4](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3node)**: Available now via trusted partners for decentralized cloud capacity.
+- **[BTC Integration](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/bitcoin)**: Bitcoin adopted as a native payment mechanism.
+- **TFT** availability on multiple blockchains, starting with Solana.
+
+### What This Means
+
+ThreeFold has always maintained a “for everyone” vision but the truth is that until now, ThreeFold was mostly relevant for “nerds” – developers and system administrators – and believers. These components, particularly the phone and its decentralized AI-driven capabilities, mean that ThreeFold is now relevant for a much wider audience, the everyday Internet user.
+
+<br/>
+
+This also means we need to deploy a lot more capacity. We are extremely grateful for the community of farmers who have enabled the ThreeFold Grid. Together we have shown that a functioning decentralized cloud is possible. This was a huge effort. For the next phase of ThreeFold to come together, we’ll need millions of nodes, routers, and phones. But as the saying goes, there’s only one way to eat an elephant – piece by piece! And our expansion efforts will involve not just individual farmers but projects and organizations, communities, and even governments.
+
+### What Happens Next
+
+For sure we need to explain some things in greater detail. How the phone and router work exactly, for example. This will come in time, we are creating content on these topics as we speak.
+
+<br/>
+
+We also need to get the word out. We are employing several strategies on our side, including reaching out to journalists and other press, podcasters, and KOLs. In Q1, we will host some X spaces with friends of the project. The community is also getting active with its own initiatives, more to come on that.
+
+<br/>
+
+We know many of you still have questions about INCA. As shared in last week’s announcements, there is a separate team who will launch ThreeFold in the DePIN space and they will share updates when ready.
+
+<br/>
+
+Additionally, you can expect our next major round of announcements on 03.03 of next year, with regular milestone announcements every three months – on 06.06, 09.09, and 12.12. That being said, there may be some additional big announcements before March – stay tuned.
+
+### How to Support
+
+ThreeFold is a community-driven project. We encourage you to do your part in spreading the word and sharing the message. For those who are interested, you can also order a phone or pre-order a phone or router. Find out more details [here](https://www.threefold.io/action/).
+
+### How to Share
+
+There is a ton of information and content available [here](http://linktree.com/threefold_io), all collected in one place. We invite you to share widely or share directly – you know your networks best. And engaging with ThreeFold content on your platform of choice – we’re active on [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/threefold_io) , [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/threefold-io_threefolds-web4-the-next-evolution-of-the-activity-7273048379859816449-FEf_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/threefold), and [CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/profile/threeFold/).