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content/blog/a_million_nodes/index.md

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   categories: [tech,grid,community]
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+    isFeatured: true
 ---
 
 Imagine a digital world where control isn't dictated by centralized entities but by the collective power of a million interconnected nodes. This vision is more than just a technological advancement – it embodies a paradigm shift towards re-decentralizing the Internet and putting control back into the hands of its users, as it was originally intended to be.

content/blog/africa_regen_summit_ii/index.md

@@ -24,14 +24,4 @@ The second summit saw the birth of Dunia Yetu (meaning "Our World" in Swahili),
 
 <br>
 
-Looking ahead to 2024, our vision includes a continued series of gatherings focused on OurWorld, ThreeFold, and other projects and individuals prioritizing a planet-first, people-first approach to support Tanzania and the broader African continent.
-
-<br>
-
-More information: 
-
-<br>
-
-- **Summit I:** Read [Zanzibar Seeks to Become a Digital FreeZone](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/zanzibar-seeks-to-become-digital-freezone--4316150) (via The Citizen) and [Mwinyi Commits to Improvement of Digital Spaces](https://dailynews.co.tz/mwinyi-commits-to-improvement-of-digital-spaces/) (via Daily News Tanzania) for further details.
-- **Summit II:** Learn more about [Dunia Yetu](https://www.threefold.io/newsroom/duniayetulaunchdar/) 
-- **Dunia Yetu:** Read [Sovereign Internet - A game changer for Tanzania](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/sovereign-internet-a-game-changer-to-tanzania-startups-ecosystem-growth-449806) (via The Citizen)
+Looking ahead to 2024, our vision includes a continued series of gatherings focused on OurWorld, ThreeFold, and other projects and individuals prioritizing a planet-first, people-first approach to support Tanzania and the broader African continent.

content/blog/back_to_the_future/index.md

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   categories: [tech,grid,community]
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+    isFeatured: true
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 In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee envisioned a World Wide Web where people everywhere could create, access, and share knowledge freely. It was a bold and beautiful idea: an open, decentralized platform where humanity could collaborate. Born in the halls of CERN and rooted in academia and scientific generosity, the early web was peer-to-peer in spirit and architecture. But somewhere along the way, we lost the plot.

content/blog/depin_summit_recap/index.md

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+---
+id: depin_summit_recap
+title: "From Vision to Reality: DePIN Comes Alive in East Africa"
+image_caption: DePIN Summit Recap
+description: A powerful week of community, collaboration, and real-world impact as decentralized infrastructure takes root in East Africa.
+date: 2025-07-11
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [decentralization, event, why]
+  categories: [decentralization, event, why]
+extra:
+    imgPath: depin_summit_recap.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+*Recapping an incredible DePIN Summit 2025: Africa Edition. Thanks to [EV3](https://ev3.xyz/) for bringing DePIN Summit to East Africa, [Share](https://www.share.inc/), [Singularity Venture Hub](https://www.singularityventurehub.ai/), our own team, [ZICTIA](https://zictia.go.tz/), all of the organizers, venues, various staff and execution teams, speakers, and participants for being a part of this. Thanks as well to [Proof of Coverage](https://x.com/Proof_Coverage) for some of the photos included in this post. Others are my own (see if you can spot the quality difference!).*
+
+<br/>
+
+Over the course of a powerful week in East Africa, DePIN enthusiasts, builders, founders, investors, government stakeholders, and dreamers from around the globe gathered for DePIN Summit 2025, a one-of-a-kind gathering that brought decentralized physical infrastructure to life through conversation, community, and concrete impact.
+
+<br/>
+
+The summit unfolded in two acts: Mombasa, Kenya and Zanzibar, Tanzania, with some joining for a closing journey to Arusha and sticking around Zanzibar to further solidify discussions and work towards tangible outcomes.
+
+### **Part I: Mombasa**
+
+![Mombasa Opening](./opening.jpg)
+
+#### Sunday June 29: Day Zero: Arrival & Alignment
+
+As the sun set over the Kenyan coast, founders, speakers, and project leads touched down in Mombasa. The [Share](https://share.inc) team, on-the-ground co-organizers of the first leg of the summit, hosted an informal gathering at their HQ, setting the tone for what would be a high-trust, high-purpose summit experience.
+
+#### Monday June 30: Day One: Learning from the Ground Up
+
+![Mombasa School Visit](bridge1.png)
+
+<br/>
+
+We visited two [Bridge International Academies](https://www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com/) where students and teachers are already engaging with digital learning through tablets, despite having a shaky power supply and not having an internet connection on-site. Currently, staff use a single smartphone to upload daily progress.
+
+<br/>
+
+Share will soon equip the school with unlimited WiFi access, using its innovative technology to support and elevate the quality of student learning. It’s a powerful initiative, and one that rightly earned them praise for turning bold vision into real-world impact.
+
+<br/>
+
+*We’re thinking the obvious – and we’re exploring with the Share team how we can support in bringing ThreeFold nodes to Mombasa to ensure these schools will not have just have their connectivity, but that their own capacity as well.*
+
+<br/>
+
+![Mombasa School Visit](bridge2.png)
+
+<br/>
+
+During our visit, some students showed off local song and dance while others even prepared and performed spoken word poetry on the theme of the Internet. Later, that evening, a community dinner allowed conversations to deepen among builders, speakers, and local partners.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Networking Dinner](giraffe.jpeg)
+
+<br/>
+
+*Do you spot our tall friends in the background? An epic photobomb and overall experience at [Nguuni Nature Sanctuary](https://www.nguuninaturesanctuary.org/).*
+
+#### Tuesday July 01: Day Two: Build on the Beach & Dine on a Dhow
+
+As a pre-summit kickoff, [**Beach & Build**](https://lu.ma/4gcze4zw?tk=C6ULfS) offered a relaxed afternoon on the Mombasa shoreline, designed for connection, collaboration, and casual networking, setting the tone for the week ahead.
+
+<br/>
+
+Later in the evening, we enjoyed “DePIN on Deck,” aboard a traditional Swahili coast dhow boat. With stunning coastal views, fresh seafood, and vibrant conversations, guests enjoyed a relaxed, intimate setting to connect and unwind.
+
+#### Wednesday July 02: Day Three: DePIN Summit Launches
+
+The first official summit day featured a full agenda of talks, demos, and showcases. Hosted at the headquarters of [Swahilipot Hub](https://www.swahilipothub.co.ke/), a foundation focused on nurturing youth talent through tech, arts, and entrepreneurship, the summit opened with EV3 and Share explaining why and why now for the summit to be held in Africa and introducing Share as a project.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Mombasa Summit Day](mombasacrowd.jpg)
+
+<br/>
+
+The audience included mostly students and local and international entrepreneurs and founders. ThreeFold co-founder Florian Fournier delivered a keynote on the future of decentralized internet in East Africa.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Florian Keynote](flomombasa.jpg)
+
+<br/>
+
+*Florian spoke about the ThreeFold story and showed off one of the original ThreeFold nodes (perched on top of the podium).*
+
+<br/>
+
+The other projects that gave keynotes included [DeCharge](https://decharge.network/), [Arkreen](https://www.arkreen.com/), [Titan](https://www.titannet.io/), [Element Pay](https://www.elementpay.net/), [Onocoy](https://onocoy.com/), [WeatherXM](https://weatherxm.com/), [RealityNet](https://www.realitynet.xyz/), [Pickspot](https://www.pickspot.net/), [Qualoo](https://www.qualoo.io/), [Natix](https://www.natix.network/), and more.
+
+### **Part II: Zanzibar**
+
+![Time for Zanzibar](zanzibarreg.jpg)
+
+#### Thursday July 03: Day Zero: Crossing to Zanzibar
+
+Some speakers and attendees took a chartered flight from Mombasa to Zanzibar, bringing the summit spirit over the Indian Ocean to Spice Island.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Charter to Zanzibar](charter.png)
+
+<br/>
+
+We were joined by new attendees and warmly welcomed with a sunset session to set intentions for the second leg of the summit.
+
+#### Friday July 04: Day One: Public Infrastructure Meets Policy
+
+The first official day of the Zanzibar summit was held at the Madinat Al Bahr. The event brought together global builders and Zanzibar's local ecosystem, including Eng. Shukuru Awadh Suleiman, Director General of [Zanzibar Communication Corporation](https://zictia.go.tz/) (ZICTIA), our partner on the ground on the island.
+
+<br/>
+
+ThreeFold co-founder Kristof De Spiegeleer started with a presentation on ThreeFold and what it enables in East Africa and beyond.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Kristof Keynote](kristofkeynote.jpg)
+
+<br/>
+
+There were also presentations from WeatherXM, Arkreen, Natix, Reality, Qualoo, [Peaq](https://www.peaq.xyz/) (ThreeFold partner), DeCharge, Share, Swahili Pot, and [Africa Amini Life](https://www.africaaminilife.com/en). Along with that, we had:
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Investment Panel**: Investing in DePIN, featuring Dylan, Rapolas, and Volt  
+- **Ecosystem Panel:** Flora ([Sahara Ventures](https://saharaventures.com/)) and Msechu ([Serengeti Angels](https://serengetiangels.com/)) outlined challenges and opportunities across the region, hosted by Sal of EV3
+
+<br/>
+
+![Ecosystem Panel](panel.jpg)
+
+<br/>
+
+Towards the end of the day, Kristof was joined on stage by Eng. Shukuru Awadh Suleiman of ZICTIA to discuss the collaboration between ThreeFold and the government of Zanzibar.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Kristof and Eng. Shukuru](znzcollab.jpg)
+
+<br/>
+
+Following a long but inspiring day, the guests enjoyed Swahili BBQ with live music and with local artist [Tryphon Evarist](https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/tryphon-evarist).
+
+<br/>
+
+![Tryphon](tryphon.png)
+
+#### Saturday July 05: Day Two: Demo Day & Closing Ceremony
+
+At the historic Mbweni Ruins, DePIN builders showcased their hardware, software, and product experiences. Florian led a visit to the land of [Dunia Cyber City and Zanzibar Free Zone](https://ourworld.tf/ventures/).  
+
+<br/>
+
+![Demo Day](demoday.jpg)
+
+<br/>
+
+*WeatherXM deployed some of their hardware in Kenya and we’re working on getting a station live here in Zanzibar!*
+
+<br/>
+
+Builders from around the world presented real-world solutions for emerging markets.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Light DAO](lightdao.jpeg)
+
+<br/>
+
+Later, the community gathered with [Light DAO](https://lightdao.one/) for a thought session with Kristof and Florian, followed by a closing celebration with local music and performances to honor both global innovators and the communities they serve.
+
+<br/>
+
+![DCMA](dcma.png)
+
+<br/>
+
+*Students from the [Dhow Countries Music Academy](https://www.zanzibarmusic.org/) in Stone Town, Zanzibar performed and brought summit attendees on stage to participate.*
+
+### Part III: Arusha
+
+![Arusha Time!](arushacrew.jpg)
+
+<br/>
+
+Following the summit, a group of 35 attendees traveled to Arusha for a post-summit visit to experience authentic Tanzania. The trip included a safari and time with the Maasai tribe at one of their lodges, as well as a visit to a local school where students received tablets on their first day back. Both the lodge stay and the school visit are part of the Africa Amini Life project, with a portion of the lodge proceeds helping to fund the school, medical clinics, and other key local institutions.
+
+<br/>
+
+![Maasai](maasai.png) <br/>
+![School Visit](schoolvisit.png)
+
+<br/>
+
+*ThreeFold and Africa Amini Alliance are working to collaborate to bring further digital inclusion to even the most remote communities in Tanzania.*
+
+<br/>
+
+Then, nearly twenty of us returned to Zanzibar to reunite with other summit attendees and ground the ideas and discussions from the summit into tangible next steps.
+
+### Final Reflections
+
+What an unforgettable experience. We were honored to co-host this landmark event along with EV3 and Share, and deeply proud to have showcased a diverse range of groundbreaking DePIN projects while spotlighting Africa as a powerful hub for emerging technology and innovation.
+
+<br/>
+
+From Mombasa to Zanzibar to Arusha, we saw the DePIN vision become real.
+
+<br/>
+
+We didn’t just talk about decentralized infrastructure.
+
+<br/>
+
+We lived it.
+
+<br/>
+
+Onward! Together we build.
+
+<br/>
+
+*More to share and more to come as concrete outcomes develop.*

content/blog/edge_computing/index.md

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-    isFeatured: true
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 *This article was originally published by Emilie Ouwerx, a former member of the ThreeFold team.*

content/blog/ground_up_innovations/index.md

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-[Zero OS](https://threefold.info/tech/tech/zos_innovation.html) is an innovative operating system, retaining the Linux kernel but fundamentally redesigned for heightened security, efficiency, and support for true peer-to-peer and decentralized workloads. This unique operating system doesn't require installation on hard disks or SSDs; it remains stateless, consistently up to date, and autonomously managed without human intervention. Its design enables scalability to millions of nodes and self-healing application delivery, opening new possibilities in system resilience and reliability.
+[Zero OS](https://manual.grid.tf/labs/knowledge_base/technology_toc/concepts_readme/zos) is an innovative operating system, retaining the Linux kernel but fundamentally redesigned for heightened security, efficiency, and support for true peer-to-peer and decentralized workloads. This unique operating system doesn't require installation on hard disks or SSDs; it remains stateless, consistently up to date, and autonomously managed without human intervention. Its design enables scalability to millions of nodes and self-healing application delivery, opening new possibilities in system resilience and reliability.
 
 ### **A quantum safe storage system**
 
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-[Quantum Safe Storage](https://threefold.info/tech/tech/zstor_innovation.html) is an ultra-scalable system capable of storing data indestructibly and efficiently. Previous versions of this system created by our team are widely used to store Zetabytes of information by large organizations.
+[Quantum Safe Storage](https://manual.grid.tf/labs/knowledge_base/technology_toc/qsss_home) is an ultra-scalable system capable of storing data indestructibly and efficiently. Previous versions of this system created by our team are widely used to store Zetabytes of information by large organizations.
 
 ### **A quantum safe network system**
 
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-[Mycelium](https://threefold.info/tech/tech/mycelium_inno.html) is an overlay network layer designed to enhance the existing internet infrastructure while remaining compatible with all current applications. It empowers true peer-to-peer communication. Mycelium can look for the shortest path, has a built-in naming and CDN (Content Delivery) system, and can survive disaster and network cuts much more efficiently as is possible today.
+[Mycelium](https://mycelium.threefold.io) is an overlay network layer designed to enhance the existing internet infrastructure while remaining compatible with all current applications. It empowers true peer-to-peer communication. Mycelium can look for the shortest path, has a built-in naming and CDN (Content Delivery) system, and can survive disaster and network cuts much more efficiently as is possible today.
 
 ### **The only way**
 

content/blog/internet_misconceptions/index.md

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 <br/>
 
 - [From the ground up: Three inventions that make ThreeFold possible](https://www.threefold.io/blog/ground-up-innovations/)
-- [The evolution of the Internet: From free to controlled, and back again](https://www.threefold.io/blog/eveloution-of-the-internet/)
 - [ThreeFold Docs: Litepaper, Tokenomics, Node Guide, & More](https://docs.threefold.io/)

content/blog/kubernetes_in_context/index.md

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+---
+id: kubernetes_in_context
+title: "Kubernetes in Context: Why the World Runs on K8s – and Why it Needs to Decentralized"
+image_caption: Kubernetes in Context
+description: Kubernetes has reshaped how the world builds and runs software but faces key challenges because of centralization. ThreeFold has a solution.
+date: 2025-09-10
+taxonomies:
+  people: [raj_mitra]
+  tags: [decentralization, grid, tech, cloud, why]
+  categories: [decentralization, grid, tech, cloud, why]
+extra:
+    imgPath: kubernetes_in_context.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+Kubernetes (aka K8S) has become the backbone of modern software. Teams use it to deploy, scale, and operate apps and platforms across clouds, data centers, and the edge, from banking to streaming to AI.
+
+<br/>
+
+However, despite its huge utility, most of Kubernetes still relies on centralized cloud providers, introducing issues like rising costs, vendor lock-in, and loss of control over data. The future demands a decentralized version.
+
+<br/>
+
+That’s exactly what our team is building with [KubeCloud](https://github.com/codescalers/kubecloud), a platform that brings Kubernetes to the decentralized ThreeFold Grid with simplicity, sovereignty, and scale.
+
+### **So, What Exactly Does Kubernetes Do?**
+
+At its core, Kubernetes helps teams run applications smoothly, no matter where they live, on laptops, in data centers, or in the cloud. It takes the heavy lifting out of day-to-day operations by automating what would otherwise be slow, error-prone, and manual:
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Tames complexity:** The main benefit is simplification. Kubernetes can simplify the chaos of microservices, making large, distributed systems manageable for multi-team organizations.
+- **Boosts reliability:** Built-in recovery, replication, and load balancing keep applications running with minimal downtime.
+- **Delivers consistency:** Standardizes deployment and operations across clouds, virtual machines, and bare metal. This makes sure that apps run the same everywhere.
+- **Automated deployment:** Roll out applications consistently across physical servers, virtual machines, and clouds without having to configure each by hand.
+- **Elastic scaling:** Add or remove capacity when demand spikes or shrinks, keeping performance steady while optimizing resources.
+- **Self-healing resilience:** Identifies system issues and resolves them automatically.
+- **Service discovery & load balancing:** Gives each connected app a fixed name and address so they can always find each other, while also spreading traffic out so nothing gets overloaded.
+- **Storage orchestration:** Works with many types of storage systems so apps can safely save their data and get it back whenever they need it.
+
+<br/>
+
+In short, Kubernetes takes the chaos out of running modern applications. That’s why it’s become the global standard.
+
+### **Why the World Adopted K8s**
+
+K8s didn’t become the de facto standard by accident. Kubernetes adoption was fueled by two converging technology shifts: the rise of containers and the rise of the cloud.
+
+#### The Rise of Containers
+
+Containers changed how software was built and shipped. These are lightweight “boxes” that package an app with everything it needs to run. They’re faster and more portable than traditional software setups. But once teams started running hundreds or thousands of containers, they needed a smart system to organize them. Kubernetes became that system.
+
+#### The Rise of Cloud
+
+Cloud computing redefined infrastructure. These platforms allow everyone to rent computing power instantly. However, every cloud worked a little differently. What was needed was a universal system that worked across providers. Kubernetes stepped up by becoming a unifying layer for hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
+
+<br/>
+
+This combination made Kubernetes the go-to tool for modern infrastructure.
+
+### **Limitations of the Centralized Kubernetes Model**
+
+There is no doubt whatsoever about the practicality of traditional Kubernetes. As explained above, it has become the standard for running containerized applications. The issue, however, is that most clusters today live inside centralized cloud providers. This introduces several problems
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Vendor lock-in:** Dependence on a single provider limits flexibility and leverage.
+- **Rising costs:** Data-intensive workloads become expensive to run at scale.
+- **Reduced sovereignty:** Organizations have little control over where and how data is stored or processed.
+
+<br/>
+
+For developers, this means reduced flexibility. For enterprises, it means risk, especially when compliance, data privacy, or infrastructure resilience are on the line. 
+
+<br/>
+
+A decentralized approach to Kubernetes can potentially address these gaps by distributing workloads across independent, globally available nodes, while still preserving the ease and power of cloud-native operations. In this decentralized environment, developers can enjoy the same features, without having to surrender control to hyperscale platforms.
+
+<br/>
+
+For AI and next-generation applications that demand both performance and sovereignty, decentralization is essential.
+
+<br/>
+
+This is where KubeCloud comes in.
+
+### **KubeCloud: Decentralized Kubernetes on Steroids**
+
+KubeCloud is designed to make decentralized Kubernetes both real and accessible. Instead of relying on centralized cloud providers, it provides clusters directly on the [ThreeFold Grid (TFGrid)](https://github.com/threefoldtech/tfgrid-sdk-go). The TFGrid is a decentralized, peer-to-peer cloud made up of independent capacity providers distributed worldwide. The Grid offers compute, storage, and networking resources contributed by individuals and organizations.
+
+#### What Powers KubeCloud
+
+Under the hood, KubeCloud integrates Mycelium. Mycelium forms an adaptive, encrypted mesh across TFGrid nodes, routing traffic securely and efficiently. Unlike traditional networking, which often depends on centralized ISPs and data centers, Mycelium self-heals and reroutes around failures, creating resilient connections between workloads no matter where they run.
+
+<br/>
+
+KubeCloud also supports multi-master clusters for high availability. Control plane nodes are distributed, and if one fails, the others automatically elect a new leader to keep the cluster running smoothly.
+
+<br/>
+
+Key capabilities include:
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Zero-downtime upgrades:** Apply updates without interrupting running workloads.
+- **Built-in failover:** Automatically recovers from node or service failures.
+- **Elastic scaling:** Expand or shrink services on demand to match workload needs.
+
+<br/>
+
+For observability, users can track cluster health through integrated Prometheus and Grafana dashboards. Exposing applications to the public internet is equally streamlined. A simplified web gateway replaces the usual complexity of ingress controllers with built-in domain and prefix-based routing.
+
+### **What It Means for Users**
+
+So, how does KubeCloud help users? Let’s take a look.
+
+#### For Developers and DevOps
+
+- Familiar workflows which includes declarative deployments, autoscaling, monitoring, logging, and collaboration workflows.
+- Runs in a decentralized environment, not a centralized vendor cloud
+- Users retain full control of compute, storage, and networking
+
+#### For Enterprises
+
+- Production-grade Kubernetes, without lock-in. Run clusters confidently, free from dependence on a single vendor.
+- Made for data-heavy teams. Tap into next-gen hardware on the ThreeFold Grid, built for AI and high-performance workloads.
+
+### **In Closing**
+
+Kubernetes has reshaped how the world builds and runs software. By automating deployment, scaling, and recovery. Yet, as powerful as Kubernetes is, most of its deployments still run on centralized clouds, bringing challenges of lock-in, cost, and sovereignty. That is why the next leap is decentralization.
+
+<br/>
+
+KubeCloud combines the familiarity of Kubernetes with the resilience and sovereignty of decentralized infra. It takes the power of the TFGrid and Mycelium and packages it into a platform that anyone can adopt with minimal onboarding friction.
+
+<br/>
+
+Kubernetes changed the world once. By leveraging decentralization and ThreeFold, KubeCloud may do so again.
+
+<br/>
+
+*Join [our Telegram](https://t.me/threefold) and stay up to date with the latest developments on ThreeFold.*

content/blog/reclaiming_the_internet/index.md

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ taxonomies:
   categories: [decentralization, grid, tech]
 extra:
     imgPath: reclaiming_the_internet.png
+    isFeatured: true
 ---
 
 In a world where access to the internet is increasingly mediated by tech giants, ThreeFold is delivering on what Web3 promised but has not delivered: a truly user-owned, peer-to-peer internet. Instead of building on someone else’s servers, ThreeFold started from the ground up with infrastructure, compute, storage, and network – to make the internet what it was supposed to be. Open. Resilient. Owned by the people.

content/blog/roadmap_to_web4/index.md

@@ -80,11 +80,11 @@ Today, we are pleased to announce the next step in the roadmap to Web4: V4 3Node
 
 <br>
 
-**3Nodes** are a familiar concept in the ThreeFold ecosystem, now also entering their fourth generation. Nodes provide capacity to the network, and in exchange generate rewards. Today, in collaboration with ThreeFold community vendors HostServiceNL in Europe and DuckFarmData in North America, we are announcing three different models of the V4 3Node. You can find more info and how to place orders [here](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/become-a-farmer/get_started).
+**3Nodes** are a familiar concept in the ThreeFold ecosystem, now also entering their fourth generation. Nodes provide capacity to the network, and in exchange generate rewards. Today, in collaboration with ThreeFold community vendors YourData Network in Europe and DuckFarmData in North America, we are announcing three different models of the V4 3Node. You can find more info and how to place orders [here](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/become-a-farmer/get_started).
 
 <br>
 
-**[3Phones](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3phone)** are a portal into the Web4 world. We are pleased to share that we will be offering several models of 3Phones into the market based on the [Volla Phone](https://volla.online/en/) platform. 3Phones will be equipped with your own decentralized AI agent called **[3Bot](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3bot)**. You can pre-order a 3Phone [here](https://threefold.io/signup).
+**[3Phones](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3phone)** are a portal into the Web4 world. We are pleased to share that we will be offering several models of 3Phones into the market based on the [Volla Phone](https://volla.online/en/) platform. 3Phones will be equipped with your own decentralized AI agent called **3Bot**. You can pre-order a 3Phone [here](https://threefold.io/signup).
 
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+<iframe width="866" height="487" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3TRrwxOIz0?si=fCnX1D1uHnU4k411" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
 
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content/blog/tf_ecosystem_comes_alive/index.md

@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ There are many ways to get involved:
 
 - Join our [main chat](https://t.me/threefold), talk to humans
 - [Learn](https://manual.grid.tf/) about expanding the grid or deploying on top of it
-- [Buy and hold](https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/threefold_token/buy_sell_tft/buy_sell_tft.html) the token to provide fuel to the ecosystem
+- [Buy and hold](https://manual.grid.tf/users/buy-tft) the token to provide fuel to the ecosystem
 - [Stay tuned](https://t.me/threefoldnews) for news, updates, and community calls
 - Take part in the [feedback](https://forum.threefold.io/t/feedback-on-our-tfgrid-3-14/4276) about the next steps for ThreeFold
 

content/blog/the_farming_community/index.md

@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ ThreeFold Farmers not only provide capacity but also take the opportunity of Thr
 
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-The ThreeFold farming community is an integral part of our [decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)](https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/dashboard/tfchain/tf_dao.html). A farmer's participation in the DAO discussions and proposals is pivotal as we chart the course for the grid's evolution, from our current version 3.14 release and beyond. Together, we're actively building the grid's future, thanks to our dedicated farmers' collaborative efforts. Join us, share your ideas, and let's shape the future of the ThreeFold Grid together.
+The ThreeFold farming community is an integral part of our decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). A farmer's participation in the DAO discussions and proposals is pivotal as we chart the course for the grid's evolution, from our current version 3.14 release and beyond. Together, we're actively building the grid's future, thanks to our dedicated farmers' collaborative efforts. Join us, share your ideas, and let's shape the future of the ThreeFold Grid together.
 
 ### **The Future of the Farming Community**
 

content/blog/threefold_cooperative/index.md

@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ taxonomies:
   categories: [community, decentralization]
 extra:
     imgPath: decentralized_governance.png
-    isFeatured: true
 ---
 
 In the next phase of ThreeFold, we are focused on utilization and commercialization. With this comes a requirement for our project to establish reliable and trusted systems that allow anyone to enter the ecosystem with confidence.

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 ### ThreeFold x H.E.R DAO
 
-On Monday, ThreeFold and [H.E.R DAO](https://www.her-dao.xyz/), a women-centered developer DAO with a focus on inclusivity, joined forces to host a meetup in Dar Es Salaam, attracting over 50 students, developers, and tech enthusiasts. 
-Read more about the [event](https://www.threefold.io/newsroom/tfherdaorecap/). 
+On Monday, ThreeFold and [H.E.R DAO](https://www.her-dao.xyz/), a women-centered developer DAO with a focus on inclusivity, joined forces to host a meetup in Dar Es Salaam, attracting over 50 students, developers, and tech enthusiasts.
 
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@@ -40,4 +39,3 @@ Moreover, our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends beyond partnerships;
 <br>
 
 Each step forward brings us closer to realizing our vision of a more inclusive and equitable technology industry, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of background or identity. 
-Discover our [Dunia Yetu initiative](https://www.threefold.io/newsroom/duniayetulaunchdar/)  and follow our latest developments. 

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 The centralization of today’s Internet raises a slew of challenges around privacy, security, and sustainability – creating some negative impact for people and our planet. Meanwhile, ThreeFold is leading a vital movement towards a decentralized IT infrastructure and ecosystem to enable a more open, secure, and sustainable digital future. Let’s break down the type of positive impact ThreeFold can have.
 
 #### Autonomous Tech to Empower Individuals & Communities
-ThreeFold’s technology is designed to run autonomously, without the need for experts to manage it. The [Zero-OS operating system](https://threefold.info/tech/tech/zos_innovation.html) directly interfaces with the hardware, automating complex tasks like server maintenance, security updates, and system management. This allows anyone to easily set up and run a cloud service, contributing to a global network of servers and nodes without requiring advanced technical skills.
+ThreeFold’s technology is designed to run autonomously, without the need for experts to manage it. The Zero-OS operating system directly interfaces with the hardware, automating complex tasks like server maintenance, security updates, and system management. This allows anyone to easily set up and run a cloud service, contributing to a global network of servers and nodes without requiring advanced technical skills.
 
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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ By automating these processes, ThreeFold opens the door for more people to parti
 This means people and communities can own and control their data, applications, and online identities without relying on centralized providers. By equipping communities with these tools, ThreeFold fosters inclusivity, privacy, and digital independence for all.
 
 #### Solutions for Privacy and Security
-In an era plagued by data breaches and privacy concerns that dominate headlines globally, ThreeFold stands out with a comprehensive approach to digital security that includes a [Quantum Safe Storage system](https://threefold.info/tech/tech/zstor_innovation.html) and [Mycelium](https://threefold.info/tech/tech/mycelium_inno.html), a peer-to-peer overlay network developed by our team. And inherently, ThreeFold ensures that your data remains yours and is untampered with by third parties.
+In an era plagued by data breaches and privacy concerns that dominate headlines globally, ThreeFold stands out with a comprehensive approach to digital security that includes a Quantum Safe Storage system and Mycelium, a peer-to-peer overlay network developed by our team. And inherently, ThreeFold ensures that your data remains yours and is untampered with by third parties.
 
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-![Image](./panel.JPG)
+![Image](./panel.jpeg)
 
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-![Image](./kristoftis.JPG)
+![Image](./kristoftis.jpeg)
 
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-![Image](./flotis.JPG)
+![Image](./flotis.jpeg)
 
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+---
+id: truly_sovereign_tech
+title: How Zero OS Makes ThreeFold Technology Truly Sovereign
+image_caption: Truly Sovereign Tech
+description: Zero OS isn’t just an operating system. It’s a self-operating system.
+date: 2025-06-19
+taxonomies:
+  people: [raj_mitra]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  categories: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: truly_sovereign_tech.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+What is true digital sovereignty?
+
+<br/>
+
+When it comes to digital infrastructure, using "open-source software" or "decentralization" just skims the surface. For true digital sovereignty, you need control, verifiability, and autonomy at every layer of the stack, from physical hardware to workload orchestration.
+
+<br/>
+
+ThreeFold achieves this through a radical reimagination of how internet infrastructure is provisioned, owned, and operated. 
+
+<br/>
+
+At the core of this design is **[Zero OS](https://github.com/threefoldtech/zos)**, an autonomous, minimalist operating system purpose-built to deliver compute, storage, and network primitives without relying on centralized infrastructure, traditional sysadmin practices, or hyperscaler capital.
+
+<br/>
+
+Zero OS has been specifically designed to ensure that:
+
+<br/>
+
+- A high level of computer expertise is typically not required to set up a node. 
+- There is virtually zero maintenance after initial setup. All updates happen automatically. 
+- Recovery from power or network loss happens without human intervention.
+
+### **What is Zero OS?**
+
+![Image](./zos_graphic.png)
+
+<br/>
+
+Zero OS is a stateless, bare-metal runtime environment, employing a minimalist design built from scratch around the Linux kernel. It exposes a tightly scoped set of primitives for compute, storage, and networking.
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Headless by Design:** Runs entirely autonomously after boot. There's no need for user intervention post-deployment.
+- **Ephemeral & Immutable:** The root filesystem is read-only, and all system behavior is stateless and declarative.
+- **Ledger-Driven Provisioning:** Nodes listen to a blockchain-based reservation system and respond by deploying the workloads described in those reservations.
+
+<br/>
+
+It has no package manager, no local user accounts, no shell access, and no remote management via SSH. This drastically reduces the attack surface and operational complexity.
+
+<br/>
+
+The OS acts as a waypoint, converting instructions stored on a distributed ledger into real-world compute deployments. 
+
+### **Composable Primitives**
+
+Instead of exposing bloated APIs or fully fledged orchestration platforms, Zero OS provides a narrow but composable set of system primitives:
+
+<br/>
+
+| Primitive     | Functionality                                                                |
+|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| **VM**            | Stateless KVM-based virtual machines with declarative configuration               |
+| **ZeroDB (ZDB)**  | A lightweight key-value store with optional encryption                            |
+| **Mycelium**      | Mesh-based overlay network with IPv6, E2E encryption, and NAT traversal           |
+| **Network Setup** | Create private networks, web gateways, public IP exposure                         |
+| **Filesystem**    | Encrypted, snapshot-based persistent volumes using ZFS                            |
+
+
+<br/>
+
+These primitives can be composed by developers or workload orchestrators (like ThreeFold Labs or TF Grid SDKs) into more complex services, such as Kubernetes clusters, storage grids, VPNs, or decentralized databases, all without a central coordinator.
+
+### **Programmatic Trust via Blockchain Coordination**
+
+Instead of relying on centralized control systems like AWS Control Tower or Google Cloud IAM, Zero OS nodes operate through a decentralized model driven by TFChain and peer-to-peer communication.
+
+<br/>
+
+Each node is associated with a Twin ID, a unique digital identity stored on TFChain. When a user wants to deploy a workload (like a VM or database), they submit a reservation smart contract to TFChain. This contract includes a cryptographic signature from the user's Twin and a hash of the workload deployment.
+
+<br/>
+
+Here’s how it works:
+
+<br/>
+
+- The blockchain confirms billing authorization and verifies the hash of the deployment. This creates an auditable, tamper-proof record.
+- The full deployment instructions (including specs like CPU, memory, storage, and network) are transmitted off-chain via RMB (Remote Message Bus), end-to-end encrypted, from the user to the node.
+- The node monitors TFChain for reservations tied to its Twin ID, verifies the signature and hash, and then automatically provisions the workload. No human intervention needed.
+
+<br/>
+
+This setup ensures:
+
+<br/>
+
+- **Auditable Infrastructure:** Every change is logged on-chain.
+- **Trustless Automation:** No need for sysadmins or manual approval.
+- **Sovereign Ownership:** Each workload is cryptographically linked to its creator.
+- **Efficiency:** By transmitting heavy deployment data off-chain via RMB, blockchain usage is minimized, reducing on-chain storage and compute load.
+
+<br/>
+
+Just like Ethereum smart contracts execute code, ThreeFold nodes execute real-world workloads. Driven by a hybrid architecture that blends blockchain trust with encrypted peer-to-peer efficiency.
+
+### **Grid Networks for Safe Testing and Rollouts**
+
+Zero OS runs across several different network environments, each designed for a specific stage in the development and deployment process. This setup helps the system evolve safely without risking the stability of the live grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+Here’s how the networks work:
+
+<br/>
+
+| Network | Description |
+| ----- | ----- |
+| **Production** | This is the live network used in the real world. It’s stable, fully audited, and cannot be reset. Only proven, trusted features are allowed here. |
+| **Test** | Used to test new features at scale. It’s close to production quality, but some releases might still contain bugs. Resets are possible though very rare. |
+| **QA** | For early-stage features still being tested. It may lag behind active development and can be reset if needed. |
+| **Dev** | A temporary network just for developers to experiment and debug new code. It can be reset at any time. |
+
+<br/>
+
+This tiered model makes sure that:
+
+<br/>
+
+- New features are tested step by step
+- Production remains stable and secure
+- Developers can safely build and improve the system without risk to users.
+
+### **True Sovereignty at the System Level**
+
+ThreeFold, through Zero OS and the TF Grid, decentralizes the cloud and rebuilds it from the ground up, with sovereignty, automation, and composability at its core.
+
+<br/>
+
+Zero OS isn’t just an operating system. It’s a self-operating system.
+
+<br/>
+
+And in a time when data, identity, and computational infrastructure are geopolitical battlegrounds, that changes everything.
+
+#### **What Does it Enable?**
+
+Think about this:
+
+<br/>
+
+- A school in Uganda can run its own local cloud with no data ever leaving its premises.
+- A nation-state can build a national cloud grid without relying on a centralized provider.
+- A developer collective can launch resilient apps that survive even if core internet services go down.
+
+<br/>
+
+This is infrastructure-native sovereignty. Not just ownership of software, but autonomy over the full lifecycle: deployment, operation, upgrade, and recovery.
+
+<br/>
+
+With Zero OS and the ThreeFold Grid, you move from dependency to autonomy.
+
+<br/>
+
+That’s what makes ThreeFold truly sovereign tech. <br/>
+Not just infrastructure. Not just decentralization. <br/>
+But total autonomy, by design.
+
+<br/>
+
+The future is self-owned, self-operated, and borderless.
+
+<br/>
+
+Whether you're an individual, an enterprise, or a grassroots community, the tools to build your own cloud, on your own terms, are finally here.
+
+<br/>
+
+Start building sovereignty today.
+
+<br/>
+
+**[Explore how Zero OS](https://github.com/threefoldtech/zos)** and the **[ThreeFold Grid](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/introduction)** can power your next step.
+