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**The Internet is growing like crazy and is now a trillion dollar problem. Together we can build a new neutral Internet.** **The Internet is growing like crazy and is now a trillion dollar problem. Together we can build a new neutral Internet.**
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Today, the cloud computing industry represents a 100 billion dollar industry - mostly owned by about 20 global cooperations. Experts such as Bell Labs and Cisco believe the capacity requirements in the next decade will dramatically exceed existing infrastructure - requiring many more data centers and billions, if not trillions in investments. Today, the cloud computing industry represents a 100 billion dollar industry - mostly owned by about 20 global cooperations. Experts such as Bell Labs and Cisco believe the capacity requirements in the next decade will dramatically exceed existing infrastructure - requiring many more data centers and billions, if not trillions in investments.
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The spectacular growth and advancements in cloud computing that occurred over the last decade resulted in large part from “hyper-scale” efficiencies - i.e. centralizing Internet infrastructure in very large billion dollar data centers. However, demand for Internet capacity already surpassed the available infrastructure with emerging technologies such as Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology. The existing hyperscale cloud architecture cannot cope with this growing demand as the requirements for land, power and funding are becoming outrageous. The spectacular growth and advancements in cloud computing that occurred over the last decade resulted in large part from “hyper-scale” efficiencies - i.e. centralizing Internet infrastructure in very large billion dollar data centers. However, demand for Internet capacity already surpassed the available infrastructure with emerging technologies such as Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology. The existing hyperscale cloud architecture cannot cope with this growing demand as the requirements for land, power and funding are becoming outrageous.
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The challenges facing the Internet includes the following: The challenges facing the Internet includes the following:
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- **Trillions of Investment Required**. In the next decade, the global Internet infrastructure requires another 4,000 data centers (250M - 1B dollar investment each) to meet demand which would cost trillions - this money could be better used in education, healthcare, or sustainable innovations. - **Trillions of Investment Required**. In the next decade, the global Internet infrastructure requires another 4,000 data centers (250M - 1B dollar investment each) to meet demand which would cost trillions - this money could be better used in education, healthcare, or sustainable innovations.
- **Impossible to scale the networks connecting users to the hyperscale data centers**. Since hyperscale data centers are built in large "central" locations, the network leading to these data centers is congested. Even more, remote regions that are less connected to the Internet cannot benefit from these data centers’ IT services. - **Impossible to scale the networks connecting users to the hyperscale data centers**. Since hyperscale data centers are built in large "central" locations, the network leading to these data centers is congested. Even more, remote regions that are less connected to the Internet cannot benefit from these data centers’ IT services.
- **Non-local data and capacity**. Governments around the world are becoming more and more concerned about data leaving their borders. To tackle this centralization issue, they would need local IT infrastructure. Also, IoT workloads need local capacity to deliver constant real-time computing and storage requirements - for certain applications and workloads (e.g. driverless cars), latency is not an option. Hyperscale data centers can simply not match these requirements. - **Non-local data and capacity**. Governments around the world are becoming more and more concerned about data leaving their borders. To tackle this centralization issue, they would need local IT infrastructure. Also, IoT workloads need local capacity to deliver constant real-time computing and storage requirements - for certain applications and workloads (e.g. driverless cars), latency is not an option. Hyperscale data centers can simply not match these requirements.
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- **Security**: The ThreeFold Grid is distributed and benefits from our ItsYou.Online identity management platform - making it much more secure. - **Security**: The ThreeFold Grid is distributed and benefits from our ItsYou.Online identity management platform - making it much more secure.
- **Decentralized**: The solution enables to bring capacity closer to where users are located, enabling a Cloud at the Edge. - **Decentralized**: The solution enables to bring capacity closer to where users are located, enabling a Cloud at the Edge.
- **Sustainability**: The technology removes the need to build huge power hungry datacenters and by decentralizing the architecture enables up-to 1000% energy savings. - **Sustainability**: The technology removes the need to build huge power hungry datacenters and by decentralizing the architecture enables up-to 1000% energy savings.
- **Making IT a true utility**: We always approached IT as Energy. Today we provide 3x more uptime and between 3-10x more cost effectiveness. - **Making IT a true utility**: We always approached IT as Energy. Today we provide 3x more uptime and between 3-10x more cost effectiveness.
- **Neutrality**: The solution enables 100% neutral & private Internet IT capacity. Our blockchain technology provides security, neutrality & scale. - **Neutrality**: The solution enables 100% neutral & private Internet IT capacity. Our blockchain technology provides security, neutrality & scale.
## The ThreeFold Zero-Node ## The ThreeFold Zero-Node
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The Zero-Node provides compute, network and storage capacity to the internet and ThreeFold's blockchain. This capacity can be used for any possible workload. Here are some characteristics of ThreeFold's Zero node: The Zero-Node provides compute, network and storage capacity to the internet and ThreeFold's blockchain. This capacity can be used for any possible workload. Here are some characteristics of ThreeFold's Zero node:
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- **Modularity**: Scaling from 8 vCPUs and 3.5 TB of storage (smallest) to clusters with 8000 vCPUs and 2 PB of storage (large), there is a range of possibilities at hand. - **Modularity**: Scaling from 8 vCPUs and 3.5 TB of storage (smallest) to clusters with 8000 vCPUs and 2 PB of storage (large), there is a range of possibilities at hand.
- **Sustainability**: Storing the hardware uses about 10x less energy, and about 2-3x for other workloads. - **Sustainability**: Storing the hardware uses about 10x less energy, and about 2-3x for other workloads.
- **Decentralized**: The Zero Operating System ("Zero OS") is ideally suited for Edge networking - where automation, self-healing and hyper-distribution are must-haves. - **Decentralized**: The Zero Operating System ("Zero OS") is ideally suited for Edge networking - where automation, self-healing and hyper-distribution are must-haves.
- The Zero-Nodes are deployed as close as possible to the consumers of Internet IT capacity (IoT, residential, business, government, education, …). - The Zero-Nodes are deployed as close as possible to the consumers of Internet IT capacity (IoT, residential, business, government, education, …).
- This results in massive bandwidth savings, we estimate to be able to keep 99% of the required bandwidth locally which has a huge impact on cost. - This results in massive bandwidth savings, we estimate to be able to keep 99% of the required bandwidth locally which has a huge impact on cost.
- This is the only viable solution to be able to provide internet to the 3.2 billion people waiting. - This is the only viable solution to be able to provide internet to the 3.2 billion people waiting.
- **Self healing**: The architecture is designed to ensure that workloads and data can be accessed at all times. - **Self healing**: The architecture is designed to ensure that workloads and data can be accessed at all times.
- **Neutral & private**: A lot of work has done using blockchain (technology which powers crypto currency) to guarantee privacy and net neutrality. - **Neutral & private**: A lot of work has done using blockchain (technology which powers crypto currency) to guarantee privacy and net neutrality.
- Designed around simplicity to be used by everyone. - Designed around simplicity to be used by everyone.
- The technology provides anyone with the autonomy to deliver complex IT applications without the need for complex integration services. - The technology provides anyone with the autonomy to deliver complex IT applications without the need for complex integration services.
- **Empowers equality**: Our technology should be usable by the “other billions” that remain unconnected. Due to the low cost-points, low energy requirements and reduced need of backbone network capacity. - **Empowers equality**: Our technology should be usable by the “other billions” that remain unconnected. Due to the low cost-points, low energy requirements and reduced need of backbone network capacity.
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Organizations should always respect human rights, human effort and human experience. To enable a sustainable and prosperous civilization and world, we need a strong value system. Organizations should always respect human rights, human effort and human experience. To enable a sustainable and prosperous civilization and world, we need a strong value system.
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- **Inclusiveness**: Design should always be global and inclusive. We are all equal. - **Inclusiveness**: Design should always be global and inclusive. We are all equal.
- **Design**: Products should be visually appealing and should achieve it's purpose. - **Design**: Products should be visually appealing and should achieve it's purpose.
- **Transparency**: Organisational records and strategies should be accessible to everyone. - **Transparency**: Organisational records and strategies should be accessible to everyone.
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## Hyperscale realities are very different from what most people think ## Hyperscale realities are very different from what most people think

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## ThreeFold's technology does not follow the traditional IT model ## ThreeFold's technology does not follow the traditional IT model
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## What is ThreeFold's Technology Toolbox? ## What is ThreeFold's Technology Toolbox?
ThreeFold's technology is based on three primary building blocks: Stateless Computing, Self-Healing Technology, and Blockchain technology - this is the core of our “Technology Toolbox". ThreeFold's technology is based on three primary building blocks: Stateless Computing, Self-Healing Technology, and Blockchain technology - this is the core of our “Technology Toolbox".
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- **Stateless Computing**: a stateless operating system, Zero-OS, enabling distributed hardware to form an Edge Internet grid generating IT storage and compute capacity - **Stateless Computing**: a stateless operating system, Zero-OS, enabling distributed hardware to form an Edge Internet grid generating IT storage and compute capacity
- **Self-Healing Technology**: controls and operates a distributed cloud and reserves, procures, and executes workloads on the grid using our Jumpscale platform. It delivers autoscaling and automation frameworks that enable self-healing and can be adapted for any kind of IT workload. - **Self-Healing Technology**: controls and operates a distributed cloud and reserves, procures, and executes workloads on the grid using our Jumpscale platform. It delivers autoscaling and automation frameworks that enable self-healing and can be adapted for any kind of IT workload.
- **Blockchain Technology**: Via Rivine - our secure, scalable “proof of stake” blockchain, along with our identity management platform, ItsYou.online. Our blockchain technology enables user authentication, access controls, secure workloads, and heightened security. - **Blockchain Technology**: Via Rivine - our secure, scalable “proof of stake” blockchain, along with our identity management platform, ItsYou.online. Our blockchain technology enables user authentication, access controls, secure workloads, and heightened security.
## Enabling Stateless Computing ## Enabling Stateless Computing
The global decentralized internet will be composed of thousands (millions?) of nodes distributed geographically. This means the decentralized internet must be powered by a stateless operating system that can be booted via the Internet (as opposed to living on the node locally). This removes the complexity of upgrades, truck rolls, etc. The global decentralized internet will be composed of thousands (millions?) of nodes distributed geographically. This means the decentralized internet must be powered by a stateless operating system that can be booted via the Internet (as opposed to living on the node locally). This removes the complexity of upgrades, truck rolls, etc.
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Open-source components have been developed, Zero-OS, for the deployment of bare metal machines functioning as Internet nodes and application hosts. Our Zero-OS platform runs containerized applications and software code on secure and distributed IT infrastructure. Zero-OS can be deployed on off-the-shelf hardware by anyone willing to make server and storage capacity available in their markets and within our network. Open-source components have been developed, Zero-OS, for the deployment of bare metal machines functioning as Internet nodes and application hosts. Our Zero-OS platform runs containerized applications and software code on secure and distributed IT infrastructure. Zero-OS can be deployed on off-the-shelf hardware by anyone willing to make server and storage capacity available in their markets and within our network.
### The benefits of Stateless Computing are substantial, including: ### The benefits of Stateless Computing are substantial, including:
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The engineers developed new blockchain algorithms based on proof of stake for validation purposes and turned this into our Rivine open-source blockchain software. The engineers developed new blockchain algorithms based on proof of stake for validation purposes and turned this into our Rivine open-source blockchain software.
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Unlike the “proof of work” blockchains that currently dominate the space, our Rivine blockchain is scalable, green, and secure - and does not rely on huge mining resources. We run our blockchain on approximately 200 dedicated nodes and do not rely on any third-party software. Unlike the “proof of work” blockchains that currently dominate the space, our Rivine blockchain is scalable, green, and secure - and does not rely on huge mining resources. We run our blockchain on approximately 200 dedicated nodes and do not rely on any third-party software.
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In addition to our blockchain technology, we have also developed ItsYou.Online, an identity, and access management platform. Itsyou. online uses three-factor authentication to manage access on our network and facilitate execution. In addition to our blockchain technology, we have also developed ItsYou.Online, an identity, and access management platform. Itsyou. online uses three-factor authentication to manage access on our network and facilitate execution.
### The benefits of TF blockchain technology and identity management platform include: ### The benefits of TF blockchain technology and identity management platform include:
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- **Neutral**: state of the network and applications are recorded in a transparent and immutable manner. - **Neutral**: state of the network and applications are recorded in a transparent and immutable manner.
- **Payment fulfillment**: transactions are automatically paid using ThreeFold Tokens. - **Payment fulfillment**: transactions are automatically paid using ThreeFold Tokens.
- **Smart Contracts**: fully automated execution of contracts from customers buying Internet IT capacity. - **Smart Contracts**: fully automated execution of contracts from customers buying Internet IT capacity.
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* Zero-OS: https://github.com/threefoldtech/zos * Zero-OS: https://github.com/threefoldtech/zos
* Jumpscale: https://github.com/threefoldtech/js-ng * Jumpscale: https://github.com/threefoldtech/js-ng
* BCDB : https://github.com/threefoldtech/bcdb * BCDB : https://github.com/threefoldtech/bcdb

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## Use cases for the ThreeFold Peer-to-Peer Cloud ## Use cases for the ThreeFold Peer-to-Peer Cloud
### Any Docker Service ### Any Docker Service
ThreeFold nodes natively run containers - therefore they can run any Docker service. But it does so in a more efficient way than the current Docker engine - the most used and known container technology platform in the world. ThreeFold nodes natively run containers - therefore they can run any Docker service. But it does so in a more efficient way than the current Docker engine - the most used and known container technology platform in the world.
### IAAS ### IAAS
The ThreeFold node technology enables hardware capabilities to be used for IAAS services in a very efficient way. Overhead is reduced to a minimum by stripping out unnecessary layers of software that have been implemented over the last decade to patch scaling and performance problems. Our engineers have always looked at the root cause of issues and by innovating at the core algorithm level, solved many issues. The ThreeFold node technology enables hardware capabilities to be used for IAAS services in a very efficient way. Overhead is reduced to a minimum by stripping out unnecessary layers of software that have been implemented over the last decade to patch scaling and performance problems. Our engineers have always looked at the root cause of issues and by innovating at the core algorithm level, solved many issues.
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- **Less is more**: Scale down the operating system for a virtualization architecture to a minimum and boot it over the network - no local operating system files installed on local storage. - **Less is more**: Scale down the operating system for a virtualization architecture to a minimum and boot it over the network - no local operating system files installed on local storage.
- **Look at root causes, no painkiller approach**: Step away from existing storage solutions that require proprietary acceleration hardware and use standard off the shelf, affordable and efficient components with a 100% software-based storage solution that can withstand hardware failures without requiring human intervention - creating a very efficient, reliable and performing storage solution that can operate standalone. - **Look at root causes, no painkiller approach**: Step away from existing storage solutions that require proprietary acceleration hardware and use standard off the shelf, affordable and efficient components with a 100% software-based storage solution that can withstand hardware failures without requiring human intervention - creating a very efficient, reliable and performing storage solution that can operate standalone.
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The platform is secured by using a network boot mechanism that makes it virtually hack resistant as there are no operating system files installed locally. Infrastructure as a service traditionally runs in hyper-scale data centers, remote from the businesses using it. ThreeFold node technology allows you to install, operate and run IAAS services close to your business locations operated by your local IT team. It operates on a peer-to-peer network - only transferring bits of data that need to be transported to avoid network congestion and traffic bottlenecks. The platform is secured by using a network boot mechanism that makes it virtually hack resistant as there are no operating system files installed locally. Infrastructure as a service traditionally runs in hyper-scale data centers, remote from the businesses using it. ThreeFold node technology allows you to install, operate and run IAAS services close to your business locations operated by your local IT team. It operates on a peer-to-peer network - only transferring bits of data that need to be transported to avoid network congestion and traffic bottlenecks.
### Archive ### Archive
Data generation is growing exponentially. More data has been generated in the last 2 years than ever before. This creates a big need to archive data. The ThreeFold node technology creates storage and archiving capabilities by using standard hardware and known interfaces (S3, FTP, WebDav, CIFS, and NFS) will be built by developers worldwide and made available. The low-level storage functionality supports version controlling of the archived data, which keeps all relevant changes without any limitation by using a small amount of actual storage capacity. Data generation is growing exponentially. More data has been generated in the last 2 years than ever before. This creates a big need to archive data. The ThreeFold node technology creates storage and archiving capabilities by using standard hardware and known interfaces (S3, FTP, WebDav, CIFS, and NFS) will be built by developers worldwide and made available. The low-level storage functionality supports version controlling of the archived data, which keeps all relevant changes without any limitation by using a small amount of actual storage capacity.
### Security ### Security
Data security and reliability are key aspects of any storage system. The ThreeFold node allows all data to be compressed and encrypted if and when needed. The distributed character of the storage system enables site redundant storage algorithms to be deployed while keeping large data volumes from being stored in a single location. This removes the risk of data being stolen (physically) and prevents a site outage to result in data outage. The distributed character of the system is in line with the increasing spread of actual data generation. ThreeFold has sensory equipment everywhere these days, and the overhead of storing all that information in a few central places is enormous. Data collection and storage happens once - reading data to use it for a particular workload happens many times. Data security and reliability are key aspects of any storage system. The ThreeFold node allows all data to be compressed and encrypted if and when needed. The distributed character of the storage system enables site redundant storage algorithms to be deployed while keeping large data volumes from being stored in a single location. This removes the risk of data being stolen (physically) and prevents a site outage to result in data outage. The distributed character of the system is in line with the increasing spread of actual data generation. ThreeFold has sensory equipment everywhere these days, and the overhead of storing all that information in a few central places is enormous. Data collection and storage happens once - reading data to use it for a particular workload happens many times.
### Data Mining ### Data Mining
On traditional server architectures, every application has to set up its servers that run their code in isolated silos, making sharing of data hard. The distributed character of the ThreeFold node technology presents compute and storage capacity everywhere. This enables large data mining workloads to happen close to the source of the data. By storing data in a distributed manner, mining can be distributed as well. Distributed compute capacity next to storage capabilities creates the possibility to create data mining operations on local storage (which makes it very fast and efficient) by coding data mining algorithms in programming languages (such as Python, Lua, Javascript, and Golang). Data mining follows distributed data storage. On traditional server architectures, every application has to set up its servers that run their code in isolated silos, making sharing of data hard. The distributed character of the ThreeFold node technology presents compute and storage capacity everywhere. This enables large data mining workloads to happen close to the source of the data. By storing data in a distributed manner, mining can be distributed as well. Distributed compute capacity next to storage capabilities creates the possibility to create data mining operations on local storage (which makes it very fast and efficient) by coding data mining algorithms in programming languages (such as Python, Lua, Javascript, and Golang). Data mining follows distributed data storage.
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Never run into scalability problems again with the ThreeFold node. Data storage can expand horizontally using thousands of distributed nodes to create large storage volumes. Never run into scalability problems again with the ThreeFold node. Data storage can expand horizontally using thousands of distributed nodes to create large storage volumes.
### Smart Contracts ### Smart Contracts
Smart contracts are applications that run on a decentralized platform, exactly as programmed without any possibility of downtime, censorship, fraud, or third-party interference. These applications run on a blockchain, a powerful shared global infrastructure that can move value around and represent the ownership of that value. Smart contracts enable developers to create markets, store registries of debts (or promises), move funds following past instructions (like a will or a futures contract), and many other things without a middleman or counterparty risk. ThreeFold nodes run based on smart-contracts. Smart contracts are applications that run on a decentralized platform, exactly as programmed without any possibility of downtime, censorship, fraud, or third-party interference. These applications run on a blockchain, a powerful shared global infrastructure that can move value around and represent the ownership of that value. Smart contracts enable developers to create markets, store registries of debts (or promises), move funds following past instructions (like a will or a futures contract), and many other things without a middleman or counterparty risk. ThreeFold nodes run based on smart-contracts.
### Self-Learning and AI ### Self-Learning and AI
Blockchains can be seen as databases. By current database standards, traditional blockchains like Bitcoin are terrible: low throughout, low capacity, high latency, poor query support, and so on. But even with these terrible characteristics, blockchains introduced three new and important characteristics: Blockchains can be seen as databases. By current database standards, traditional blockchains like Bitcoin are terrible: low throughout, low capacity, high latency, poor query support, and so on. But even with these terrible characteristics, blockchains introduced three new and important characteristics:
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- **Decentralized data and shared data control** leads to more data and better qualitative data which results in better models. Shortening the machine learning time also enables AI to progress at a faster pace.
- **Decentralized data and shared data control** leads to more data and better qualitative data which results in better models. Shortening the machine learning time also enables AI to progress at a faster pace.
- **Immutable audit trails** improve the trustworthiness of the data, and improves the models' provenance on training and testing results. - **Immutable audit trails** improve the trustworthiness of the data, and improves the models' provenance on training and testing results.
- **Native assets** and assets exchanges make training and testing models intellectual property (IP) assets easier - enhancing decentralized data and model exchanges. - **Native assets** and assets exchanges make training and testing models intellectual property (IP) assets easier - enhancing decentralized data and model exchanges.
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Blockchain technology allows more and better quality data to be presented to machine learning algorithms. It has been proven (Microsoft researchers - Banko and Brill) that more data — not just a bit more data but way more data — while using the same algorithms results in a lot better machine learning. Meaning that the future of machine learning is not in trying to create more sophisticated algorithms (which will happen). So by moving AI learning into a blockchain environment we speed up machine learning and in the end create AI. Blockchain technology allows more and better quality data to be presented to machine learning algorithms. It has been proven (Microsoft researchers - Banko and Brill) that more data — not just a bit more data but way more data — while using the same algorithms results in a lot better machine learning. Meaning that the future of machine learning is not in trying to create more sophisticated algorithms (which will happen). So by moving AI learning into a blockchain environment we speed up machine learning and in the end create AI.

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## The world needs a new stable & green digital currency, which is usable globally ## The world needs a new stable & green digital currency, which is usable globally
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- **Certain perceived reputational issues**: Numerous commentators - particularly in the early years of bitcoin - speculated that unregulated digital currencies could be used to fund illicit activities. - **Certain perceived reputational issues**: Numerous commentators - particularly in the early years of bitcoin - speculated that unregulated digital currencies could be used to fund illicit activities.
- **A general absence of intrinsic value**: The major digital currencies today are not backed by real assets - therefore their value is more surrounded by hype. - **A general absence of intrinsic value**: The major digital currencies today are not backed by real assets - therefore their value is more surrounded by hype.
- **Limited utility**: Today digital currencies are predominantly held by miners and investors. There is very limited use of digital currencies to buy goods and services. - **Limited utility**: Today digital currencies are predominantly held by miners and investors. There is very limited use of digital currencies to buy goods and services.
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These are some of the problems we see with cryptocurrencies. The world needs a new stable and green digital currency, which is usable globally. Enter ThreeFold Token. These are some of the problems we see with cryptocurrencies. The world needs a new stable and green digital currency, which is usable globally. Enter ThreeFold Token.
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*To learn more about the token, please dive into [our wiki](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/token).* _To learn more about the token, please dive into [our wiki](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/token)._

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## Do you believe that the world needs change? ## Do you believe that the world needs change?
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The time has come for us to step up and shape the world we believe is possible. Join us and lets co-create our futures together. The time has come for us to step up and shape the world we believe is possible. Join us and lets co-create our futures together.
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*Get TFT on [Liquid](https://app.liquid.com/exchange/TFTBTC) now.* _Get TFT on [Liquid](https://app.liquid.com/exchange/TFTBTC) now._
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*Get TFT on [BTC-Alpha](https://btc-alpha.com/en/exchange/TFT_BTC) now.* _Get TFT on [BTC-Alpha](https://btc-alpha.com/en/exchange/TFT_BTC) now._
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On behalf of our planet, humanity and the ThreeFold Community, we thank you for considering empowering a better world. On behalf of our planet, humanity and the ThreeFold Community, we thank you for considering empowering a better world.
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*If you need more guidance on buying TFT, please head [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/how_to_buy).* _If you need more guidance on buying TFT, please head [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/how_to_buy)._

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The Internet needs to be more distributed, cost-effective, neutral, and sustainable. ThreeFold has developed such a new technology, the ThreeFold Grid (Grid) and a token which enables all this to happen. The Internet needs to be more distributed, cost-effective, neutral, and sustainable. ThreeFold has developed such a new technology, the ThreeFold Grid (Grid) and a token which enables all this to happen.
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Combining the values of the ThreeFold Foundation (freedom, equality and fairness) with the technology developed by TFTech (Zero-OS, Zero-Chain, 3Bot) and a digital currency called the ThreeFold Token (a decentralized digital currency and means of payment to exchange autonomous and decentralized Internet services) we believe that we have all the tools in order to actually make a difference in tomorrow's digital world. Question is, are you ready to join us? Combining the values of the ThreeFold Foundation (freedom, equality and fairness) with the technology developed by TFTech (Zero-OS, Zero-Chain, 3Bot) and a digital currency called the ThreeFold Token (a decentralized digital currency and means of payment to exchange autonomous and decentralized Internet services) we believe that we have all the tools in order to actually make a difference in tomorrow's digital world. Question is, are you ready to join us?
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Please visit [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io) if you have any questions or would like to continue the conversation! Please visit [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io) if you have any questions or would like to continue the conversation!
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Have questions? Feel free to ask us on our [forum](https://forum.threefold.io)! Have questions? Feel free to ask us on our [forum](https://forum.threefold.io)!
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The ThreeFold Token is the currency of the new Internet. It is a decentralized digital currency that represents a unit of reservation of capacity (compute, storage) on the largest peer-to-peer network of capacity on earth. The ThreeFold Token is the currency of the new Internet. It is a decentralized digital currency that represents a unit of reservation of capacity (compute, storage) on the largest peer-to-peer network of capacity on earth.
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4. By employing Stellar technology, TFT transactions and smart contracts are powered by one of the most energy-efficient blockchains available. Furthermore, TFT is the medium of exchange on the greenest internet network in the world. 4. By employing Stellar technology, TFT transactions and smart contracts are powered by one of the most energy-efficient blockchains available. Furthermore, TFT is the medium of exchange on the greenest internet network in the world.
5. The market for farming, cultivating and trading TFT is open to all. Anyone with internet connection, power supply and necessary hardware can become a Farmer or trade ThreeFold tokens (TFT). 5. The market for farming, cultivating and trading TFT is open to all. Anyone with internet connection, power supply and necessary hardware can become a Farmer or trade ThreeFold tokens (TFT).
6. By buying, holding, and utilizing ThreeFold Tokens, you are actively supporting the expansion of the ThreeFold Grid and its use cases — creating a more sustainable, fair, and equally accessible Internet. 6. By buying, holding, and utilizing ThreeFold Tokens, you are actively supporting the expansion of the ThreeFold Grid and its use cases — creating a more sustainable, fair, and equally accessible Internet.
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_To learn more about the token, please dive into [our wiki](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/token)._
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*To learn more about the token, please dive into [our wiki](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/token).* _Important note: TFTs are not an investment instrument. It is the medium of exchange on the ThreeFold Grid, and is a mechanism to enable the Internet we believe is possible._
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We are growing a green and responsible peer-to-peer Internet that is available everywhere and owned by everyone — across geographical and cultural borders, empowering people to be digitally independent and providing equal chances to learn, partake and succeed. We are growing a green and responsible peer-to-peer Internet that is available everywhere and owned by everyone — across geographical and cultural borders, empowering people to be digitally independent and providing equal chances to learn, partake and succeed.
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At ThreeFold, we are driven by three main values: At ThreeFold, we are driven by three main values:
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- Equality is the foundation for a fair world where everyone is given the opportunity to be empowered and to achieve their full potential. - Equality is the foundation for a fair world where everyone is given the opportunity to be empowered and to achieve their full potential.
- Freedom of thought, opinion, creativity and faith are fundamentals to achieve peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential. - Freedom of thought, opinion, creativity and faith are fundamentals to achieve peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential.
- Sustainability ensures the future of life on earth. It is about adopting the behavior and mindset to minimize our footprint. - Sustainability ensures the future of life on earth. It is about adopting the behavior and mindset to minimize our footprint.
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Let’s take a deeper look. Let’s take a deeper look.
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If not now, when? If not us, who? If not now, when? If not us, who?
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## So, ThreeFold is building a new internet. Why? ## So, ThreeFold is building a new internet. Why?
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There are a few reasons for us being more sustainable. Data centers are super unsustainable, so the simple (but incomplete) answer is “no more huge data centers.” But if you want more detail: There are a few reasons for us being more sustainable. Data centers are super unsustainable, so the simple (but incomplete) answer is “no more huge data centers.” But if you want more detail:
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- We use up to 3x less hardware for the same output, and using hardware at least 2x longer while maintaining good performance - We use up to 3x less hardware for the same output, and using hardware at least 2x longer while maintaining good performance
- Having capacity everywhere, local to where users are – this reduces network requirements (and can even improve security) - Having capacity everywhere, local to where users are – this reduces network requirements (and can even improve security)
- Using new algorithms (e.g. the one mentioned above for storage) which have dramatic efficiency improvement - Using new algorithms (e.g. the one mentioned above for storage) which have dramatic efficiency improvement
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We hope that helps explains things. Obviously there is [a whole wiki](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold/#/) to dive in to. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please ask us on our [forum](https://forum.threefold.io)! We hope that helps explains things. Obviously there is [a whole wiki](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold/#/) to dive in to. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please ask us on our [forum](https://forum.threefold.io)!
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Today, the global Internet and IT infrastructure requires enormous amounts of energy, responsible for about 10% of annual global energy consumption. This makes the IT industry amongst the most pollutive industries in the world (along with the often-discussed airline industry, for comparison). Today, the global Internet and IT infrastructure requires enormous amounts of energy, responsible for about 10% of annual global energy consumption. This makes the IT industry amongst the most pollutive industries in the world (along with the often-discussed airline industry, for comparison).

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Everything starts (or should start) from the why, and the ThreeFold story started a long time ago. Before the inception of ThreeFold, many of the co-founders of the project used to work with the largest IT & Cloud actors. Throughout their experience working in the Industry, they realized that the complexity of the technology and the centralization of knowledge & power led to an inefficient, unsustainable, not scalable and unequally distributed infrastructure. So they decided to redesign the whole Internet and cloud infrastructure bottom-up with the vision of shaping a global internet economy that can scale anywhere efficiently, cost efficiently and sustainably.  Everything starts (or should start) from the why, and the ThreeFold story started a long time ago. Before the inception of ThreeFold, many of the co-founders of the project used to work with the largest IT & Cloud actors. Throughout their experience working in the Industry, they realized that the complexity of the technology and the centralization of knowledge & power led to an inefficient, unsustainable, not scalable and unequally distributed infrastructure. So they decided to redesign the whole Internet and cloud infrastructure bottom-up with the vision of shaping a global internet economy that can scale anywhere efficiently, cost efficiently and sustainably.
## Why does the world needs peer-to-peer?  ## Why does the world needs peer-to-peer? 
By developing the technology, the conviction that peer-to-peer was the best solution for humanity and the planet strengthened itself. Why? Well, put simply, a peer-to-peer system removes all forms of intermediaries, unnecessary steps and complexity from the picture. Therefore, it simplifies the architecture in an incredible way. The benefits are many but here are the most popular benefits: By developing the technology, the conviction that peer-to-peer was the best solution for humanity and the planet strengthened itself. Why? Well, put simply, a peer-to-peer system removes all forms of intermediaries, unnecessary steps and complexity from the picture. Therefore, it simplifies the architecture in an incredible way. The benefits are many but here are the most popular benefits:
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- *Privacy*: Our peer-to-peer environment means no middlemen or intermediaries, meaning data travels directly between peers and stored on the nodes of their choice rather than being sent through and stored by a third party. - _Privacy_: Our peer-to-peer environment means no middlemen or intermediaries, meaning data travels directly between peers and stored on the nodes of their choice rather than being sent through and stored by a third party.
- *Security*: Data stored in data centers is susceptible to security breaches. In bypassing data centers and exchanging data directly between peers, we can achieve much greater security as it reduces code and back doors significantly.  - _Security_: Data stored in data centers is susceptible to security breaches. In bypassing data centers and exchanging data directly between peers, we can achieve much greater security as it reduces code and back doors significantly.
- *Scalability*: In a many-to-many system, scale is essentially unlimited. There is simply no bottleneck. And hardware (nodes) can be added at ease compared to current data center model. - _Scalability_: In a many-to-many system, scale is essentially unlimited. There is simply no bottleneck. And hardware (nodes) can be added at ease compared to current data center model.
- *Cost-efficiency & Sustainability*: End-to-end (direct) connection between peers means a more efficient path for data and less energy is needed. Less energy means less cost, and less harm to our planet. - _Cost-efficiency & Sustainability_: End-to-end (direct) connection between peers means a more efficient path for data and less energy is needed. Less energy means less cost, and less harm to our planet.
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There’s no question that climate change is one of the biggest, if not the biggest threats facing humanity today. If we care at all about future generations and the health of our planet, we have no choice but to address these threats, and fast. That’s why one of our biggest aims is to lower the energy usage of our digital lives. But ThreeFold is taking not just a sustainable approach, we’re setting the plan for a planet positive Internet. There’s no question that climate change is one of the biggest, if not the biggest threats facing humanity today. If we care at all about future generations and the health of our planet, we have no choice but to address these threats, and fast. That’s why one of our biggest aims is to lower the energy usage of our digital lives. But ThreeFold is taking not just a sustainable approach, we’re setting the plan for a planet positive Internet.

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Just like a brain is an interconnected network of neurons, the Internet (or internet) is a global interconnected network of computers and devices that communicate with each other via the [Internet protocol suite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_protocol_suite) (TCP/IP). The communications infrastructure of the Internet consists of hardware components and a system of software layers that control various aspects of the architecture. Just like a brain is an interconnected network of neurons, the Internet (or internet) is a global interconnected network of computers and devices that communicate with each other via the [Internet protocol suite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_protocol_suite) (TCP/IP). The communications infrastructure of the Internet consists of hardware components and a system of software layers that control various aspects of the architecture.
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## Zero OS allows anyone to provide sovereign capacity ## Zero OS allows anyone to provide sovereign capacity
Given stateless systems separate the OS configuration and user data, Zero OS simplifies the maintenance and the deployment of digital workloads, while making it impossible to hack into user data on a hardware level. Given stateless systems separate the OS configuration and user data, Zero OS simplifies the maintenance and the deployment of digital workloads, while making it impossible to hack into user data on a hardware level.
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3Nodes provide all the storage, compute and network primitives for a new internet infrastructure. Given they are booted with Zero OS, anyone can now participate in the Internet economy without jeopardizing user data sovereignty and security. 3Nodes provide all the storage, compute and network primitives for a new internet infrastructure. Given they are booted with Zero OS, anyone can now participate in the Internet economy without jeopardizing user data sovereignty and security.
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If you’ve seen [The Social Dilemma](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0), you know all too well that today, people are being turned into products. Everything we do online – all of the data we upload and all of our digital activities – is tracked and oftentimes used against us. Targeted advertising is just the beginning. If you’ve seen [The Social Dilemma](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0), you know all too well that today, people are being turned into products. Everything we do online – all of the data we upload and all of our digital activities – is tracked and oftentimes used against us. Targeted advertising is just the beginning.

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ThreeFold was inspired by the blockchain burst when it was created in 2016. After doing a comprehensive scan of the technological space we realized that Blockchain holds the best technology to store (1) Smart Contracts and (2) Transactions in an immutable way. We created our own blockchain database: Rivine to host the Smart Contract layer before switching to the Parity Substrate of Polkadot and our Transactional blockchain to the Stellar Network. ThreeFold was inspired by the blockchain burst when it was created in 2016. After doing a comprehensive scan of the technological space we realized that Blockchain holds the best technology to store (1) Smart Contracts and (2) Transactions in an immutable way. We created our own blockchain database: Rivine to host the Smart Contract layer before switching to the Parity Substrate of Polkadot and our Transactional blockchain to the Stellar Network.
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Yes, that's right. With ThreeFold, you *can* become the Internet! Let me quickly explain.  Yes, that's right. With ThreeFold, you *can* become the Internet! Let me quickly explain. 
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- A smartphone on which you can download and run the "ThreeFold Connect" app. This will provide you with a wallet (to receive your farmed TFT and to pay a very small amount of TFT to get started). - A smartphone on which you can download and run the "ThreeFold Connect" app. This will provide you with a wallet (to receive your farmed TFT and to pay a very small amount of TFT to get started).
- A laptop / desktop (and USB stick) to launch your online 3Bot, configure your farm, download your bootloader and burn the bootloader to a USB stick. - A laptop / desktop (and USB stick) to launch your online 3Bot, configure your farm, download your bootloader and burn the bootloader to a USB stick.
- Some technical knowledge, interest and 45 minutes of time. - Some technical knowledge, interest and 45 minutes of time.
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If you are still here and reading, we're good to go! I go through the whole process in a 3-minute video which will give you a quick overview of how to set up your farm. (Click through to the video on YouTube and find helpful links in the description.) If you are still here and reading, we're good to go! I go through the whole process in a 3-minute video which will give you a quick overview of how to set up your farm. (Click through to the video on YouTube and find helpful links in the description.)
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- Billions of emails and passwords appear in largest data leak ever - Billions of emails and passwords appear in largest data leak ever
- Here's How the IRS Could Have Prevented the Tax Data Leak - Here's How the IRS Could Have Prevented the Tax Data Leak
- Time to Change Your Password: Tips on Protecting Yourself from Online Scams - Time to Change Your Password: Tips on Protecting Yourself from Online Scams
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Week after week, month after month, year after year, companies are being hacked, private consumer data is being compromised and released, and we somehow begin to think that this is the reality of our world, something we just have to deal with. Week after week, month after month, year after year, companies are being hacked, private consumer data is being compromised and released, and we somehow begin to think that this is the reality of our world, something we just have to deal with.
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The United Nations publicly ruled Internet access to be a human right in 2016. Proper access to the Internet helps to protect people’s freedom of speech and thought, as well as other fundamentals such as access to knowledge and information. The United Nations publicly ruled Internet access to be a human right in 2016. Proper access to the Internet helps to protect people’s freedom of speech and thought, as well as other fundamentals such as access to knowledge and information.

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In their article, Moskowitz points out how the Internet is not just like a toxic relationship or junk food, where you can leave or stop yourself from eating, rather it's "an all-encompassing technology, our main economic engine, the tool we are forced to use to meet others and mediate our entire lives." In their article, Moskowitz points out how the Internet is not just like a toxic relationship or junk food, where you can leave or stop yourself from eating, rather it's "an all-encompassing technology, our main economic engine, the tool we are forced to use to meet others and mediate our entire lives."
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The truth is that the Internet *has* become more than an addiction, it's become a necessity to keep up in today's increasingly-digital world. Yet the Internet is not even accessible to about 40% of the global population – and for those who *do* have access, it does not serve us. It's actually the other way around. We are the product. The truth is that the Internet _has_ become more than an addiction, it's become a necessity to keep up in today's increasingly-digital world. Yet the Internet is not even accessible to about 40% of the global population – and for those who _do_ have access, it does not serve us. It's actually the other way around. We are the product.
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"We produce the memes, tweets, posts, and pictures that keep us tethered to the internet, and then that content is monetized in the form of advertisements - revenue users help produce, but do not usually see a penny of," says Moskowitz. We have become cogs in a machine that uses us for its own benefit. Or as they call it, "a factory we're forced to work in without any pay." "We produce the memes, tweets, posts, and pictures that keep us tethered to the internet, and then that content is monetized in the form of advertisements - revenue users help produce, but do not usually see a penny of," says Moskowitz. We have become cogs in a machine that uses us for its own benefit. Or as they call it, "a factory we're forced to work in without any pay."
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As pointed out recently [in TGDaily](https://tgdaily.com/web/6-dfinity-threefold-are-leading-an-internet-decentralization-revolution/), ThreeFold is that revolution. As pointed out recently [in TGDaily](https://tgdaily.com/web/6-dfinity-threefold-are-leading-an-internet-decentralization-revolution/), ThreeFold is that revolution.
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ThreeFold is the engine for a *new* Internet, driven by a movement of people who care about a better future. With more than two decades of direct knowledge of the Internet and Cloud industries, we flipped today's Internet on its head. We rebuilt the architecture from the ground up, with people and our planet at the center of our focus. Instead of relying on centralized hyper-scale data centers owned by a few private corporations, we provide the opportunity for people across the world with access to a network connection and electricity to plug in hardware and provide local capacity, and earn income while they are at it. ThreeFold is the engine for a _new_ Internet, driven by a movement of people who care about a better future. With more than two decades of direct knowledge of the Internet and Cloud industries, we flipped today's Internet on its head. We rebuilt the architecture from the ground up, with people and our planet at the center of our focus. Instead of relying on centralized hyper-scale data centers owned by a few private corporations, we provide the opportunity for people across the world with access to a network connection and electricity to plug in hardware and provide local capacity, and earn income while they are at it.
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In our model, we prioritize simplicity, security, efficiency, and privacy. The technology runs autonomously, removing human error and malicious intent from the equation. Connections are peer-to-peer, meaning no middlemen get in the way of our content, our transactions, or other data. And importantly, people own their data. What we produce is ours. We decide where it gets stored and we decide who can access it (and for what value). In fact, it's basically impossible from a technical standpoint for anybody to access someone's data without their consent – including us. In our model, we prioritize simplicity, security, efficiency, and privacy. The technology runs autonomously, removing human error and malicious intent from the equation. Connections are peer-to-peer, meaning no middlemen get in the way of our content, our transactions, or other data. And importantly, people own their data. What we produce is ours. We decide where it gets stored and we decide who can access it (and for what value). In fact, it's basically impossible from a technical standpoint for anybody to access someone's data without their consent – including us.
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- [Test the technology](https://t.me/threefoldtesting) - [Test the technology](https://t.me/threefoldtesting)
- [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/threefold_io) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/threefold_io)
- [Buy the ThreeFold Token](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/threefold__how_to_buy_and_sell) - [Buy the ThreeFold Token](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/threefold__how_to_buy_and_sell)
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We are a growing group of people from around the world who not only believe what many of you believe, but we are doing something about it. Let's grow the People's Internet, together. We are a growing group of people from around the world who not only believe what many of you believe, but we are doing something about it. Let's grow the People's Internet, together.

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ThreeFold's open source technology powers the peer-to-peer Internet revolution that holds the premise to disrupt the global Internet in many ways. ThreeFold's open source technology powers the peer-to-peer Internet revolution that holds the premise to disrupt the global Internet in many ways.
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At ThreeFold, we believe that it's time for us to take back control. As the world turns more and more digital due to the pandemic and even just the natural progression of technology, it's time that we not just realize the problems of today's Internet, but that we do something about it. At ThreeFold, we believe that it's time for us to take back control. As the world turns more and more digital due to the pandemic and even just the natural progression of technology, it's time that we not just realize the problems of today's Internet, but that we do something about it.
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Somewhere in the Netherlands, a ThreeFold Farm is supporting the growth of vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. By directing the excess heat generated from the hardware operations to the greenhouse next door, they are able to achieve an incredible model that benefits both hardware and vegetables. Somewhere in the Netherlands, a ThreeFold Farm is supporting the growth of vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. By directing the excess heat generated from the hardware operations to the greenhouse next door, they are able to achieve an incredible model that benefits both hardware and vegetables.
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- ThreeFold Farming is easy to manage - ThreeFold Farming is easy to manage
- ThreeFold Farming counters wasteful behavior of internet resources, so it's a triple win - ThreeFold Farming counters wasteful behavior of internet resources, so it's a triple win

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Earlier this month, I met with Jonas Delrue from Jimber, the team developing P2P solutions like video chat, office workspace, isolated web browser, and messaging, using the Digital Twin platform. Digital Twin is a use case on top of the ThreeFold Grid. We talked about the technical hurdles and motivations for developing private, decentralized, and open source alternatives to popular products from major corporations. Earlier this month, I met with Jonas Delrue from Jimber, the team developing P2P solutions like video chat, office workspace, isolated web browser, and messaging, using the Digital Twin platform. Digital Twin is a use case on top of the ThreeFold Grid. We talked about the technical hurdles and motivations for developing private, decentralized, and open source alternatives to popular products from major corporations.
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I'm wondering about this video chat solution that we're using for the interview right now. Building reliable video conferencing took a long time for the industry to get right, as far as I understand, and this seems very comparable in performance to Zoom. What did it take to produce this, what challenges came up, and what open source components are you using? I'm wondering about this video chat solution that we're using for the interview right now. Building reliable video conferencing took a long time for the industry to get right, as far as I understand, and this seems very comparable in performance to Zoom. What did it take to produce this, what challenges came up, and what open source components are you using?
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*Yes, the solution is fully open source, using Janus as a back end which is a signaling and MTU server that handles all the traffic. But the main reason why we created our own solution is because we want to deploy the solution on the ThreeFold Grid and make a really decentralized video application. So everyone can start their own video room and the data will only be shared between the members of the room, instead of going through Zoom.* _Yes, the solution is fully open source, using Janus as a back end which is a signaling and MTU server that handles all the traffic. But the main reason why we created our own solution is because we want to deploy the solution on the ThreeFold Grid and make a really decentralized video application. So everyone can start their own video room and the data will only be shared between the members of the room, instead of going through Zoom._
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*The reasons for this have become very clear in the latest developments at Zoom where they had the lawsuits for end-to-end encryption. So something that our solution will offer is not only end-to-end encryption but also the traffic won't go through central points – so there's no way for us to eavesdrop on any of the conversations as a company since we're not included in the process. So that's the main reason that we created this one.* _The reasons for this have become very clear in the latest developments at Zoom where they had the lawsuits for end-to-end encryption. So something that our solution will offer is not only end-to-end encryption but also the traffic won't go through central points – so there's no way for us to eavesdrop on any of the conversations as a company since we're not included in the process. So that's the main reason that we created this one._
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Very cool. I know for Zoom free accounts, all traffic is routed through servers in the United States which also has performance implications for anyone in other parts of the world. You have this big transatlantic hop back and forth for people talking to each other in different parts of Europe, for example, which could create lag or dropouts. And of course, the privacy feature is super important, because if we're using Zoom or any other centralized service it's a black box. They say your connections are end-to-end encrypted, but there's no way to verify that without open source code and self hosting. Very cool. I know for Zoom free accounts, all traffic is routed through servers in the United States which also has performance implications for anyone in other parts of the world. You have this big transatlantic hop back and forth for people talking to each other in different parts of Europe, for example, which could create lag or dropouts. And of course, the privacy feature is super important, because if we're using Zoom or any other centralized service it's a black box. They say your connections are end-to-end encrypted, but there's no way to verify that without open source code and self hosting.
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*Yep, so what we offer is fully open source, and using the Digital Twin platform you'll be able to start your own solutions, so it's fully in your own hands.* _Yep, so what we offer is fully open source, and using the Digital Twin platform you'll be able to start your own solutions, so it's fully in your own hands._
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Do you know what kind of resources are required to run the video chat server? Do you know what kind of resources are required to run the video chat server?
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*The CPU and memory usage on the server is very low, but bit rate depends on how good your connection is and how high quality you want to use. Right now we have some default quality but we will be able to make that configurable, so you'll be able to choose how much data that you want to consume during your conversation, which will of course imply a better or a worse resolution and experience.* _The CPU and memory usage on the server is very low, but bit rate depends on how good your connection is and how high quality you want to use. Right now we have some default quality but we will be able to make that configurable, so you'll be able to choose how much data that you want to consume during your conversation, which will of course imply a better or a worse resolution and experience._
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Totally. I've heard that we should be able to host many Digital Twins on a single node. I'm curious of your thoughts on that. How many Digital Twins do you think we could run on a single Titan node or server in a rack? Totally. I've heard that we should be able to host many Digital Twins on a single node. I'm curious of your thoughts on that. How many Digital Twins do you think we could run on a single Titan node or server in a rack?
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*That's a hard one. I'd have to check for real numbers on the current implementation, but the thing is that there's not really a hard limit, as long as you keep improving your software and making it more efficient, making it more suitable to the scaling case. Right now in centralized systems this mostly is not a concern, but if you make it more suitable to self hosting and the digital twin scenario, then we should be able to get really far on that.* _That's a hard one. I'd have to check for real numbers on the current implementation, but the thing is that there's not really a hard limit, as long as you keep improving your software and making it more efficient, making it more suitable to the scaling case. Right now in centralized systems this mostly is not a concern, but if you make it more suitable to self hosting and the digital twin scenario, then we should be able to get really far on that._
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*It's going to take some effort and time to improve it and to make it better so the usage goes down, while the hardware also gets better so it's two ways. I think in the long run we should be able to host really lots and lots of Digital Twins on one single node. It also depends on what you're doing on the Digital Twins, if everyone is doing video conversations it will of course have more consumption than if everyone is just chatting in text.* _It's going to take some effort and time to improve it and to make it better so the usage goes down, while the hardware also gets better so it's two ways. I think in the long run we should be able to host really lots and lots of Digital Twins on one single node. It also depends on what you're doing on the Digital Twins, if everyone is doing video conversations it will of course have more consumption than if everyone is just chatting in text._
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There's a good number of features here in video chat already like the background replace and some others I was impressed to see already during my testing. Of course Zoom has many more features like hosting these large conferences, breakout groups, allowing people to raise their hand digitally. I'm wondering what features are on the road map for this solution and what should we expect to see coming next? There's a good number of features here in video chat already like the background replace and some others I was impressed to see already during my testing. Of course Zoom has many more features like hosting these large conferences, breakout groups, allowing people to raise their hand digitally. I'm wondering what features are on the road map for this solution and what should we expect to see coming next?
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*Raising hands is one of the things that we're developing now, but we're mostly doing improvements at the back end so we can get a more efficient solution and a solution that is better suited to the decentralized way of working. Now, we don't have the size of team that Zoom has of course at this point, so we're a bit slower in releasing new features. We do have a list of things that we want to implement in the near future. Things like waiting rooms and all the stuff that you came up with, they're on the road map but not for the very short term since right now we're really focusing on getting this thing working in a decentralized way on the Grid.* _Raising hands is one of the things that we're developing now, but we're mostly doing improvements at the back end so we can get a more efficient solution and a solution that is better suited to the decentralized way of working. Now, we don't have the size of team that Zoom has of course at this point, so we're a bit slower in releasing new features. We do have a list of things that we want to implement in the near future. Things like waiting rooms and all the stuff that you came up with, they're on the road map but not for the very short term since right now we're really focusing on getting this thing working in a decentralized way on the Grid._
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That makes sense. And what is the status of that? Are we using the Grid right now, or is this a staging server? That makes sense. And what is the status of that? Are we using the Grid right now, or is this a staging server?
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*This is a production server of Jimber. We use this one to talk to our employees, so for internal calls, and we're also using it to talk to clients. We've been using it for over six months without any problems so it's really production ready, but this version is not running on the Grid right now. We do have deployments on the Grid that work perfectly.* _This is a production server of Jimber. We use this one to talk to our employees, so for internal calls, and we're also using it to talk to clients. We've been using it for over six months without any problems so it's really production ready, but this version is not running on the Grid right now. We do have deployments on the Grid that work perfectly._
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Good to know. Is that something that someone with the proper amount of knowledge and motivation could test for themselves already, running the solution on the Grid? Good to know. Is that something that someone with the proper amount of knowledge and motivation could test for themselves already, running the solution on the Grid?
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*Yeah, they should be able to. It might be that they still need a little bit of help from the technical team, but it should be doable, yes.* _Yeah, they should be able to. It might be that they still need a little bit of help from the technical team, but it should be doable, yes._
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Cool, I'll put that on my list of things to try out. So that's video chat. Do you see any challenges arising from quirks of the Grid in implementing any features or scaling things up to a certain level. Is there anything that's tricky about moving something like this onto the Grid? Cool, I'll put that on my list of things to try out. So that's video chat. Do you see any challenges arising from quirks of the Grid in implementing any features or scaling things up to a certain level. Is there anything that's tricky about moving something like this onto the Grid?
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*So for us, that's the challenge right now, but in the long run it's probably going to be scaling, being sure that the Digital Twin runs close enough to the person actually using it, being sure that the interaction between Digital Twins is really fast and with low latency. Things like that will of course be a huge challenge, and also keeping everything private, making sure that everything is secure is also a bit challenging.* _So for us, that's the challenge right now, but in the long run it's probably going to be scaling, being sure that the Digital Twin runs close enough to the person actually using it, being sure that the interaction between Digital Twins is really fast and with low latency. Things like that will of course be a huge challenge, and also keeping everything private, making sure that everything is secure is also a bit challenging._
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*Another big challenge is that users are not used to a decentralized environment. So if you lose your seed phrase or in some way destroy your own Digital Twin, it's decentralized so we can't access it. There isn't a company that can just look into the big system and fix it for you. You are a bit responsible for your own system so that's also a bit of a challenge. So to get users informed and make software that's really easy for them, where they can't mess things up, and where users can give us enough logs when something goes wrong to help them in a decentralized way.* _Another big challenge is that users are not used to a decentralized environment. So if you lose your seed phrase or in some way destroy your own Digital Twin, it's decentralized so we can't access it. There isn't a company that can just look into the big system and fix it for you. You are a bit responsible for your own system so that's also a bit of a challenge. So to get users informed and make software that's really easy for them, where they can't mess things up, and where users can give us enough logs when something goes wrong to help them in a decentralized way._
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For sure, I know that's a big concern around our VDC solution as well. You onboard someone into the system and they need to take responsibility for their own data and deployments. I think that's a huge issue across this space right, you want to give people the power but they also need to be able to take the responsibility. We'll see how that goes, as users start to come onboard and what kinds of challenges they run into. For sure, I know that's a big concern around our VDC solution as well. You onboard someone into the system and they need to take responsibility for their own data and deployments. I think that's a huge issue across this space right, you want to give people the power but they also need to be able to take the responsibility. We'll see how that goes, as users start to come onboard and what kinds of challenges they run into.
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*Yeah, that's going to be the fun part, once users really start onboarding and start using everything. It's mostly a stressful situation at first if you launch a new product, but we're going to be starting off with a beta version so we don't get too much ahead of ourselves. Using the beta period to really get the software to be at the point where we need it for production will probably be the best step, to take the stress a bit off the team, and in the next version we can go full fledged production with a really nice product.* _Yeah, that's going to be the fun part, once users really start onboarding and start using everything. It's mostly a stressful situation at first if you launch a new product, but we're going to be starting off with a beta version so we don't get too much ahead of ourselves. Using the beta period to really get the software to be at the point where we need it for production will probably be the best step, to take the stress a bit off the team, and in the next version we can go full fledged production with a really nice product._
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How soon do you think we'll be ready to invite some members of the community to start testing? How soon do you think we'll be ready to invite some members of the community to start testing?
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*We want to have a version ready for September, so that's what we're looking at.* _We want to have a version ready for September, so that's what we're looking at._
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Great. Let's shift gears and talk about the file browser and office solution, which I've also tested. It's very cool. You're able to preview images and videos, edit documents, and more. I understand it's at least two open source components, you have the file browser and OnlyOffice working together. Great. Let's shift gears and talk about the file browser and office solution, which I've also tested. It's very cool. You're able to preview images and videos, edit documents, and more. I understand it's at least two open source components, you have the file browser and OnlyOffice working together.
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*So the file browser is totally made by us, it's fully new. We use OnlyOffice as a document service to edit the documents, and right now you can already share documents with other people and collaborate on documents. We're building a kind of online office alternative that is owned by you and where your files are safe from companies trying to get data from it to give you specific advertisements and that sort of thing.* _So the file browser is totally made by us, it's fully new. We use OnlyOffice as a document service to edit the documents, and right now you can already share documents with other people and collaborate on documents. We're building a kind of online office alternative that is owned by you and where your files are safe from companies trying to get data from it to give you specific advertisements and that sort of thing._
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Okay, I didn't realize that the file browser piece had been built in house. Okay, I didn't realize that the file browser piece had been built in house.
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*It's still very basic. It doesn't have all the features of the big ones yet. It has the basic functionality—you can upload files, make folders, put the files in the folders, open files, collaborate, save them, share with people, all of those things are available, so it's pretty usable. This has been launched in a staging version right now, so it's not available to the full public yet but it should be available in September when we launch the first Digital Twin version.* _It's still very basic. It doesn't have all the features of the big ones yet. It has the basic functionality—you can upload files, make folders, put the files in the folders, open files, collaborate, save them, share with people, all of those things are available, so it's pretty usable. This has been launched in a staging version right now, so it's not available to the full public yet but it should be available in September when we launch the first Digital Twin version._
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I've tested it, and it works really well. I'm curious again—obviously building something like this isn't a small task. Building an alternative to products from massive corporations with huge budgets and teams. So for your team, what are the challenges and how did you make this work? I've tested it, and it works really well. I'm curious again—obviously building something like this isn't a small task. Building an alternative to products from massive corporations with huge budgets and teams. So for your team, what are the challenges and how did you make this work?
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*Of course using open source components like OnlyOffice is a big difference. It'd be hard to make all of the documents services ourselves—that would be really insane. So using open source components is a big key factor in this, but a second thing is that our team has been building and trying out stuff like this for a few years so we do have some experience in building these kinds of tools.* _Of course using open source components like OnlyOffice is a big difference. It'd be hard to make all of the documents services ourselves—that would be really insane. So using open source components is a big key factor in this, but a second thing is that our team has been building and trying out stuff like this for a few years so we do have some experience in building these kinds of tools._
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So in Digital Twin we also have the chat solution. Is there anything about chat that's cool or unique? So in Digital Twin we also have the chat solution. Is there anything about chat that's cool or unique?
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*We're looking at the big modern chat applications for our ideas there, as well as adding some new stuff in it. For the most part you have all the features that you need. You can send text messages and audio streams. You can send GIFs, which is of course the most important feature in any chat application. Then there's, block users, delete users, add users to make group conversations, share files with the whole group, all the things like that.* _We're looking at the big modern chat applications for our ideas there, as well as adding some new stuff in it. For the most part you have all the features that you need. You can send text messages and audio streams. You can send GIFs, which is of course the most important feature in any chat application. Then there's, block users, delete users, add users to make group conversations, share files with the whole group, all the things like that._
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Does that mean that we should be able to switch from Telegram sometime in the near future? Does that mean that we should be able to switch from Telegram sometime in the near future?
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*I hope so yeah, it would be really cool when we can do that. The biggest difference of course is the underlying decentralized architecture.* _I hope so yeah, it would be really cool when we can do that. The biggest difference of course is the underlying decentralized architecture._
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So finally, to wrap up, maybe you could talk a bit about how privacy and security is handled? We have end-to-end encryption, we have self hosting of data. What does that look like and how is it built? So finally, to wrap up, maybe you could talk a bit about how privacy and security is handled? We have end-to-end encryption, we have self hosting of data. What does that look like and how is it built?
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*In terms of the platform itself, that's something that the ThreeFold core team is more working on, so I know the principles and know how it works but I can't give you real technical details. As for what we build, the biggest tool that we use right now for end-to-end encryption is Yggdrasil or the Planetary Network, as we refer to it in ThreeFold. So that's a technology where multiple computers form one grid and they can exchange messages with each other which are fully end-to-end encrypted, using the standard TCP stack of those nodes. In that way we can communicate between Digital Twins in a very easy way, using standard technology, but just changing the underlying network architecture.* _In terms of the platform itself, that's something that the ThreeFold core team is more working on, so I know the principles and know how it works but I can't give you real technical details. As for what we build, the biggest tool that we use right now for end-to-end encryption is Yggdrasil or the Planetary Network, as we refer to it in ThreeFold. So that's a technology where multiple computers form one grid and they can exchange messages with each other which are fully end-to-end encrypted, using the standard TCP stack of those nodes. In that way we can communicate between Digital Twins in a very easy way, using standard technology, but just changing the underlying network architecture._
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Totally, I know a bit about Yggdrasil. I haven't had a chance to test it myself, but it's super exciting technology, right? It allows anyone behind a firewall to still have a public address where they can still be reachable on IPv6 and everything is encrypted. Totally, I know a bit about Yggdrasil. I haven't had a chance to test it myself, but it's super exciting technology, right? It allows anyone behind a firewall to still have a public address where they can still be reachable on IPv6 and everything is encrypted.
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*And as soon as you're connected to one node, you're connected to every one of them, because they all forward the packets, all end to end encrypted. So it's a really cool technology.* _And as soon as you're connected to one node, you're connected to every one of them, because they all forward the packets, all end to end encrypted. So it's a really cool technology._
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Absolutely, and it's great to be able to build on this kind of stuff. Like you're saying, the open source components give us a big head start in trying to build these alternatives. Absolutely, and it's great to be able to build on this kind of stuff. Like you're saying, the open source components give us a big head start in trying to build these alternatives.
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Is there anything else you'd like to say about what you all have been building over there? Is there anything else you'd like to say about what you all have been building over there?
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I love that, and it's a big reason I'm excited to be involved with ThreeFold as well: building something that's totally new, going from 0 to 1, and then inviting the world to come check it out and enjoy all the benefits. I love that, and it's a big reason I'm excited to be involved with ThreeFold as well: building something that's totally new, going from 0 to 1, and then inviting the world to come check it out and enjoy all the benefits.
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Oh yeah, I forgot to ask about the web browser. I understand that Jimber has been building this for a while and I've seen some things about this on your website. So the web browser solution essentially renders the webpage on the back end and just shows the user an image of it? Oh yeah, I forgot to ask about the web browser. I understand that Jimber has been building this for a while and I've seen some things about this on your website. So the web browser solution essentially renders the webpage on the back end and just shows the user an image of it?
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I didn't realize that there's benefit on the server end as well. So by requiring users to interact with a web service through the browser solution, that provides isolation for the app as well? I didn't realize that there's benefit on the server end as well. So by requiring users to interact with a web service through the browser solution, that provides isolation for the app as well?
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And does this effectively provide a VPN for users as well? And does this effectively provide a VPN for users as well?
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That's super exciting. Something that folks ask me about when they learn about ThreeFold is hosting VPNs on the Grid as a way to get the benefits of VPN in a decentralized way. That's super exciting. Something that folks ask me about when they learn about ThreeFold is hosting VPNs on the Grid as a way to get the benefits of VPN in a decentralized way.
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*Yggdrasil is a bit closer to a VPN than our browser itself, but they pretty much help each other out. The browser in the ThreeFold network is used to protect the Digital Twin itself, to make it very secure and private for you, but the browser can also be used to browse websites from any country in the world without restrictions. So it can be used in that way too, which is kind of similar to how people at home use VPNs.* _Yggdrasil is a bit closer to a VPN than our browser itself, but they pretty much help each other out. The browser in the ThreeFold network is used to protect the Digital Twin itself, to make it very secure and private for you, but the browser can also be used to browse websites from any country in the world without restrictions. So it can be used in that way too, which is kind of similar to how people at home use VPNs._
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That's good to know. Well, I really like the bigger picture here of an internet experience that's end-to-end encrypted, where all of your data is under your control, and you have the anonymity and privacy that a VPN would provide. It's very exciting stuff, and I'm looking forward to sharing about it with our larger community. That's good to know. Well, I really like the bigger picture here of an internet experience that's end-to-end encrypted, where all of your data is under your control, and you have the anonymity and privacy that a VPN would provide. It's very exciting stuff, and I'm looking forward to sharing about it with our larger community.

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Last year at a ThreeFold gathering, a few of us on the team had the pleasure to meet a man named Vasily, a creative mind with a big heart and proud founder of Artheon. Artheon, in its essence, was a virtual reality museum experience focused on bringing fine art and culture from around the world directly to people. The concept was immediately captivating, and the demo brought it to life for us. The graphics were already solid, and being able to walk around a museum and interact with the artwork was a unique experience to say the least. We talked about the implications and his greater vision around access and education, and it was very clear we needed to partner up. Not long after, Artheon and ThreeFold joined forces. Last year at a ThreeFold gathering, a few of us on the team had the pleasure to meet a man named Vasily, a creative mind with a big heart and proud founder of Artheon. Artheon, in its essence, was a virtual reality museum experience focused on bringing fine art and culture from around the world directly to people. The concept was immediately captivating, and the demo brought it to life for us. The graphics were already solid, and being able to walk around a museum and interact with the artwork was a unique experience to say the least. We talked about the implications and his greater vision around access and education, and it was very clear we needed to partner up. Not long after, Artheon and ThreeFold joined forces.
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And finally, Artheon experienced an unfortunate event earlier this summer where their servers suffered from an intense heat wave and essentially burned up. There was no backup, and this would have been catastrophic in the scenario of them having millions of users. Good thing they aren't live yet, but this is a great example of how centralized models fail. With a decentralized infrastructure like ThreeFold, this type of situation would not have occured, as data would be hosted on many locations. And finally, Artheon experienced an unfortunate event earlier this summer where their servers suffered from an intense heat wave and essentially burned up. There was no backup, and this would have been catastrophic in the scenario of them having millions of users. Good thing they aren't live yet, but this is a great example of how centralized models fail. With a decentralized infrastructure like ThreeFold, this type of situation would not have occured, as data would be hosted on many locations.
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So, by distributing the computing power closer to their users, a VR experience such as Artheon would not only improve their latency speed, security, and privacy, but also the resilience of their business model.  So, by distributing the computing power closer to their users, a VR experience such as Artheon would not only improve their latency speed, security, and privacy, but also the resilience of their business model.
## What is the status of Artheon (and its partnership with ThreeFold)? ## What is the status of Artheon (and its partnership with ThreeFold)?
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- People will also be able to see how many people are online at the moment and where they are located on the globe (if permissions are allowed) - People will also be able to see how many people are online at the moment and where they are located on the globe (if permissions are allowed)
- Allow the possibility for museums to host free or closed paid exhibitions - Allow the possibility for museums to host free or closed paid exhibitions
- Artheon will be hosted on the ThreeFold Grid! - Artheon will be hosted on the ThreeFold Grid!
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If you’re part of the ThreeFold Movement, we’re sure you’ve seen Scott in a demo, or in the chats or forums. Scott is new-ish to the team but he’s been active in the community for quite a while. If you’re part of the ThreeFold Movement, we’re sure you’ve seen Scott in a demo, or in the chats or forums. Scott is new-ish to the team but he’s been active in the community for quite a while.
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In this video, Sam, based in Turkey, and Scott, based in the Pacific Northwest (USA), have a conversation about Scott’s journey into ThreeFold. They speak about how he found out about the project and started contributing (and how you can do the same), the technology, the mission, vision, and values, the people, and what Scott is most looking forward to in the short, medium, and long-term. In this video, Sam, based in Turkey, and Scott, based in the Pacific Northwest (USA), have a conversation about Scott’s journey into ThreeFold. They speak about how he found out about the project and started contributing (and how you can do the same), the technology, the mission, vision, and values, the people, and what Scott is most looking forward to in the short, medium, and long-term.
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Whether you’re new to ThreeFold or have been around for a while, the decentralization and blockchain space can often be quite elusive and opaque with regards to what certain projects have to offer. Very clear, however, is the current market cap for aggregated decentralized compute and storage projects which exceeds 50 billion USD. Therefore, we decided to shed some light on the space and to show you how our solutions compare to those of other projects. Whether you’re new to ThreeFold or have been around for a while, the decentralization and blockchain space can often be quite elusive and opaque with regards to what certain projects have to offer. Very clear, however, is the current market cap for aggregated decentralized compute and storage projects which exceeds 50 billion USD. Therefore, we decided to shed some light on the space and to show you how our solutions compare to those of other projects.

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*Welcome back for another installment of our accessible series on ThreeFold Grid technology. We are working through the three major categories that make up cloud infrastructure: storage, compute, and network. This time, we'll be focusing on compute.* _Welcome back for another installment of our accessible series on ThreeFold Grid technology. We are working through the three major categories that make up cloud infrastructure: storage, compute, and network. This time, we'll be focusing on compute._
## What is compute? ## What is compute?
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The [Flist](https://threefold.io/how-it-works/zflist) is a next generation container format which extends the industry standard Docker container concept in an efficient and secure way. It is supported directly at the operating system level on Zero OS, and in its latest version on ThreeFold Grid 3.0, provides a unique advantage over traditional containers via the use of mini virtual machines. The [Flist](https://threefold.io/how-it-works/zflist) is a next generation container format which extends the industry standard Docker container concept in an efficient and secure way. It is supported directly at the operating system level on Zero OS, and in its latest version on ThreeFold Grid 3.0, provides a unique advantage over traditional containers via the use of mini virtual machines.
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Both projects also reward their communities for providing capacity. Akash planned to launch a limited edition for an own node device, called Supermini, with plug-and-play functionalities similar to our [3Node](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/technology?id=_3nodes). *However, Akash [just announced](https://akash.network/blog/supermini-update) that they’ll be postponing the launch of their Supermini indefinitely, meaning they won't be offering anything comparable to our 3Node anytime soon.* Our [3Node](https://threefold.io/farm) is a general purpose computer that acts as a low-level provider for IT capacity. It is booted with our unique operating system Zero-OS and enables even people without technical skills to participate. We’re collaborating with certified hardware partners and plan to extend our reach in the near future to allow even more people to [join](https://threefold.io/blog/post/join_the_peoples_internet/) the ThreeFold Grid. Both projects also reward their communities for providing capacity. Akash planned to launch a limited edition for an own node device, called Supermini, with plug-and-play functionalities similar to our [3Node](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/technology?id=_3nodes). _However, Akash [just announced](https://akash.network/blog/supermini-update) that they’ll be postponing the launch of their Supermini indefinitely, meaning they won't be offering anything comparable to our 3Node anytime soon._ Our [3Node](https://threefold.io/farm) is a general purpose computer that acts as a low-level provider for IT capacity. It is booted with our unique operating system Zero-OS and enables even people without technical skills to participate. We’re collaborating with certified hardware partners and plan to extend our reach in the near future to allow even more people to [join](https://threefold.io/blog/post/join_the_peoples_internet/) the ThreeFold Grid.
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Welcome to the third stop on our journey that aims to better understand the space we operate in and how ThreeFold stands out. After exploring [Dfinity](https://threefold.io/blog/post/project_comparison_1_dfinity/) and [Akash](https://threefold.io/blog/post/project_comparison_2_akash/), I will now take a closer look at Filecoin to discover the similarities as well as differences of their project and ThreeFold. Let’s dive right in! Welcome to the third stop on our journey that aims to better understand the space we operate in and how ThreeFold stands out. After exploring [Dfinity](https://threefold.io/blog/post/project_comparison_1_dfinity/) and [Akash](https://threefold.io/blog/post/project_comparison_2_akash/), I will now take a closer look at Filecoin to discover the similarities as well as differences of their project and ThreeFold. Let’s dive right in!

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All in all, the combination of our [ThreeFold Grid](https://threefold.io/grid) and [ThreeFold P2P Cloud](https://cloud.threefold.io) provide significant advantages over centralized cloud providers with their hyper-scale data centers. From decentralization and infinite scalability at the edge to considerable energy savings and cost effectiveness as well as data privacy and security, [our solution](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/ambitious-startup-to-disrupt-the-internet-and-cloud/b38rwj4) has much more value to offer, while solving critical issues related to centralized clouds. If you’d like to test our cloud solution yourself, take a look [here](https://threefold.io/info/cloud#/cloud__evdc_getting_started). You can also start participating in our decentralized ecosystem by becoming a [3Node]( https://shop.threefold.tech/index.php?route=common/home) on our ThreeFold Grid. All in all, the combination of our [ThreeFold Grid](https://threefold.io/grid) and [ThreeFold P2P Cloud](https://cloud.threefold.io) provide significant advantages over centralized cloud providers with their hyper-scale data centers. From decentralization and infinite scalability at the edge to considerable energy savings and cost effectiveness as well as data privacy and security, [our solution](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/ambitious-startup-to-disrupt-the-internet-and-cloud/b38rwj4) has much more value to offer, while solving critical issues related to centralized clouds. If you’d like to test our cloud solution yourself, take a look [here](https://threefold.io/info/cloud#/cloud__evdc_getting_started). You can also start participating in our decentralized ecosystem by becoming a [3Node](https://shop.threefold.tech/index.php?route=common/home) on our ThreeFold Grid.

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Tim Berners-Lee created the web server and browser in 1990. Back then, the web was of a free, rather decentralized nature in which no single entity was to control the access to it. With the client-server architecture of the web, however, centralization came about. [Nowadays](https://threefold.io/info/threefold#/threefold__why_intro?id=everyone-should-be-autonomous), the web as well as the Internet in general are highly centralized. There are only a few companies acting as gatekeepers to large parts of today’s Internet. The Internet as we know it is continuously [struggling with issues](https://theconversation.com/web-3-0-the-decentralised-web-promises-to-make-the-internet-free-again-113139) related to its centralized nature – from censorship and attacks on net neutrality to manipulation attempts from companies with [monopolistic power](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/28/who-owns-the-internet). These issues are systematic and major players like Amazon or Facebook are [benefitting](https://techmonitor.ai/boardroom/power-of-tech-companies) from the situation as it is. This business model is also highly reliant on centralized hyperscale [data centers](https://threefold.io/blog/post/data_leaks/) that also come with a whole set of issues, from their vulnerability and limited scalability to their extremely high energy consumption [and more](https://threefold.io/blog/post/threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers_like_aws_azure/). Tim Berners-Lee created the web server and browser in 1990. Back then, the web was of a free, rather decentralized nature in which no single entity was to control the access to it. With the client-server architecture of the web, however, centralization came about. [Nowadays](https://threefold.io/info/threefold#/threefold__why_intro?id=everyone-should-be-autonomous), the web as well as the Internet in general are highly centralized. There are only a few companies acting as gatekeepers to large parts of today’s Internet. The Internet as we know it is continuously [struggling with issues](https://theconversation.com/web-3-0-the-decentralised-web-promises-to-make-the-internet-free-again-113139) related to its centralized nature – from censorship and attacks on net neutrality to manipulation attempts from companies with [monopolistic power](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/28/who-owns-the-internet). These issues are systematic and major players like Amazon or Facebook are [benefitting](https://techmonitor.ai/boardroom/power-of-tech-companies) from the situation as it is. This business model is also highly reliant on centralized hyperscale [data centers](https://threefold.io/blog/post/data_leaks/) that also come with a whole set of issues, from their vulnerability and limited scalability to their extremely high energy consumption [and more](https://threefold.io/blog/post/threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers_like_aws_azure/).

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Both projects are compatible with certain IT tools and protocols. While Storj is S3-compatible and [integrates](https://www.storj.io/integrations) a couple of developer tools like FileZilla or Fastly, ThreeFold is highly compatible with leading industry standards and tools from S3 to Docker containers, [Kubernetes](https://forum.threefold.io/t/grid-utilization-plan-part-one/1157) and more. Moreover, ThreeFold can run anything that runs on Linux, allowing for a seamless migration of any digital workload, even from [traditional cloud providers](https://threefold.io/blog/post/threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers_like_aws_azure/) like Microsoft Azure or AWS. Both projects are compatible with certain IT tools and protocols. While Storj is S3-compatible and [integrates](https://www.storj.io/integrations) a couple of developer tools like FileZilla or Fastly, ThreeFold is highly compatible with leading industry standards and tools from S3 to Docker containers, [Kubernetes](https://forum.threefold.io/t/grid-utilization-plan-part-one/1157) and more. Moreover, ThreeFold can run anything that runs on Linux, allowing for a seamless migration of any digital workload, even from [traditional cloud providers](https://threefold.io/blog/post/threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers_like_aws_azure/) like Microsoft Azure or AWS.
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## Conclusion ## Conclusion
In summary, we both share the same vision of a decentralized Internet. The biggest difference between Storj and ThreeFold is that Storj is focused on providing storage, whereas [ThreeFold](https://threefold.io/blog/post/an_intro_to_the_threefold_grid/) does not only provide storage but also compute and network capacity. While Storj seeks to be the storage layer for the [decentralized Internet](https://threefold.io/blog/post/quest_decentralize_internet/), ThreeFold provides the [low-level primitives](https://threefold.io/blog/post/an_intro_to_the_threefold_grid/) for a *truly* decentralized Internet: compute, storage and network. In summary, we both share the same vision of a decentralized Internet. The biggest difference between Storj and ThreeFold is that Storj is focused on providing storage, whereas [ThreeFold](https://threefold.io/blog/post/an_intro_to_the_threefold_grid/) does not only provide storage but also compute and network capacity. While Storj seeks to be the storage layer for the [decentralized Internet](https://threefold.io/blog/post/quest_decentralize_internet/), ThreeFold provides the [low-level primitives](https://threefold.io/blog/post/an_intro_to_the_threefold_grid/) for a _truly_ decentralized Internet: compute, storage and network.
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Last week, we shared an update on [what's new in TF Grid 3.0.1 – and the path to mainnet!](https://forum.threefold.io/t/whats-new-in-tf-grid-3-0-1-and-the-path-to-mainnet/1488) There's been a lot of exciting progress by the team, and we wanted to share with you some more specifics where we can – starting with the admin portal! Last week, we shared an update on [what's new in TF Grid 3.0.1 – and the path to mainnet!](https://forum.threefold.io/t/whats-new-in-tf-grid-3-0-1-and-the-path-to-mainnet/1488) There's been a lot of exciting progress by the team, and we wanted to share with you some more specifics where we can – starting with the admin portal!
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*Find links to get started at the bottom!* _Find links to get started at the bottom!_
## What does the admin portal do? ## What does the admin portal do?
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## Get started ## Get started
The portal is currently available on [devnet](https://portal.dev.grid.tf) and [testnet](https://portal.test.grid.tf/). You can also find information on the portal in our library [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/manual__tfgrid3_getstarted). *Please note, you'll need to install the Polkadot{.js} extension and create or import an account in order to get started.* The portal is currently available on [devnet](https://portal.dev.grid.tf) and [testnet](https://portal.test.grid.tf/). You can also find information on the portal in our library [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/manual__tfgrid3_getstarted). _Please note, you'll need to install the Polkadot{.js} extension and create or import an account in order to get started._
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*Visit our forum to discuss you experiences with the new admin portal [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/introducing-the-tf-chain-admin-portal-for-farmers-and-grid-users/1526).* _Visit our forum to discuss you experiences with the new admin portal [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/introducing-the-tf-chain-admin-portal-for-farmers-and-grid-users/1526)._

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We are very excited to present to you the new Explorer UI for ThreeFold Grid 3.x! 🎉 We are very excited to present to you the new Explorer UI for ThreeFold Grid 3.x! 🎉
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*All screenshots in this post are from the ThreeFold Grid 3.x testnet Explorer, and the numbers are growing continuously.* _All screenshots in this post are from the ThreeFold Grid 3.x testnet Explorer, and the numbers are growing continuously._
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*Keep in mind, the overview of all 3Nodes worldwide across all nets can be found [here](https://explorer.grid.tf/) and this will phase out as we approach 3.x mainnet launch as shared on our previous [update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/whats-new-in-tf-grid-3-0-1-and-the-path-to-mainnet/1488).* _Keep in mind, the overview of all 3Nodes worldwide across all nets can be found [here](https://explorer.grid.tf/) and this will phase out as we approach 3.x mainnet launch as shared on our previous [update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/whats-new-in-tf-grid-3-0-1-and-the-path-to-mainnet/1488)._
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*Visit our forum to share you experiences with the new explorer interface [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-grid-3-x-explorer-ui/1536).* _Visit our forum to share you experiences with the new explorer interface [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-grid-3-x-explorer-ui/1536)._

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The [third release](https://forum.threefold.io/t/what-is-new-in-tfgrid-3-0/1133/1) of the [ThreeFold Grid](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__threefold_grid) represents a major step in the decentralization of the People’s Internet with the [Smart Contract for IT](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__smartcontract_tfgrid3) coming to life on the ThreeFold Blockchain (aka “TF Chain”). Built on the Substrate framework, TF Chain represents the layer-0 for all current and future technologies to provision decentralized Internet capacity.  The [third release](https://forum.threefold.io/t/what-is-new-in-tfgrid-3-0/1133/1) of the [ThreeFold Grid](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__threefold_grid) represents a major step in the decentralization of the People’s Internet with the [Smart Contract for IT](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__smartcontract_tfgrid3) coming to life on the ThreeFold Blockchain (aka “TF Chain”). Built on the Substrate framework, TF Chain represents the layer-0 for all current and future technologies to provision decentralized Internet capacity.
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## What is TF Chain and what is Substrate? ## What is TF Chain and what is Substrate?
[TF Chain](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__tfchain) is the universal smart contract layer on the ThreeFold Grid. It’s an application-specific blockchain customized for the operation of a single application – provisioning decentralized compute, storage and network capacity.  [TF Chain](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__tfchain) is the universal smart contract layer on the ThreeFold Grid. It’s an application-specific blockchain customized for the operation of a single application – provisioning decentralized compute, storage and network capacity.
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## Why did we choose Substrate for our TF Chain? ## Why did we choose Substrate for our TF Chain?
Substrate brings clear benefits to [TF Chain](https://threefold.io/tech/tf-chain) in relation to its frameworks for developers, its interoperability with other blockchain ecosystems and its huge community. More than 150 projects from NFTs to DeFi are already building on it.   Substrate brings clear benefits to [TF Chain](https://threefold.io/tech/tf-chain) in relation to its frameworks for developers, its interoperability with other blockchain ecosystems and its huge community. More than 150 projects from NFTs to DeFi are already building on it.
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By providing a solid, mature and secure layer for custom blockchains, Substrate is built for adoption. The blockchain framework was built with the programming language Rust and is modular by design. Choosing Substrate allowed our developer team to leverage great blockchain constructs and efficiently build TF Chain instead of re-inventing the wheel.  By providing a solid, mature and secure layer for custom blockchains, Substrate is built for adoption. The blockchain framework was built with the programming language Rust and is modular by design. Choosing Substrate allowed our developer team to leverage great blockchain constructs and efficiently build TF Chain instead of re-inventing the wheel.
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Its flexible, modular and composable architecture enables our team to focus on what matters the most – the unique demands of [ThreeFold Grid](https://threefold.io/grid). For example, we’ve built  a Grid module with specific functionalities for farms and nodes. Just like a chef can invent a new recipe and add it to a menu, Substrate allows our developers to build and add as many custom functionalities to TF Chain as we’d like, in a fully decentralized way.  Its flexible, modular and composable architecture enables our team to focus on what matters the most – the unique demands of [ThreeFold Grid](https://threefold.io/grid). For example, we’ve built  a Grid module with specific functionalities for farms and nodes. Just like a chef can invent a new recipe and add it to a menu, Substrate allows our developers to build and add as many custom functionalities to TF Chain as we’d like, in a fully decentralized way.
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## What’s the purpose of TF Chain? ## What’s the purpose of TF Chain?
For ThreeFold to be a [truly decentralized](https://threefold.io/blog/post/quest_decentralize_internet/) peer-to-peer Internet infrastructure, people should be able to use Internet infrastructures from anywhere without any intermediaries like [AWS](https://threefold.io/blog/post/threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers_like_aws_azure/). TF Chain serves exactly that purpose.  For ThreeFold to be a [truly decentralized](https://threefold.io/blog/post/quest_decentralize_internet/) peer-to-peer Internet infrastructure, people should be able to use Internet infrastructures from anywhere without any intermediaries like [AWS](https://threefold.io/blog/post/threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers_like_aws_azure/). TF Chain serves exactly that purpose.
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It orchestrates the provisioning of compute, storage and network on the ThreeFold Grid via [Zero-OS](https://threefold.io/tech/zero-os), removing all forms of intermediaries present in today’s centralized IT infrastructures. Put simply, TF Chain allows people to provide and use cloud resources in a 100% decentralized way.  It orchestrates the provisioning of compute, storage and network on the ThreeFold Grid via [Zero-OS](https://threefold.io/tech/zero-os), removing all forms of intermediaries present in today’s centralized IT infrastructures. Put simply, TF Chain allows people to provide and use cloud resources in a 100% decentralized way.
## What does TF Chain do? ## What does TF Chain do?
[TF Chain](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/threefold__tfchain) is responsible for achieving consensus on all Internet capacity transactions on the ThreeFold Grid and to store them in a historical record. This prevents users from "double spending" their [ThreeFold Tokens](https://threefold.io/tft) and ensures the correct execution of Internet capacity provisioning via smart contracts, while also protecting the network from potential attacks.  [TF Chain](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/threefold__tfchain) is responsible for achieving consensus on all Internet capacity transactions on the ThreeFold Grid and to store them in a historical record. This prevents users from "double spending" their [ThreeFold Tokens](https://threefold.io/tft) and ensures the correct execution of Internet capacity provisioning via smart contracts, while also protecting the network from potential attacks.
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While TF Chain builds on the Substrate framework, most of its functionalities are custom-built to fit the specific needs of the ThreeFold Grid – from Internet capacity provisioning, workload deployments, and payment and billing processes, to digital twin creation and much more. By executing all these actions via [smart contracts](https://threefold.io/tech/smart-contract) in an automated and decentralized way, the activity on the ThreeFold Grid is always secured by blockchain technology and available to other users for open collaboration.  While TF Chain builds on the Substrate framework, most of its functionalities are custom-built to fit the specific needs of the ThreeFold Grid – from Internet capacity provisioning, workload deployments, and payment and billing processes, to digital twin creation and much more. By executing all these actions via [smart contracts](https://threefold.io/tech/smart-contract) in an automated and decentralized way, the activity on the ThreeFold Grid is always secured by blockchain technology and available to other users for open collaboration.
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*Farms can now be registered on our new [TF Chain Portal](https://threefold.io/blog/post/tech_update_admin_portal/)!* _Farms can now be registered on our new [TF Chain Portal](https://threefold.io/blog/post/tech_update_admin_portal/)!_
## The Future ## The Future
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Building our own application-specific blockchain represents a major step towards decentralizing the ThreeFold Grid and ecosystem, with the next milestone being the ThreeFold DAO planned for Grid 3.2.  Building our own application-specific blockchain represents a major step towards decentralizing the ThreeFold Grid and ecosystem, with the next milestone being the ThreeFold DAO planned for Grid 3.2.
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Want to dive deeper? We invite you to: Want to dive deeper? We invite you to:
* learn more about how smart contracts work on TF Chain 3.0 [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__smartcontract_tfgrid3).
* join the ThreeFold Grid 3.0 testnet conversations [here](https://t.me/joinchat/BwOvOxxgK59GmRoZ2_sM0w). - learn more about how smart contracts work on TF Chain 3.0 [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__smartcontract_tfgrid3).
* check our roadmap [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/cloud/threefold__roadmap_grid). - join the ThreeFold Grid 3.0 testnet conversations [here](https://t.me/joinchat/BwOvOxxgK59GmRoZ2_sM0w).
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Wondering how to switch between blockchains? Cross-chain bridges allow you to easily transfer TFT from one blockchain to another.  Wondering how to switch between blockchains? Cross-chain bridges allow you to easily transfer TFT from one blockchain to another.
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* Stellar <> Binance Smart Chain - Stellar <> Binance Smart Chain
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**[Stellar](https://www.stellar.org/?locale=en)** is an open-source network for storing and moving digital assets, and still remains the main blockchain for the minting of TFT and distribution of farming rewards. Until the launch of TF Chain with Grid 3.0, only TFT living on Stellar were accepted for the reservation of Internet capacity on the ThreeFold Grid.  **[Stellar](https://www.stellar.org/?locale=en)** is an open-source network for storing and moving digital assets, and still remains the main blockchain for the minting of TFT and distribution of farming rewards. Until the launch of TF Chain with Grid 3.0, only TFT living on Stellar were accepted for the reservation of Internet capacity on the ThreeFold Grid.
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## What’s new with TF Chain? ## What’s new with TF Chain?
TF Chain represents a leap forward for simplicity in payments for capacity reservations and a move towards greater decentralization of the systems that support the ThreeFold Grid. With the launch of [ThreeFold Grid 3.0](https://forum.threefold.io/t/what-is-new-in-tfgrid-3-0/1133), TF Chain became the official record of ThreeFold farms and nodes, and brought peer-to-peer [billing](https://forum.threefold.io/t/introducing-tf-chain-an-updated-billing-model/1277) based on smart contracts for workload deployments on the ThreeFold Grid.  TF Chain represents a leap forward for simplicity in payments for capacity reservations and a move towards greater decentralization of the systems that support the ThreeFold Grid. With the launch of [ThreeFold Grid 3.0](https://forum.threefold.io/t/what-is-new-in-tfgrid-3-0/1133), TF Chain became the official record of ThreeFold farms and nodes, and brought peer-to-peer [billing](https://forum.threefold.io/t/introducing-tf-chain-an-updated-billing-model/1277) based on smart contracts for workload deployments on the ThreeFold Grid.
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As Binance Smart Chain is a more expensive chain, **a fee of 50 TFT** will be automatically charged for the bridge from Stellar to BSC. Find the full **step-by-step guide** for the Stellar-BSC bridge [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tokens/threefold__tft_bsc_bridge).  As Binance Smart Chain is a more expensive chain, **a fee of 50 TFT** will be automatically charged for the bridge from Stellar to BSC. Find the full **step-by-step guide** for the Stellar-BSC bridge [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tokens/threefold__tft_bsc_bridge).
## What’s next?  ## What’s next? 
As the ThreeFold ecosystem continues to grow, we’re looking into building more bridges (e.g. Cosmos, Ethereum), some of which are already under development, to improve the accessibility of TFT and simplify the onboarding of blockchain and DeFi projects on the ThreeFold Grid. TF Chain will play an important role in the further development of the People’s Internet as the main inter-chain for [TFT](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__threefold_token).  As the ThreeFold ecosystem continues to grow, we’re looking into building more bridges (e.g. Cosmos, Ethereum), some of which are already under development, to improve the accessibility of TFT and simplify the onboarding of blockchain and DeFi projects on the ThreeFold Grid. TF Chain will play an important role in the further development of the People’s Internet as the main inter-chain for [TFT](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/threefold__threefold_token).
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*Try out the Stellar-BSC bridge [here](https://bridge.bsc.threefold.io/) and visit [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/) to share your experiences.* _Try out the Stellar-BSC bridge [here](https://bridge.bsc.threefold.io/) and visit [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/) to share your experiences._
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*Also, check out our blog post on TF Chain [here](https://threefold.io/blog/post/tf_chain/).* _Also, check out our blog post on TF Chain [here](https://threefold.io/blog/post/tf_chain/)._

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It was an important year for ThreeFold, with huge developments on the ThreeFold Grid, the continued expansion of the grid by farmers, key partnerships, and more – all setting up for a strong 2022. It was an important year for ThreeFold, with huge developments on the ThreeFold Grid, the continued expansion of the grid by farmers, key partnerships, and more – all setting up for a strong 2022.
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* [What’s New in TF Grid 3.0](https://forum.threefold.io/t/what-is-new-in-tfgrid-3-0/1133) - [What’s New in TF Grid 3.0](https://forum.threefold.io/t/what-is-new-in-tfgrid-3-0/1133)
* [Manual](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/) - [Manual](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/)
### Notable Tech Developments ### Notable Tech Developments
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*[Read about our TFGrid & TFT Price Simulation.](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tft-tfgrid-growth-simulation/1633)* _[Read about our TFGrid & TFT Price Simulation.](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tft-tfgrid-growth-simulation/1633)_
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### Power Costs ### Power Costs
Electrical power is the main operating expense. Electricity is charged per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The cost of farming can float from $0.10 to $0.35 per kWh. It is important for a farmer to verify the expected power usage of a computer before starting the operation to improve profitability. Electrical power is the main operating expense. Electricity is charged per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The cost of farming can float from $0.10 to $0.35 per kWh. It is important for a farmer to verify the expected power usage of a computer before starting the operation to improve profitability.
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*Note that the price of kWh varies depending on the country. Find a country power cost average comparison [here](https://www.electricrate.com/data-center/electricity-prices-by-country/).* _Note that the price of kWh varies depending on the country. Find a country power cost average comparison [here](https://www.electricrate.com/data-center/electricity-prices-by-country/)._
### ThreeFold Token Price ### ThreeFold Token Price
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If the price of TFT is $0.1, the profitability of the farm will be average. If the price of TFT is $0.3 your farming operation may operate with healthy rewards. If the price of TFT is $1 your farming operation will be highly rewarding. If the price of TFT is $0.1, the profitability of the farm will be average. If the price of TFT is $0.3 your farming operation may operate with healthy rewards. If the price of TFT is $1 your farming operation will be highly rewarding.
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Blockchain is a clear evolution to the centralized client-server model, but there are severe challenges sourced from the [blockchain trilemma](https://medium.com/certik/the-blockchain-trilemma-decentralized-scalable-and-secure-e9d8c41a87b3) between decentralization, scalability and security. Peer-to-peer systems transcend those challenges as they don’t require any valid2ation or verification from a third party, and enable end-to-end connections that can scale limitlessly without the potential of being altered or corrupted by intermediaries. In peer-to-peer systems, all participants are equally privileged, presenting a fairer model. Peer-to-peer represents an incredibly simple and efficient paradigm for organizing our digital world, and has already proven to be the most efficient alternative to centralized information systems. Blockchain is a clear evolution to the centralized client-server model, but there are severe challenges sourced from the [blockchain trilemma](https://medium.com/certik/the-blockchain-trilemma-decentralized-scalable-and-secure-e9d8c41a87b3) between decentralization, scalability and security. Peer-to-peer systems transcend those challenges as they don’t require any valid2ation or verification from a third party, and enable end-to-end connections that can scale limitlessly without the potential of being altered or corrupted by intermediaries. In peer-to-peer systems, all participants are equally privileged, presenting a fairer model. Peer-to-peer represents an incredibly simple and efficient paradigm for organizing our digital world, and has already proven to be the most efficient alternative to centralized information systems.
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categories: [foundation, cloud, technology] categories: [foundation, cloud, technology]
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ThreeFold aims to ensure that no application, big or small, is subject to the limitations of Web3 or the pitfalls of Web2. Its peer-to-peer Internet Grid is infinitely more resilient, secure and scalable than centralized cloud providers like AWS or Microsoft Azure.  ThreeFold aims to ensure that no application, big or small, is subject to the limitations of Web3 or the pitfalls of Web2. Its peer-to-peer Internet Grid is infinitely more resilient, secure and scalable than centralized cloud providers like AWS or Microsoft Azure.
## Participate in the ThreeFold L2 Validator Program ## Participate in the ThreeFold L2 Validator Program
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Running a validator node on a computer isn’t a complicated task. For many of us who love ThreeFold, we want to support the decentralization of the peer-to-peer Internet, and running a validator node is a great way to do that. Also, it is a unique and revolutionary project to have in your room or office. Running a validator node requires little electricity, close to zero technical knowledge, and no real time commitments.  Running a validator node on a computer isn’t a complicated task. For many of us who love ThreeFold, we want to support the decentralization of the peer-to-peer Internet, and running a validator node is a great way to do that. Also, it is a unique and revolutionary project to have in your room or office. Running a validator node requires little electricity, close to zero technical knowledge, and no real time commitments.
## Validator Node Rewards ## Validator Node Rewards
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* **Step 1**: Create an account (wallet) with the [ThreeFold Connect](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tokens/threefold__threefold_connect) app. - **Step 1**: Create an account (wallet) with the [ThreeFold Connect](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tokens/threefold__threefold_connect) app.
* **Step 2**: Buy the required amount of TFT to reserve your validator. Find all TFT buying options [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tokens/threefold__how_to_buy). - **Step 2**: Buy the required amount of TFT to reserve your validator. Find all TFT buying options [here](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tokens/threefold__how_to_buy).
* **Step 3**: Log into the [ThreeFold Forum](https://forum.threefold.io/) using ThreeFold Connect and go to the [L2 Validator Signup](https://forum.threefold.io/c/dao/validators-signup-l2/83) category. - **Step 3**: Log into the [ThreeFold Forum](https://forum.threefold.io/) using ThreeFold Connect and go to the [L2 Validator Signup](https://forum.threefold.io/c/dao/validators-signup-l2/83) category.
* **Step 4**: Follow the [registration instructions](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) to become a L2 Validator, and review the checklist of your application before submission. - **Step 4**: Follow the [registration instructions](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) to become a L2 Validator, and review the checklist of your application before submission.
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*We have a new format for ThreeFold Weekly, now on our blog. If you'd like to review any of the first eleven editions, please find them on [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _We have a new format for ThreeFold Weekly, now on our blog. If you'd like to review any of the first eleven editions, please find them on [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._
## Major ThreeFold News: ## Major ThreeFold News:
* Members of the ThreeFold team attended the **[World Blockchain Summit](https://mobile.twitter.com/threefold_io/status/1507009092165853185)** in Dubai. Over two days we exchanged with countless people and their reactions were unanimous – ThreeFold is undeniably one of the most exciting projects in the blockchain space. We’re excited to join many more events this year to drive the ThreeFold movement forward! - Members of the ThreeFold team attended the **[World Blockchain Summit](https://mobile.twitter.com/threefold_io/status/1507009092165853185)** in Dubai. Over two days we exchanged with countless people and their reactions were unanimous – ThreeFold is undeniably one of the most exciting projects in the blockchain space. We’re excited to join many more events this year to drive the ThreeFold movement forward!
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* Yesterday, we participated in the [6th track](https://gitlab.com/gaia-x/gaia-x-community/gx-hackathon/gx-hackathon-3/-/wikis/GX-Hackathon-3#track-6-deployment-of-ecosystems-minimal-viable-gaia-x-track) of the **Gaia-X Hackathon**. Our tech gurus Geert and Weynand presented **ThreeFold** and guided participants through the deployment of workloads on ThreeFold Cloud in a **hands-on session**. - Yesterday, we participated in the [6th track](https://gitlab.com/gaia-x/gaia-x-community/gx-hackathon/gx-hackathon-3/-/wikis/GX-Hackathon-3#track-6-deployment-of-ecosystems-minimal-viable-gaia-x-track) of the **Gaia-X Hackathon**. Our tech gurus Geert and Weynand presented **ThreeFold** and guided participants through the deployment of workloads on ThreeFold Cloud in a **hands-on session**.
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* [The Future Is Now: Kristof De Spiegeleer Of ThreeFold On How Their Technological Innovation Will Shake Up The Tech Scene](https://medium.com/authority-magazine/the-future-is-now-kristoff-de-spiegeleer-of-threefold-on-how-their-technological-innovation-will-7acc0e51c365) (Interview with Authority Magazine) - [The Future Is Now: Kristof De Spiegeleer Of ThreeFold On How Their Technological Innovation Will Shake Up The Tech Scene](https://medium.com/authority-magazine/the-future-is-now-kristoff-de-spiegeleer-of-threefold-on-how-their-technological-innovation-will-7acc0e51c365) (Interview with Authority Magazine)
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* [ThreeFold: Is the Decentralized Web the Future of the Internet?](https://coincheckup.com/blog/threefold-is-the-decentralized-web-the-future-of-the-internet/) (Coverage on CoinCheckup Blog) - [ThreeFold: Is the Decentralized Web the Future of the Internet?](https://coincheckup.com/blog/threefold-is-the-decentralized-web-the-future-of-the-internet/) (Coverage on CoinCheckup Blog)
### Community updates: ### Community updates:
* Kyle Ellicott and Kristof de Spiegeleer discussed **how ThreeFold is [decentralizing the Internet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xzwg-CdJNk)** and how it is more relevant than ever before. - Kyle Ellicott and Kristof de Spiegeleer discussed **how ThreeFold is [decentralizing the Internet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xzwg-CdJNk)** and how it is more relevant than ever before.
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* We’re collecting [farmer stories](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) to **share about the people behind ThreeFold** – a globally diverse community united around the mission of building an open-source, peer-to-peer Internet, owned by humanity. - We’re collecting [farmer stories](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) to **share about the people behind ThreeFold** – a globally diverse community united around the mission of building an open-source, peer-to-peer Internet, owned by humanity.
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* Only **8 [L2](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) and 3 [L0](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l0-validator-nodes/1866) validator spots remain**. We are grateful to know that the people behind the validators believe in a decentralized future and want to take part in a meaningful way. Learn how to stake TFT and become a validator [here](https://threefold.io/blog/post/stake_tft_become_validator/). - Only **8 [L2](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) and 3 [L0](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l0-validator-nodes/1866) validator spots remain**. We are grateful to know that the people behind the validators believe in a decentralized future and want to take part in a meaningful way. Learn how to stake TFT and become a validator [here](https://threefold.io/blog/post/stake_tft_become_validator/).
### Technology Developments: ### Technology Developments:
* The **[ThreeFold Grid version 3.0.0 A5](https://forum.threefold.io/t/announcement-of-tfgrid-3-0-0-a5/2522?u=hannahcordes)** was released on Devnet. Testnet will follow soon. - The **[ThreeFold Grid version 3.0.0 A5](https://forum.threefold.io/t/announcement-of-tfgrid-3-0-0-a5/2522?u=hannahcordes)** was released on Devnet. Testnet will follow soon.
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* TF Grid v3.0 A5 will support **[dedicated nodes](https://forum.threefold.io/t/dedicated-node-support/2521)**. - TF Grid v3.0 A5 will support **[dedicated nodes](https://forum.threefold.io/t/dedicated-node-support/2521)**.
### ThreeFold Grid:  ### ThreeFold Grid: 
* **Hurry up and migrate your 3Nodes from V2 to V3**. As a **decentralized community, it’s our collective responsibility** to ensure we’re powering the latest version of our technology for feature and security reasons. Follow the migration process via ThreeFold Connect [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes). - **Hurry up and migrate your 3Nodes from V2 to V3**. As a **decentralized community, it’s our collective responsibility** to ensure we’re powering the latest version of our technology for feature and security reasons. Follow the migration process via ThreeFold Connect [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes).
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* Please remember that the minting payout for March 2022 will be executed on the 8th of April instead of the 5th of April. - Please remember that the minting payout for March 2022 will be executed on the 8th of April instead of the 5th of April.
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* We created a **new [pricing calculator](https://forum.threefold.io/t/new-pricing-calculator-and-suggested-price-change/2520) for TF Grid deployments** and are looking for [feedback](https://forum.threefold.io/t/pricing-for-tfgrid/2518/3). - We created a **new [pricing calculator](https://forum.threefold.io/t/new-pricing-calculator-and-suggested-price-change/2520) for TF Grid deployments** and are looking for [feedback](https://forum.threefold.io/t/pricing-for-tfgrid/2518/3).
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* 3Node deliveries to all parts of the world continue. If you ordered a Titan recently, please fill in this  [specific migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3-open-unshipped-orders/2144) to ensure quick delivery. - 3Node deliveries to all parts of the world continue. If you ordered a Titan recently, please fill in this  [specific migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3-open-unshipped-orders/2144) to ensure quick delivery.
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See you next week, everyone!  🙌  See you next week, everyone!  🙌
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*You can find all earlier editions of ThreeFold Weekly along with the ThreeFold Product Updates [here](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find all earlier editions of ThreeFold Weekly along with the ThreeFold Product Updates [here](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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What was once a massive global movement sparked by the idealism of free culture and the net, is now hosting a wave of unintended consequences that may destroy sovereignty and freedom as we know it. The digital revolution and the “democratization” of the Internet promised to lead us to a prosperous and equitable world, one that brought us closer together, eliminating both physical and virtual boundaries. What was once a massive global movement sparked by the idealism of free culture and the net, is now hosting a wave of unintended consequences that may destroy sovereignty and freedom as we know it. The digital revolution and the “democratization” of the Internet promised to lead us to a prosperous and equitable world, one that brought us closer together, eliminating both physical and virtual boundaries.
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*“We are creating a world that all may enter without privilege or prejudice accorded by race, economic power, military force, or station of birth… a world where anyone, anywhere may express his or her beliefs, no matter how singular, without fear of being coerced into silence or conformity… Your legal concepts of property, expression, identity, movement, and context do not apply to us. They are all based on matter, and there is no matter here.” – Declaration of independence of Cyberspace – John Perry Barlow – Davos, 1996.* _“We are creating a world that all may enter without privilege or prejudice accorded by race, economic power, military force, or station of birth… a world where anyone, anywhere may express his or her beliefs, no matter how singular, without fear of being coerced into silence or conformity… Your legal concepts of property, expression, identity, movement, and context do not apply to us. They are all based on matter, and there is no matter here.” – Declaration of independence of Cyberspace – John Perry Barlow – Davos, 1996._
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Quite simply – there is no good reason that our data is being stored and controlled by others in the information age. Why are we paying centralized companies to handle our information on our behalf, when it makes us vulnerable to be turned into products, and would take us the same time to do it ourselves? Quite simply – there is no good reason that our data is being stored and controlled by others in the information age. Why are we paying centralized companies to handle our information on our behalf, when it makes us vulnerable to be turned into products, and would take us the same time to do it ourselves?
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* Learn how to [host the Internet](http://threefold.io/farm) at your home or office. - Learn how to [host the Internet](http://threefold.io/farm) at your home or office.
* Get [TFT](https://gettft.com/gettft/), the currency of the peer-to-peer Internet. - Get [TFT](https://gettft.com/gettft/), the currency of the peer-to-peer Internet.

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ThreeFold started as an idea about ten years ago and is now manifesting itself into the most comprehensive peer-to-peer Internet and cloud infrastructure in the world. The potential of our technology to revolutionize digitization globally is endless and limited only to our collective imagination. In this blog, we share our ‘glocal’ strategy on how we will build our ecosystem, and the exciting opportunities opening up around the world for those interested to join us! ThreeFold started as an idea about ten years ago and is now manifesting itself into the most comprehensive peer-to-peer Internet and cloud infrastructure in the world. The potential of our technology to revolutionize digitization globally is endless and limited only to our collective imagination. In this blog, we share our ‘glocal’ strategy on how we will build our ecosystem, and the exciting opportunities opening up around the world for those interested to join us!
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Let’s start with some background. Today’s Internet is global*. However, it is incredibly centralized and vulnerable. ThreeFold aims to decentralize its infrastructure, empower people to be sovereign, and accelerate the world’s transition towards open-source systems to build a more inclusive and fair future for all. Let’s start with some background. Today’s Internet is global\*. However, it is incredibly centralized and vulnerable. ThreeFold aims to decentralize its infrastructure, empower people to be sovereign, and accelerate the world’s transition towards open-source systems to build a more inclusive and fair future for all.
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A peer-to-peer Internet has an undeniable potential in driving a distributed global economy. This is for a number of reasons – including, but not limited to the fact that instead of relying on centralized cloud providers and tech giants to expand the infrastructure that holds humanity’s data and applications, the peer-to-peer Internet allows any global citizen to participate in the Internet economy by connecting a computer from their house or office to build the decentralized future they want to live in. Also, while half of the world takes Internet access for granted, it remains unavailable to the other half. A peer-to-peer Internet has an undeniable potential in driving a distributed global economy. This is for a number of reasons – including, but not limited to the fact that instead of relying on centralized cloud providers and tech giants to expand the infrastructure that holds humanity’s data and applications, the peer-to-peer Internet allows any global citizen to participate in the Internet economy by connecting a computer from their house or office to build the decentralized future they want to live in. Also, while half of the world takes Internet access for granted, it remains unavailable to the other half.
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*So then is the Internet really “global?” \*So then is the Internet really “global?”
## Empowering sovereignty and economic freedom ## Empowering sovereignty and economic freedom
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For a multi-region approach to scaling the ThreeFold Grid to arise, a decentralized 3Node marketplace will be launched in April 2022. This will allow communities to access a simple, decentralized and certified platform to buy and sell compatible computer hardware locally. As the ThreeFold Grid expands, we will look to go local, as shared below: For a multi-region approach to scaling the ThreeFold Grid to arise, a decentralized 3Node marketplace will be launched in April 2022. This will allow communities to access a simple, decentralized and certified platform to buy and sell compatible computer hardware locally. As the ThreeFold Grid expands, we will look to go local, as shared below:
## Applied locally: Grow localized ecosystems of developers and enterprises to productize the infrastructure ## Applied locally: Grow localized ecosystems of developers and enterprises to productize the infrastructure
Most countries are looking for new Internet infrastructure alternatives to protect their sovereignty. ThreeFold’s peer-to-peer Internet supports any current and emerging technological trend in a way that is fully compliant with any local digital laws and regulations. For developers and enterprises, this includes a peer-to-peer Infrastructure as a service which offers a distributed, quantum-safe storage and a decentralized edge computing platform to host any current or future technology. For institutions, we will offer a suite of advanced infrastructure set-ups for a sovereign and unbreakable Internet infrastructure. Most countries are looking for new Internet infrastructure alternatives to protect their sovereignty. ThreeFold’s peer-to-peer Internet supports any current and emerging technological trend in a way that is fully compliant with any local digital laws and regulations. For developers and enterprises, this includes a peer-to-peer Infrastructure as a service which offers a distributed, quantum-safe storage and a decentralized edge computing platform to host any current or future technology. For institutions, we will offer a suite of advanced infrastructure set-ups for a sovereign and unbreakable Internet infrastructure.
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*Apply for an open position [here](https://threefold.io/careers) and bring your proposals to the community-led [forum](https://forum.threefold.io/t/about-the-join-the-fold-category/2570).* _Apply for an open position [here](https://threefold.io/careers) and bring your proposals to the community-led [forum](https://forum.threefold.io/t/about-the-join-the-fold-category/2570)._

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It’s January 2022. ThreeFold co-founder Adnan Fatayerji sits in the office of Shaher Mousli, CEO of Paradise Hills Development, along with Suhaib Sheikh, COO of the project. Shaher and Adnan are long-time friends and in fact Shaher gave Adnan his first internship in Dubai about two decades ago, while Adnan was in his final year at university. It’s January 2022. ThreeFold co-founder Adnan Fatayerji sits in the office of Shaher Mousli, CEO of Paradise Hills Development, along with Suhaib Sheikh, COO of the project. Shaher and Adnan are long-time friends and in fact Shaher gave Adnan his first internship in Dubai about two decades ago, while Adnan was in his final year at university.
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Shaher is well-known in the Dubai real-estate market, for his open-heartedness and transparency, and has a history of always looking for ways to stand out and differentiate himself and his projects. Paradise Hills in itself came from the idea of creating a “paradise” themed model for residents that could even serve as a tropical resting place for birds in Dubai. Shaher is well-known in the Dubai real-estate market, for his open-heartedness and transparency, and has a history of always looking for ways to stand out and differentiate himself and his projects. Paradise Hills in itself came from the idea of creating a “paradise” themed model for residents that could even serve as a tropical resting place for birds in Dubai.
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## Major ThreeFold News: ## Major ThreeFold News:
* Last week, Gulf Land Property hosted the  **Paradise Hills Award Gala with over 160 people**  including home owners, contractors and supporting project developers. During the Gala, ThreeFold’s  **Adnan Fatayerji and Weynand Kuijpers**  had the chance to present ThreeFold to the audience with an overwhelmingly positive response and support. Moreover, the two co-founders accepted  **an award for ThreeFold**  as an  **integral technology partner**  of Paradise Hills Development and establishing the [world's first community-driven cloud](https://threefold.io/news/post/paradise_hills/). - Last week, Gulf Land Property hosted the  **Paradise Hills Award Gala with over 160 people**  including home owners, contractors and supporting project developers. During the Gala, ThreeFold’s  **Adnan Fatayerji and Weynand Kuijpers**  had the chance to present ThreeFold to the audience with an overwhelmingly positive response and support. Moreover, the two co-founders accepted  **an award for ThreeFold**  as an  **integral technology partner**  of Paradise Hills Development and establishing the [world's first community-driven cloud](https://threefold.io/news/post/paradise_hills/).
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* ThreeFold co-founder  **Adnan Fatayerji**  joined the [BlockHash Podcast](https://youtu.be/wu-vf1H-zQ0) to share all about ThreeFold and to discuss decentralization. It’s a great interview,  **covering all ThreeFold essentials** . Well done, Adnan! - ThreeFold co-founder  **Adnan Fatayerji**  joined the [BlockHash Podcast](https://youtu.be/wu-vf1H-zQ0) to share all about ThreeFold and to discuss decentralization. It’s a great interview,  **covering all ThreeFold essentials** . Well done, Adnan!
### Community updates: ### Community updates:
* **Mik**  from Canada shared about his experiences as a DIY farmer and how he is  **leading the way**  by providing  **big-time support**  for the ThreeFold Farming community. Watch the inspiring conversation between Mik and Sam [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE5E1mCVdqk&t=2s). *If you’re a community member interested in sharing your story in a similar format, let us know in the comments below [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes).* - **Mik**  from Canada shared about his experiences as a DIY farmer and how he is  **leading the way**  by providing  **big-time support**  for the ThreeFold Farming community. Watch the inspiring conversation between Mik and Sam [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE5E1mCVdqk&t=2s). *If you’re a community member interested in sharing your story in a similar format, let us know in the comments below [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes).*
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* A big thank you to those who registered to become validators of the ThreeFold Grid for being vital members of our community and securing the Grid! There are only  **8 [L2](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) and 1 [L0](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l0-validator-nodes/1866) validator spots remaining**. Take a look [here](https://threefold.io/blog/post/stake_tft_become_validator/) if you’d like to learn how to stake TFT and become a validator. - A big thank you to those who registered to become validators of the ThreeFold Grid for being vital members of our community and securing the Grid! There are only  **8 [L2](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) and 1 [L0](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l0-validator-nodes/1866) validator spots remaining**. Take a look [here](https://threefold.io/blog/post/stake_tft_become_validator/) if you’d like to learn how to stake TFT and become a validator.
### Technology Developments: ### Technology Developments:
* We’ve launched a new and improved  **3.0 wallet in the TF Connect app** which includes a TF Chain wallet. Take a look at [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tf-connect-wallet-v3/2565) to find all the details. - We’ve launched a new and improved  **3.0 wallet in the TF Connect app** which includes a TF Chain wallet. Take a look at [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tf-connect-wallet-v3/2565) to find all the details.
### ThreeFold Grid:  ### ThreeFold Grid: 
* In a [new Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-farming-start-price-april-2022/2585?u=hannahcordes), the Grid Council proposed the **farming start price of 0.08 USD in April**. Thank you all for voting, this GEP has **passed with 89%** of our community voting in favour, meaning the farming start price for April will be 0.08 USD. Please remember that the minting payout for March 2022 will be executed on the 8th of April instead of the 5th of April. - In a [new Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-farming-start-price-april-2022/2585?u=hannahcordes), the Grid Council proposed the **farming start price of 0.08 USD in April**. Thank you all for voting, this GEP has **passed with 89%** of our community voting in favour, meaning the farming start price for April will be 0.08 USD. Please remember that the minting payout for March 2022 will be executed on the 8th of April instead of the 5th of April.
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* **Have you migrated your 3Nodes from V2 to V3 yet?** If not, please do it asap as **it’s our collective responsibility** to fully bring the ThreeFold Grid to its latest version. Also, it’s crucial for you to log in V3 farming rewards, so finish the migration process via ThreeFold Connect as explained [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes). - **Have you migrated your 3Nodes from V2 to V3 yet?** If not, please do it asap as **it’s our collective responsibility** to fully bring the ThreeFold Grid to its latest version. Also, it’s crucial for you to log in V3 farming rewards, so finish the migration process via ThreeFold Connect as explained [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes).
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* Titan 3Node orders continue to be shipped all over the world. If you have specific questions about your order, please get in touch with the support team! - Titan 3Node orders continue to be shipped all over the world. If you have specific questions about your order, please get in touch with the support team!
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Until next time, ThreeFolders! 🙌  Until next time, ThreeFolders! 🙌
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*You can find the latest edition [here](https://threefold.io/blog/post/weekly_vol_12/). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly, go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the latest edition [here](https://threefold.io/blog/post/weekly_vol_12/). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly, go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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The Internet is one of humanity’s [greatest inventions](https://coincodex.com/article/14083/threefold-host-the-cloud-at-your-house/). In its early days, it used to be [free and decentralized](https://theconversation.com/web-3-0-the-decentralised-web-promises-to-make-the-internet-free-again-113139) by nature. No single entity was able to control access to the web as it was built on the foundation of a peer-to-peer network of nodes owned by developers and researchers. Until the dot-com era. Throughout the early 2000s, large corporations took over the web. New platforms like YouTube and MySpace were launched and new infrastructure needed to be built at an extreme pace, starting the data revolution and changing the digital landscape forever.  The Internet is one of humanity’s [greatest inventions](https://coincodex.com/article/14083/threefold-host-the-cloud-at-your-house/). In its early days, it used to be [free and decentralized](https://theconversation.com/web-3-0-the-decentralised-web-promises-to-make-the-internet-free-again-113139) by nature. No single entity was able to control access to the web as it was built on the foundation of a peer-to-peer network of nodes owned by developers and researchers. Until the dot-com era. Throughout the early 2000s, large corporations took over the web. New platforms like YouTube and MySpace were launched and new infrastructure needed to be built at an extreme pace, starting the data revolution and changing the digital landscape forever.
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Twenty years down the line, the Internet’s architecture has become highly centralized – owned by a handful of large corporations that act as the [gatekeepers](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/28/who-owns-the-internet) of our digital world. What was once an open and free platform accessible to anyone has long since built up barriers and lost its neutrality. Users are trapped in a cyberspace that exploits their personal data and allows censorship, hate speech, disinformation and political targeting to thrive.  Twenty years down the line, the Internet’s architecture has become highly centralized – owned by a handful of large corporations that act as the [gatekeepers](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/28/who-owns-the-internet) of our digital world. What was once an open and free platform accessible to anyone has long since built up barriers and lost its neutrality. Users are trapped in a cyberspace that exploits their personal data and allows censorship, hate speech, disinformation and political targeting to thrive.
## Going down the Rabbit Hole ## Going down the Rabbit Hole
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By purchasing thousands of personal data points collected by social media platforms and analyzing them, companies like Cambridge Analytica are able to not only predict but influence the behaviour of each and everyone of us. Data collection and analysis to such an extent allow these companies to craft and push perfectly targeted messages to users in a way that’s optimized to sway their opinions in favour of whatever agenda they have.   By purchasing thousands of personal data points collected by social media platforms and analyzing them, companies like Cambridge Analytica are able to not only predict but influence the behaviour of each and everyone of us. Data collection and analysis to such an extent allow these companies to craft and push perfectly targeted messages to users in a way that’s optimized to sway their opinions in favour of whatever agenda they have.
## Can a neutral and free Internet still exist? ## Can a neutral and free Internet still exist?
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The Internet used to be a free movement of culture and the Web. It started with an open-source and peer-to-peer vision to connect people. And while Web 3.0 projects are looking to liberalize the Internet as we know it, most of them still rely on centralized Web 2.0 infrastructure to some degree. The world needs better, holistic solutions. ThreeFold is [realizing the initial vision and promise](https://threefold.io/blog/post/realizing_the_promise/) of the Internet as an open-source, peer-to-peer planetary mesh network of nodes owned by humanity. It’s a 100% open-source and community-driven project that builds the critical, neutral infrastructure for a decentralized world – one that is built and owned by the people. With ThreeFold, individuals and organizations are empowered to store their data and run their applications on a peer-to-peer network of nodes in a way that ensures their data will not be manipulated, hacked or lost.  The Internet used to be a free movement of culture and the Web. It started with an open-source and peer-to-peer vision to connect people. And while Web 3.0 projects are looking to liberalize the Internet as we know it, most of them still rely on centralized Web 2.0 infrastructure to some degree. The world needs better, holistic solutions. ThreeFold is [realizing the initial vision and promise](https://threefold.io/blog/post/realizing_the_promise/) of the Internet as an open-source, peer-to-peer planetary mesh network of nodes owned by humanity. It’s a 100% open-source and community-driven project that builds the critical, neutral infrastructure for a decentralized world – one that is built and owned by the people. With ThreeFold, individuals and organizations are empowered to store their data and run their applications on a peer-to-peer network of nodes in a way that ensures their data will not be manipulated, hacked or lost.
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Powered by a global community, ThreeFold is the world’s largest peer-to-peer Internet infrastructure with a few thousand 3Nodes connected from 74 countries and the neutral foundation for [any current and future IT workload](https://medium.com/authority-magazine/the-future-is-now-kristoff-de-spiegeleer-of-threefold-on-how-their-technological-innovation-will-7acc0e51c365). ThreeFold is now on the verge of opening up a new Internet era free from censorship, user tracking and privacy breaches. And anyone can participate in ThreeFold’s model by building or buying a 3Node, and connecting Internet capacity from their home or office – creating a fully [decentralized Internet](https://coincheckup.com/blog/threefold-is-the-decentralized-web-the-future-of-the-internet/).  Powered by a global community, ThreeFold is the world’s largest peer-to-peer Internet infrastructure with a few thousand 3Nodes connected from 74 countries and the neutral foundation for [any current and future IT workload](https://medium.com/authority-magazine/the-future-is-now-kristoff-de-spiegeleer-of-threefold-on-how-their-technological-innovation-will-7acc0e51c365). ThreeFold is now on the verge of opening up a new Internet era free from censorship, user tracking and privacy breaches. And anyone can participate in ThreeFold’s model by building or buying a 3Node, and connecting Internet capacity from their home or office – creating a fully [decentralized Internet](https://coincheckup.com/blog/threefold-is-the-decentralized-web-the-future-of-the-internet/).
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* Join the ThreeFold [movement](https://t.me/threefold) today and drive a new Internet era. - Join the ThreeFold [movement](https://t.me/threefold) today and drive a new Internet era.
* Break free from big tech and [be the Internet](https://threefold.io/blog/post/what_is_farming/) by setting up a 3Node at your home. - Break free from big tech and [be the Internet](https://threefold.io/blog/post/what_is_farming/) by setting up a 3Node at your home.
* Help us [connect the dots](https://threefold.io/blog/post/connecting_the_dots/). - Help us [connect the dots](https://threefold.io/blog/post/connecting_the_dots/).

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## Major ThreeFold News: ## Major ThreeFold News:
* **ThreeFold was hand-picked as one of [5 top Web 3 startups](https://www.startus-insights.com/innovators-guide/web3-startups/)** by StartUs Insights – standing out from about 300 startups analyzed for this report! - **ThreeFold was hand-picked as one of [5 top Web 3 startups](https://www.startus-insights.com/innovators-guide/web3-startups/)** by StartUs Insights – standing out from about 300 startups analyzed for this report!
### Community updates: ### Community updates:
* Are any of you in Amsterdam this week? [Join](https://amsterdamblockchainweek.org/events/all-the-nachos-margaritas-threefold-decentralized-layer-0/) the community-organized ThreeFold gathering during **Amsterdam Blockchain Week**! - Are any of you in Amsterdam this week? [Join](https://amsterdamblockchainweek.org/events/all-the-nachos-margaritas-threefold-decentralized-layer-0/) the community-organized ThreeFold gathering during **Amsterdam Blockchain Week**!
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* Members of the ThreeFold community gathered in Miami during **Bitcoin 2022** to evangelize the People’s Internet with the Blockchain space and the Americas. - Members of the ThreeFold community gathered in Miami during **Bitcoin 2022** to evangelize the People’s Internet with the Blockchain space and the Americas.
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* Weynand participated in the **Fair Data Initiative** hosted by [Solidaridad](https://threefold.io/partners/solidaridad) along with about 25 agricultural innovators, NGOs, banks and large tech companies. Read the full update [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/solidaridad-revival/2158/6?u=hannahcordes)! - Weynand participated in the **Fair Data Initiative** hosted by [Solidaridad](https://threefold.io/partners/solidaridad) along with about 25 agricultural innovators, NGOs, banks and large tech companies. Read the full update [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/solidaridad-revival/2158/6?u=hannahcordes)!
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* Get to know **[Nelson](https://twitter.com/threefold_io/status/1512418985844916227?s=20&t=9jr1BAtpKT6zsWxW9euMGA)** and **[Dan](https://twitter.com/threefold_io/status/1513150808036061185?s=20&t=9jr1BAtpKT6zsWxW9euMGA)**, both ThreeFold Farmers and soon-to-be Validators, a little better. Also check out [this unique node setup](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6915127377786253312/?actorCompanyId=13594159) from **Athus** in Brazil! - Get to know **[Nelson](https://twitter.com/threefold_io/status/1512418985844916227?s=20&t=9jr1BAtpKT6zsWxW9euMGA)** and **[Dan](https://twitter.com/threefold_io/status/1513150808036061185?s=20&t=9jr1BAtpKT6zsWxW9euMGA)**, both ThreeFold Farmers and soon-to-be Validators, a little better. Also check out [this unique node setup](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6915127377786253312/?actorCompanyId=13594159) from **Athus** in Brazil!
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* Another star Farmer **Mik** (aka idrnd) and other ThreeFolders built a second part of FAQs [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-faq-zero-os-v3-part-2/2620). - Another star Farmer **Mik** (aka idrnd) and other ThreeFolders built a second part of FAQs [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-faq-zero-os-v3-part-2/2620).
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* We invite you to learn more about our [outreach strategy](https://forum.threefold.io/t/targeting-projects-communities-with-powerful-threefold-solutions/2646) and to share how you can support ThreeFold in reaching new frontiers in cyberspace. - We invite you to learn more about our [outreach strategy](https://forum.threefold.io/t/targeting-projects-communities-with-powerful-threefold-solutions/2646) and to share how you can support ThreeFold in reaching new frontiers in cyberspace.
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* Only **7 [L2](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) validator spots remain**. L0 validators are oversubscribed, so hurry up and follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) to secure your spot! - Only **7 [L2](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) validator spots remain**. L0 validators are oversubscribed, so hurry up and follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) to secure your spot!
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* A community-led ThreeFold [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/PaQtT7A72E) was recently launched – join in! - A community-led ThreeFold [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/PaQtT7A72E) was recently launched – join in!
### ThreeFold Grid:  ### ThreeFold Grid: 
* **A deadline has been set for the 1st of May for V3 migration**, so make sure your 3Nodes are all migrated asap. Simply follow the [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes). - **A deadline has been set for the 1st of May for V3 migration**, so make sure your 3Nodes are all migrated asap. Simply follow the [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes).
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* Titan orders continue to be delivered, although there is a delay in Europe due to provisioning delays. In case of any specific questions, please reach out to the support team. - Titan orders continue to be delivered, although there is a delay in Europe due to provisioning delays. In case of any specific questions, please reach out to the support team.
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See you next week, ThreeFolders!  🙌  See you next week, ThreeFolders!  🙌
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*If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out!* _If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out!_
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*You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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In [October 2008](https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-for-beginners/the-history-of-bitcoin-when-did-bitcoin-start), when the financial crisis was in full swing, an anonymous individual or group under the pseudonym ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ published a [white paper](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) on Bitcoin, a “peer-to-peer electronic cash system” that ended up disrupting the financial system and sparked the creation of an entirely new industry: crypto mining. In [October 2008](https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-for-beginners/the-history-of-bitcoin-when-did-bitcoin-start), when the financial crisis was in full swing, an anonymous individual or group under the pseudonym ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ published a [white paper](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) on Bitcoin, a “peer-to-peer electronic cash system” that ended up disrupting the financial system and sparked the creation of an entirely new industry: crypto mining.
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More than a decade later, Bitcoin keeps intriguing individuals and organizations all around the world, and has become [one of the most popular](https://cointelegraph.com/news/is-bitcoin-a-waste-of-energy-pros-and-cons-about-bitcoin-mining) financial assets. Nevertheless, criticism and doubts around Bitcoin and crypto mining remain. The most popular cryptocurrency is also frequently brought to the spotlight around its potential affiliations to money laundering, financing of terrorism and cybercrime, as well as the energy the mining process of its cryptocurrency consumes.  More than a decade later, Bitcoin keeps intriguing individuals and organizations all around the world, and has become [one of the most popular](https://cointelegraph.com/news/is-bitcoin-a-waste-of-energy-pros-and-cons-about-bitcoin-mining) financial assets. Nevertheless, criticism and doubts around Bitcoin and crypto mining remain. The most popular cryptocurrency is also frequently brought to the spotlight around its potential affiliations to money laundering, financing of terrorism and cybercrime, as well as the energy the mining process of its cryptocurrency consumes.
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## But why is Bitcoin mining so energy intensive anyways? ## But why is Bitcoin mining so energy intensive anyways?
At the heart of Bitcoin’s energy-intensive model is the [Proof-of-Work (PoW)](https://www.coindesk.com/learn/2020/12/16/what-is-proof-of-work/) protocol. [Bitcoin mining](https://www.investopedia.com/tech/how-does-bitcoin-mining-work/), the process of creating new Bitcoins using PoW, requires solving complex cryptographic equations to receive the rewards associated with the creation of the next block in the blockchain. PoW is carried out by computers, known as ‘miners’.  At the heart of Bitcoin’s energy-intensive model is the [Proof-of-Work (PoW)](https://www.coindesk.com/learn/2020/12/16/what-is-proof-of-work/) protocol. [Bitcoin mining](https://www.investopedia.com/tech/how-does-bitcoin-mining-work/), the process of creating new Bitcoins using PoW, requires solving complex cryptographic equations to receive the rewards associated with the creation of the next block in the blockchain. PoW is carried out by computers, known as ‘miners’.
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It’s only sensible that miners are beefing up their machines to increase their chances. In fact, the sector became so competitive that [Intel created](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sustainable-crypto-mining-becoming-reality-nameet-potnis/) dedicated chips and specialized manufacturers for mining servers like [Bitmain](https://www.bitmain.com/) were established. With up to 32,500 Watts indicated by manufacturers, the power consumption of such devices averages 28,470 kWh per year if operated continuously. In comparison, the annual consumption of a freezer is estimated between 200 and 500 kWh per year.  It’s only sensible that miners are beefing up their machines to increase their chances. In fact, the sector became so competitive that [Intel created](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sustainable-crypto-mining-becoming-reality-nameet-potnis/) dedicated chips and specialized manufacturers for mining servers like [Bitmain](https://www.bitmain.com/) were established. With up to 32,500 Watts indicated by manufacturers, the power consumption of such devices averages 28,470 kWh per year if operated continuously. In comparison, the annual consumption of a freezer is estimated between 200 and 500 kWh per year.
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Additionally, operating a single mining machine is hardly the way to succeed. The biggest Bitcoin miners have fleets of hundreds of machines in so-called ‘mining farms’, carefully maintained and constantly ventilated, to prevent them from overheating. Some of the largest, like [Northern Data](https://www.rockdalemdd.org/news/whinstone-us-breaks-ground-build-world%E2%80%99s-largest-bitcoin-mining-facility-rockdale-texas) in Texas, have an energy consumption of 1 GWh per year, the equivalent of the energy produced by about [3.1 million](https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/how-much-power-1-gigawatt) photovoltaic (solar) panels.  Additionally, operating a single mining machine is hardly the way to succeed. The biggest Bitcoin miners have fleets of hundreds of machines in so-called ‘mining farms’, carefully maintained and constantly ventilated, to prevent them from overheating. Some of the largest, like [Northern Data](https://www.rockdalemdd.org/news/whinstone-us-breaks-ground-build-world%E2%80%99s-largest-bitcoin-mining-facility-rockdale-texas) in Texas, have an energy consumption of 1 GWh per year, the equivalent of the energy produced by about [3.1 million](https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/how-much-power-1-gigawatt) photovoltaic (solar) panels.
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In critical times where humanity is facing serious global challenges in relation to climate change and the collapse of biodiversity, we must rethink the basics of how to decentralize our world.  In critical times where humanity is facing serious global challenges in relation to climate change and the collapse of biodiversity, we must rethink the basics of how to decentralize our world.
## Are there more energy-conscious solutions? ## Are there more energy-conscious solutions?
[Proof-of-Stake (PoS)](https://www.coindesk.com/learn/2020/12/30/what-is-proof-of-stake/) mechanisms have proven to be [less energy intensive](https://www.investopedia.com/tech/how-does-bitcoin-mining-work/#toc-downsides-of-mining) than PoW. With PoS, miners lock up (‘stake’) a blockchain’s cryptocurrency on escrow accounts to be granted mining rights. In exchange for this participation, miners receive an interest proportional to their stake as reward.  [Proof-of-Stake (PoS)](https://www.coindesk.com/learn/2020/12/30/what-is-proof-of-stake/) mechanisms have proven to be [less energy intensive](https://www.investopedia.com/tech/how-does-bitcoin-mining-work/#toc-downsides-of-mining) than PoW. With PoS, miners lock up (‘stake’) a blockchain’s cryptocurrency on escrow accounts to be granted mining rights. In exchange for this participation, miners receive an interest proportional to their stake as reward.
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While this might sound great at first, it does not resolve the underlying issue of incredibly high energy consumption. Should we really allocate relatively scarce renewable energy resources to such energy-intensive endeavours? Or should we rather look for more efficient alternatives – considering we have all the technology to create more energy-efficient models from scratch – and then support what energy consumption remains with renewable energy?  While this might sound great at first, it does not resolve the underlying issue of incredibly high energy consumption. Should we really allocate relatively scarce renewable energy resources to such energy-intensive endeavours? Or should we rather look for more efficient alternatives – considering we have all the technology to create more energy-efficient models from scratch – and then support what energy consumption remains with renewable energy?
## ThreeFold Farming offers a greener paradigm ## ThreeFold Farming offers a greener paradigm
[ThreeFold Farming](https://threefold.io/blog/post/what_is_farming/) is a decentralized, energy-efficient and meaningful alternative to mining. [ThreeFold Tokens](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-potential-of-the-threefold-token-tft/1796) (TFT) are minted whenever new Internet capacity in terms of compute, storage or network is added to the ThreeFold Grid by connecting computers, known as 3Nodes.  [ThreeFold Farming](https://threefold.io/blog/post/what_is_farming/) is a decentralized, energy-efficient and meaningful alternative to mining. [ThreeFold Tokens](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-potential-of-the-threefold-token-tft/1796) (TFT) are minted whenever new Internet capacity in terms of compute, storage or network is added to the ThreeFold Grid by connecting computers, known as 3Nodes.
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By contributing decentralized Internet capacity to the ThreeFold Grid, independent people and organizations called ‘farmers’ earn TFT in return – based on a [Proof-of-Capacity](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/threefold__proof_of_capacity?id=why-proof-of-capacity)  (PoC) algorithm. PoC is autonomously carried out by ThreeFold’s [extremely efficient](https://threefold.io/blog/post/for_our_planet/) operating system. First, Zero-OS scans the computer’s resources. Then the operating system registers the computing power and Internet storage on the [ThreeFold Blockchain](https://threefold.io/blog/post/tf_chain/), making the resources available to the entire network – thereby creating a [decentralized model](https://coincheckup.com/blog/threefold-is-the-decentralized-web-the-future-of-the-internet/) for Internet capacity provisioning. The [energy consumption](https://threefold.docsend.com/view/wsru3f9tmeaq62wq) of a 3Node can vary, depending on the amount of Compute Units (CUs) and Storage Units (SUs) it holds. “The average consumption for a Titan 3Node is around 26.71 KwH per hour”, says ThreeFold’s [Alexandre Hannelas](https://threefold.io/people/alexandre_hannelas/).  By contributing decentralized Internet capacity to the ThreeFold Grid, independent people and organizations called ‘farmers’ earn TFT in return – based on a [Proof-of-Capacity](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/threefold__proof_of_capacity?id=why-proof-of-capacity)  (PoC) algorithm. PoC is autonomously carried out by ThreeFold’s [extremely efficient](https://threefold.io/blog/post/for_our_planet/) operating system. First, Zero-OS scans the computer’s resources. Then the operating system registers the computing power and Internet storage on the [ThreeFold Blockchain](https://threefold.io/blog/post/tf_chain/), making the resources available to the entire network – thereby creating a [decentralized model](https://coincheckup.com/blog/threefold-is-the-decentralized-web-the-future-of-the-internet/) for Internet capacity provisioning. The [energy consumption](https://threefold.docsend.com/view/wsru3f9tmeaq62wq) of a 3Node can vary, depending on the amount of Compute Units (CUs) and Storage Units (SUs) it holds. “The average consumption for a Titan 3Node is around 26.71 KwH per hour”, says ThreeFold’s [Alexandre Hannelas](https://threefold.io/people/alexandre_hannelas/).
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Farming supports the realization of an open-source peer-to-peer Internet free from centralized servers and authorities. Similarly to Bitcoin, the management of transactions and the issuing of TFT is carried out collectively by the network to create a decentralized Internet economy. In a way, what [Bitcoin did to money](https://threefold.io/blog/post/bitcoin_threefold/), ThreeFold does to the Internet – while using much [less energy](https://threefold.io/blog/post/for_our_planet/).  Farming supports the realization of an open-source peer-to-peer Internet free from centralized servers and authorities. Similarly to Bitcoin, the management of transactions and the issuing of TFT is carried out collectively by the network to create a decentralized Internet economy. In a way, what [Bitcoin did to money](https://threefold.io/blog/post/bitcoin_threefold/), ThreeFold does to the Internet – while using much [less energy](https://threefold.io/blog/post/for_our_planet/).
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*"By using blockchain for what it's good at and other pioneering technologies, such as peer-to-peer networking, to complement it, we built the most efficient Internet infrastructure in the world, and by far." – Kristof de Spiegeleer.* _"By using blockchain for what it's good at and other pioneering technologies, such as peer-to-peer networking, to complement it, we built the most efficient Internet infrastructure in the world, and by far." – Kristof de Spiegeleer._
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* Join the global ThreeFold [movement](https://t.me/threefold). - Join the global ThreeFold [movement](https://t.me/threefold).
* [Start farming](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/threefold__farming_intro) today and become a part of the new Internet while regenerating the planet. - [Start farming](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/threefold__farming_intro) today and become a part of the new Internet while regenerating the planet.

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## Major ThreeFold News: ## Major ThreeFold News:
* We officially released **[ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-5](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-5-april-2022/2713?u=hannahcordes)**! There are various upgrades, improvements and fixes to different ThreeFold Grid components like the **TFT shop, Zero-OS, the Playground** and more. - We officially released **[ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-5](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-5-april-2022/2713?u=hannahcordes)**! There are various upgrades, improvements and fixes to different ThreeFold Grid components like the **TFT shop, Zero-OS, the Playground** and more.
### Community updates: ### Community updates:
* Watch the [recording](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-april-19-2022-community-call-recording-presentation/2714/2?u=hannahcordes) of the April 19th **ThreeFold Community Call**! We covered topics including ThreeFold’s strategic goals, the Paradise Hills model, the latest ThreeFold Grid release, what’s coming soon, and token activities. - Watch the [recording](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-april-19-2022-community-call-recording-presentation/2714/2?u=hannahcordes) of the April 19th **ThreeFold Community Call**! We covered topics including ThreeFold’s strategic goals, the Paradise Hills model, the latest ThreeFold Grid release, what’s coming soon, and token activities.
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* Only **7 [L2](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) validator spots remain**. As for L0 validator applicants, please follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) to secure your spot! - Only **7 [L2](https://forum.threefold.io/t/procedure-to-register-your-l2-validator-node/1864) validator spots remain**. As for L0 validator applicants, please follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) to secure your spot!
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* Have you joined our community-led ThreeFold [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/PaQtT7A72E) yet? - Have you joined our community-led ThreeFold [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/PaQtT7A72E) yet?
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* We have a few new videos up on YouTube! Be sure to subscribe to [our channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/ThreeFoldFoundation/videos) to stay in-the-know as new content is posted. - We have a few new videos up on YouTube! Be sure to subscribe to [our channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/ThreeFoldFoundation/videos) to stay in-the-know as new content is posted.
### Technology Developments:  ### Technology Developments: 
* As of ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-5, we are supporting the deployment of **dedicated nodes**. - As of ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-5, we are supporting the deployment of **dedicated nodes**.
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* On the **new TFT Shop** release, we’re giving users the option to **buy TFT with fiat currency** via the integration of a [mercuryo.io](http://www.mercuryo.io/) (third-party) widget. - On the **new TFT Shop** release, we’re giving users the option to **buy TFT with fiat currency** via the integration of a [mercuryo.io](http://www.mercuryo.io/) (third-party) widget.
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* The new feature release of **TF Connect App** includes new features such as enabling users to sign documents on the app directly, and many other backend improvements. - The new feature release of **TF Connect App** includes new features such as enabling users to sign documents on the app directly, and many other backend improvements.
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* Read the full **ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-5** update [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-5-april-2022/2713?u=hannahcordes)! - Read the full **ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-5** update [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-5-april-2022/2713?u=hannahcordes)!
### ThreeFold Grid: ### ThreeFold Grid:
* The deadline for **V3 migration is set for the 1st of May**, so we urge you to migrate all 3Nodes asap. The [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes) is quite simple and fast. - The deadline for **V3 migration is set for the 1st of May**, so we urge you to migrate all 3Nodes asap. The [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes) is quite simple and fast.
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* There has been a discussion about farming rewards V2 vs. V3. Take a look at [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/comparison-v2-vs-v3-minting/2122) for a comparison. - There has been a discussion about farming rewards V2 vs. V3. Take a look at [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/comparison-v2-vs-v3-minting/2122) for a comparison.
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* The new global 3Node marketplace was launched. Check it out [here](https://marketplace.3node.global/)! - The new global 3Node marketplace was launched. Check it out [here](https://marketplace.3node.global/)!
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* The global shipping of Titan orders continues, although there is a pause in Europe due to provisioning delays. For specific questions about your order, please reach out to the support team. - The global shipping of Titan orders continues, although there is a pause in Europe due to provisioning delays. For specific questions about your order, please reach out to the support team.
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Until next time, ThreeFolders!  🙌  Until next time, ThreeFolders!  🙌
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*If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out!* _If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out!_
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*You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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*Global carbon emissions keep rising. Climate change and the collapse of biodiversity are accelerating faster than ever before. And yet, it’s important to believe in our ability to change our behaviour if we are to secure our children’s future. It’s not about being naive or optimistic, but rather a commitment to change and to do better. Across the globe, movements are sprouting to save our planet. How does ThreeFold take part in this? How are we contributing to making the world a better place?*   _Global carbon emissions keep rising. Climate change and the collapse of biodiversity are accelerating faster than ever before. And yet, it’s important to believe in our ability to change our behaviour if we are to secure our children’s future. It’s not about being naive or optimistic, but rather a commitment to change and to do better. Across the globe, movements are sprouting to save our planet. How does ThreeFold take part in this? How are we contributing to making the world a better place?_
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* Join the global ThreeFold [movement](https://t.me/threefold). - Join the global ThreeFold [movement](https://t.me/threefold).
* [Start farming](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/threefold__farming_intro) today and support a greener Internet while regenerating the planet. - [Start farming](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/threefold__farming_intro) today and support a greener Internet while regenerating the planet.

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### Community updates: ### Community updates:
* **Earn a 500 TFT** ‘cash back’  for testing the latest version of the [TFT Fiat Gateway](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tft-fiat-gateway-beta-testing-program/2746) released as part of [ThreeFold Grid V3 A5](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-5-april-2022/2713?u=hannahcordes). - **Earn a 500 TFT** ‘cash back’  for testing the latest version of the [TFT Fiat Gateway](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tft-fiat-gateway-beta-testing-program/2746) released as part of [ThreeFold Grid V3 A5](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-5-april-2022/2713?u=hannahcordes).
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* **Registered to become a validator?** *Follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) to secure your spot!* - **Registered to become a validator?** _Follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) to secure your spot!_
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* ThreeFold envisions a fully decentralized **3Node marketplace** that connects buyers and sellers peer-to-peer. Join the [discussion](https://forum.threefold.io/t/3node-marketplace-how-do-we-further-decentralize/2752?u=hannahcordes) on how to achieve that vision. - ThreeFold envisions a fully decentralized **3Node marketplace** that connects buyers and sellers peer-to-peer. Join the [discussion](https://forum.threefold.io/t/3node-marketplace-how-do-we-further-decentralize/2752?u=hannahcordes) on how to achieve that vision.
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* A community member will add ThreeFold branding to a coffee shop and is looking for feedback and ideas. Share your thoughts [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/if-bitcoin-is-resumed-in-one-word-as-hope-what-tft-would-be/2725/10). - A community member will add ThreeFold branding to a coffee shop and is looking for feedback and ideas. Share your thoughts [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/if-bitcoin-is-resumed-in-one-word-as-hope-what-tft-would-be/2725/10).
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* The ThreeFold Promotion Team is looking for community stories. We’d be grateful if you could share [your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) and/or [be featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content. Thank you for reaching out! - The ThreeFold Promotion Team is looking for community stories. We’d be grateful if you could share [your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) and/or [be featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content. Thank you for reaching out!
### Technology Developments:  ### Technology Developments: 
* The team is currently testing the **ThreeFold Hub** – the portal for validators and delegated stakers to take action and vote for the future developments of the ThreeFold ecosystem. More coming soon, so stay tuned! - The team is currently testing the **ThreeFold Hub** – the portal for validators and delegated stakers to take action and vote for the future developments of the ThreeFold ecosystem. More coming soon, so stay tuned!
### ThreeFold Grid: ### ThreeFold Grid:
* A [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-farming-v3-start-price-june-2022-and-v2-minting/2745?u=hannahcordes) to determine **V3 Farming Price** for June 2022 and **discontinuing V2 Minting** is currently open for voting. Make sure to participate! - A [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-farming-v3-start-price-june-2022-and-v2-minting/2745?u=hannahcordes) to determine **V3 Farming Price** for June 2022 and **discontinuing V2 Minting** is currently open for voting. Make sure to participate!
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* We urge you to **migrate 3Nodes to V3 asap** as described in the [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes). - We urge you to **migrate 3Nodes to V3 asap** as described in the [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes).
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* A [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-tfgrid-pricing/2772?u=hannahcordes) on **cloud unit pricing** is currently open to determine utilization cost in the upcoming months. - A [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-tfgrid-pricing/2772?u=hannahcordes) on **cloud unit pricing** is currently open to determine utilization cost in the upcoming months.
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* Global Titan shipping continues while Europe is facing provisioning delays. If you ordered a Tian, please fill in your **[information](https://forum.threefold.io/t/creating-your-v3-farm-required-for-open-unshipped-orders/2144)** for your 3Node to be set up accordingly. For specific questions about your order, please reach out to the support team. - Global Titan shipping continues while Europe is facing provisioning delays. If you ordered a Tian, please fill in your **[information](https://forum.threefold.io/t/creating-your-v3-farm-required-for-open-unshipped-orders/2144)** for your 3Node to be set up accordingly. For specific questions about your order, please reach out to the support team.
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See you next week, ThreeFolders!  🙌  See you next week, ThreeFolders!  🙌
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*You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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*‘Being sustainable’ has become a buzzword – a claim to boost our image rather than an honest endeavour. It is hard to trust people and brands today when we fear to fall into the trap of greenwashing. However, we have no choice but to change our collective behaviour, consumption patterns and business practices if we want to combat climate change and the collapse of biodiversity.* _‘Being sustainable’ has become a buzzword – a claim to boost our image rather than an honest endeavour. It is hard to trust people and brands today when we fear to fall into the trap of greenwashing. However, we have no choice but to change our collective behaviour, consumption patterns and business practices if we want to combat climate change and the collapse of biodiversity._
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Last November, [COP26](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03431-4) shed light on how indecisive our global institutions and governments are in the face of an unprecedented climate crisis. We now have to come to terms with the fact that carbon neutrality is no longer enough. Rising carbon emissions have been linked to an increasing amount of heat waves, droughts, floods and hurricanes globally. It is our collective responsibility to reverse the unintended consequences of our actions.  Last November, [COP26](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03431-4) shed light on how indecisive our global institutions and governments are in the face of an unprecedented climate crisis. We now have to come to terms with the fact that carbon neutrality is no longer enough. Rising carbon emissions have been linked to an increasing amount of heat waves, droughts, floods and hurricanes globally. It is our collective responsibility to reverse the unintended consequences of our actions.
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## How to save our planet ## How to save our planet
*“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan* _“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan_
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As we shared in our Planet-Positive Farming Series, we’re setting the plan for a planet-positive Internet by implementing a [Voluntary Carbon Credits](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-on-track-to-be-planet-positive/2097?u=hannahcordes) (VCC) system and supporting [planet-positive initiatives](https://forum.threefold.io/t/supporting-initiatives-to-regenerate-the-planet/2110?u=hannahcordes) with our trusted partners from [Take Action Global](https://forum.threefold.io/t/driving-regeneration-with-tag/2120?u=hannahcordes) (TAG).  As we shared in our Planet-Positive Farming Series, we’re setting the plan for a planet-positive Internet by implementing a [Voluntary Carbon Credits](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-on-track-to-be-planet-positive/2097?u=hannahcordes) (VCC) system and supporting [planet-positive initiatives](https://forum.threefold.io/t/supporting-initiatives-to-regenerate-the-planet/2110?u=hannahcordes) with our trusted partners from [Take Action Global](https://forum.threefold.io/t/driving-regeneration-with-tag/2120?u=hannahcordes) (TAG).
## Driving regeneration with Take Action Global ## Driving regeneration with Take Action Global
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*"What we do today will determine what the world looks like tomorrow." – Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach* _"What we do today will determine what the world looks like tomorrow." – Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach_
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*P.S.: If you have ideas or suggestions for further planet-positive initiatives or potential partnerships, let us know on our [forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/sustainability/90).* _P.S.: If you have ideas or suggestions for further planet-positive initiatives or potential partnerships, let us know on our [forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/sustainability/90)._

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With new devices being connected every day and emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), the metaverse and Web 3 gaining popularity, the [demand](https://www.cbre.com/en/insights/reports/north-america-data-center-trends-h2-2021) for Internet capacity is booming. Already, these developments are shifting the [Internet’s “center of gravity”](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) from its core to the edges in order to keep up with the growing demand. In an increasingly interconnected world, centralized cloud architectures are proving to be [bottlenecks](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/03/25/demystifying-edge-technology/) hindering future growth. With new devices being connected every day and emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), the metaverse and Web 3 gaining popularity, the [demand](https://www.cbre.com/en/insights/reports/north-america-data-center-trends-h2-2021) for Internet capacity is booming. Already, these developments are shifting the [Internet’s “center of gravity”](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) from its core to the edges in order to keep up with the growing demand. In an increasingly interconnected world, centralized cloud architectures are proving to be [bottlenecks](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/03/25/demystifying-edge-technology/) hindering future growth.
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* Back in 2018, [90% of global data creation](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) took place within the two previous years. - Back in 2018, [90% of global data creation](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) took place within the two previous years.
* In 2022, [4.95 billion people](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) are using the Internet and about [2.5 quintillion bytes](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) of data are created on a daily basis. - In 2022, [4.95 billion people](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) are using the Internet and about [2.5 quintillion bytes](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) of data are created on a daily basis.
* About 2 billion computers, 15 billion mobile devices and more than 22 billion IoT devices are [active worldwide](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) on a daily basis. - About 2 billion computers, 15 billion mobile devices and more than 22 billion IoT devices are [active worldwide](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/perimeter-security/physical-hardening/article/21263002/real-words-or-buzzwords-edge-cloud-and-the-evolving-internet) on a daily basis.
* By 2025, more than [1 billion people](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/executive-perspectives/annual-internet-report/index.html) and [75 billion IoT devices](https://www.statista.com/statistics/471264/iot-number-of-connected-devices-worldwide/#:~:text=Internet%20of%20Things%20%2D%20number%20of%20connected%20devices%20worldwide%202015%2D2025&text=By%202025%2C%20forecasts%20suggest%20that,IoT%20installed%20base%20in%202019.) are expected to join the Internet. - By 2025, more than [1 billion people](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/executive-perspectives/annual-internet-report/index.html) and [75 billion IoT devices](https://www.statista.com/statistics/471264/iot-number-of-connected-devices-worldwide/#:~:text=Internet%20of%20Things%20%2D%20number%20of%20connected%20devices%20worldwide%202015%2D2025&text=By%202025%2C%20forecasts%20suggest%20that,IoT%20installed%20base%20in%202019.) are expected to join the Internet.
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## The rise of edge computing ## The rise of edge computing
Computing needs to be pushed from centralized data centers to the edge to support the massive data consumption coupled to the rise of connected devices and emerging technologies. For instance, as more and more home appliances and devices are getting interconnected through the IoT economy, the amount of real-time data generated within our homes on a daily basis is rapidly expanding. Edge computing [tackles the shortcomings](https://www.i-scoop.eu/edge-computing-explained/) of the centralized model in terms of bandwidth, latency and autonomy. It enables applications and solutions to be hosted closer to where their data is being produced and consumed, thereby allowing for low latencies, rapid data processing and real-time decisions.  Computing needs to be pushed from centralized data centers to the edge to support the massive data consumption coupled to the rise of connected devices and emerging technologies. For instance, as more and more home appliances and devices are getting interconnected through the IoT economy, the amount of real-time data generated within our homes on a daily basis is rapidly expanding. Edge computing [tackles the shortcomings](https://www.i-scoop.eu/edge-computing-explained/) of the centralized model in terms of bandwidth, latency and autonomy. It enables applications and solutions to be hosted closer to where their data is being produced and consumed, thereby allowing for low latencies, rapid data processing and real-time decisions.
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## Realizing an interconnected future ## Realizing an interconnected future
Ironically, decades after the spark of the open-source peer-to-peer Internet movement was steamrolled by large tech companies and governments eager to centralize the global Internet, we seem to enter an era of decentralization again. There’s no doubt that large tech companies did bring a lot of innovation to our global Internet and cloud stack. Technically though, [peer-to-peer](https://threefold.io/blog/post/p2p_web3/) systems have always been the most scalable option. Moreover, open-source architectures have built a strong reputation for providing high levels of security and flexibility.  Ironically, decades after the spark of the open-source peer-to-peer Internet movement was steamrolled by large tech companies and governments eager to centralize the global Internet, we seem to enter an era of decentralization again. There’s no doubt that large tech companies did bring a lot of innovation to our global Internet and cloud stack. Technically though, [peer-to-peer](https://threefold.io/blog/post/p2p_web3/) systems have always been the most scalable option. Moreover, open-source architectures have built a strong reputation for providing high levels of security and flexibility.
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* [Expand the new Internet](https://threefold.io/blog/post/what_is_farming/) by setting up a 3Node at your home or office. - [Expand the new Internet](https://threefold.io/blog/post/what_is_farming/) by setting up a 3Node at your home or office.
* Help us [connect the dots](https://threefold.io/blog/post/connecting_the_dots/) and accelerate our far-edge capabilities. - Help us [connect the dots](https://threefold.io/blog/post/connecting_the_dots/) and accelerate our far-edge capabilities.
* Join our global [movement](https://t.me/threefold) today. - Join our global [movement](https://t.me/threefold) today.

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## Major ThreeFold News: ## Major ThreeFold News:
* The new [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-grid-upgrade-to-version-alpha-5-a5/2797?u=hannahcordes) (GEP) has **passed with 96%** of our community voting in favour, meaning we’ll be **upgrading the ThreeFold Grid** to V3 Alpha-5! - The new [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-grid-upgrade-to-version-alpha-5-a5/2797?u=hannahcordes) (GEP) has **passed with 96%** of our community voting in favour, meaning we’ll be **upgrading the ThreeFold Grid** to V3 Alpha-5!
### Community updates: ### Community updates:
* We’ll be attending **Consensus 2022 Presented by CoinDesk in June** as bronze sponsors to connect with attendees, share the ThreeFold story, and grow the community. Let us know if you or anyone you know will be in **Austin** and take advantage of [our discount code](https://events.coindesk.com/consensus2022?promo=a7MsHxui)! - We’ll be attending **Consensus 2022 Presented by CoinDesk in June** as bronze sponsors to connect with attendees, share the ThreeFold story, and grow the community. Let us know if you or anyone you know will be in **Austin** and take advantage of [our discount code](https://events.coindesk.com/consensus2022?promo=a7MsHxui)!
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* Some of the ThreeFold team and ecosystem are gathering on the Nile this week to discuss how to build a better future through the **Internet of Internets and creating abundance**. - Some of the ThreeFold team and ecosystem are gathering on the Nile this week to discuss how to build a better future through the **Internet of Internets and creating abundance**.
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* We’ve seen questions and confusion in the community around **Internet capacity and connectivity**. Find the answers [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/internet-connectivity-capacity/2802?u=hannahcordes). - We’ve seen questions and confusion in the community around **Internet capacity and connectivity**. Find the answers [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/internet-connectivity-capacity/2802?u=hannahcordes).
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* **Registered to become a validator?** Follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) asap to secure your spot, as we’ll share more information on activation soon! - **Registered to become a validator?** Follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) asap to secure your spot, as we’ll share more information on activation soon!
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* Joined our community-led ThreeFold [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/PaQtT7A72E)! - Joined our community-led ThreeFold [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/PaQtT7A72E)!
### Technology Developments:  ### Technology Developments: 
* **ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-6** is on devnet! Check out the full update on what’s happening in May [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-6-plan-may-2022/2808?u=hannahcordes)! - **ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-6** is on devnet! Check out the full update on what’s happening in May [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-6-plan-may-2022/2808?u=hannahcordes)!
### ThreeFold Grid: ### ThreeFold Grid:
* The [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-tfgrid-pricing/2772?u=hannahcordes) on **cloud unit pricing** has **passed with 97%** of participants agreeing to the current pricing. Thank you all for voting! - The [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-tfgrid-pricing/2772?u=hannahcordes) on **cloud unit pricing** has **passed with 97%** of participants agreeing to the current pricing. Thank you all for voting!
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* Again, we urge you to **migrate 3Nodes to V3 asap**. It just takes a few steps, the [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes) is quite simple and fast. - Again, we urge you to **migrate 3Nodes to V3 asap**. It just takes a few steps, the [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes) is quite simple and fast.
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* The global shipping of Titan orders continues, though Europe is experiencing some provisioning delays. In case of any specific questions, please reach out to the support team. - The global shipping of Titan orders continues, though Europe is experiencing some provisioning delays. In case of any specific questions, please reach out to the support team.
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Until next time, ThreeFolders!  🙌  Until next time, ThreeFolders!  🙌
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*We’re looking for community stories and would love you to share [your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) and/or [be featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content. Thank you for reaching out!* _We’re looking for community stories and would love you to share [your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) and/or [be featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content. Thank you for reaching out!_
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*You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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It’s that time of the year when believers and builders of a decentralized tomorrow gather to celebrate the festival for the decentralized world. About 15,000 people will attend Consensus 2022 by CoinDesk from June 9 through June 12. Throughout the festival, key topics around decentralization, blockchain, crypto, Web 3 and the metaverse will be explored and discussed. It’s that time of the year when believers and builders of a decentralized tomorrow gather to celebrate the festival for the decentralized world. About 15,000 people will attend Consensus 2022 by CoinDesk from June 9 through June 12. Throughout the festival, key topics around decentralization, blockchain, crypto, Web 3 and the metaverse will be explored and discussed.
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*How committed are the projects and participants to decentralization, and for what reasons? How far are they willing to go to bring that world to life?* _How committed are the projects and participants to decentralization, and for what reasons? How far are they willing to go to bring that world to life?_
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With our fair, inclusive and decentralized Internet infrastructure, we’re laying the foundation for a better world. Following our ethos of *planet first – people second – profit (value) only as a result*, we’re striving to regenerate our planet and to empower the collective – the many and not the few. By putting our planet and people first, we create real sustainable value. We believe that, together, we’re strong enough to build new regenerative systems powerful enough to enable anyone to have a sovereign, safer and more fulfilling life. With our fair, inclusive and decentralized Internet infrastructure, we’re laying the foundation for a better world. Following our ethos of _planet first – people second – profit (value) only as a result_, we’re striving to regenerate our planet and to empower the collective – the many and not the few. By putting our planet and people first, we create real sustainable value. We believe that, together, we’re strong enough to build new regenerative systems powerful enough to enable anyone to have a sovereign, safer and more fulfilling life.
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*Check out the full [Consensus agenda](https://events.coindesk.com/consensus2022/agenda) and take advantage of [our 25% discount code](https://events.coindesk.com/consensus2022?promo=a7MsHxui) to buy tickets.* _Check out the full [Consensus agenda](https://events.coindesk.com/consensus2022/agenda) and take advantage of [our 25% discount code](https://events.coindesk.com/consensus2022?promo=a7MsHxui) to buy tickets._
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***And don’t forget to let us know if you’ll be joining ThreeFold at Consensus – we’d love to connect with you!*** **_And don’t forget to let us know if you’ll be joining ThreeFold at Consensus – we’d love to connect with you!_**

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### Community updates: ### Community updates:
* Some of the team, investors, partners, and other contributors (new and old) are gathering on the Nile to help **take ThreeFold to the next level**. More precise developments and outcomes to be shared as soon as possible! - Some of the team, investors, partners, and other contributors (new and old) are gathering on the Nile to help **take ThreeFold to the next level**. More precise developments and outcomes to be shared as soon as possible!
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* ThreeFold’s Sacha Obeegadoo appeared on [Macro Visions](https://mainstaydigital.com/verticals/macro-visions/macro-visions-doing-to-the-internet-what-bitcoin-did-to-money-with-sacha-obeegadoo/) by [Mainstay Digital](https://www.mainstaydigital.com/) for an insightful conversation on **ThreeFold’s vision** and Internet infrastructure, the future of blockchain, digital sovereignty, and more. - ThreeFold’s Sacha Obeegadoo appeared on [Macro Visions](https://mainstaydigital.com/verticals/macro-visions/macro-visions-doing-to-the-internet-what-bitcoin-did-to-money-with-sacha-obeegadoo/) by [Mainstay Digital](https://www.mainstaydigital.com/) for an insightful conversation on **ThreeFold’s vision** and Internet infrastructure, the future of blockchain, digital sovereignty, and more.
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* Check out the [ThreeFold Meme Gallery](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-meme-gallery/2811), some community members are creating and sharing fun memes. Enjoy! - Check out the [ThreeFold Meme Gallery](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-meme-gallery/2811), some community members are creating and sharing fun memes. Enjoy!
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* Take a look at this cool [investment ratio](https://forum.threefold.io/t/diy-3node-investment-ratio/2834?u=hannahcordes) to compare different 3Node builds! - Take a look at this cool [investment ratio](https://forum.threefold.io/t/diy-3node-investment-ratio/2834?u=hannahcordes) to compare different 3Node builds!
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* **Registered to become a validator?** Don’t forget to follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) to secure your spot! - **Registered to become a validator?** Don’t forget to follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) to secure your spot!
### Technology Developments:  ### Technology Developments: 
* In May, the engineering team is working on upgrades, new features and functionalities for Zero-OS, TF Chain, ThreeFold Wallet, and more. Dive into the highlights of **TF Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-6** [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-6-plan-may-2022/2808?u=hannahcordes)! - In May, the engineering team is working on upgrades, new features and functionalities for Zero-OS, TF Chain, ThreeFold Wallet, and more. Dive into the highlights of **TF Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-6** [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-6-plan-may-2022/2808?u=hannahcordes)!
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* A small group of community members are working on a weblet to **deploy a Hydra node** on the ThreeFold Grid. They’ve made incredible progress already and are proof of what a dedicated, talented community we have. Check out their work [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/grant-suggestion-deploy-a-hydra-node-on-tfgrid/2493/30)! - A small group of community members are working on a weblet to **deploy a Hydra node** on the ThreeFold Grid. They’ve made incredible progress already and are proof of what a dedicated, talented community we have. Check out their work [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/grant-suggestion-deploy-a-hydra-node-on-tfgrid/2493/30)!
### ThreeFold Grid: ### ThreeFold Grid:
* An initiative to power 3Nodes exclusively with **renewable energy** is gaining momentum. Take a look at [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/distributed-farming-with-unsteady-renewable-energy/2151?u=hannahcordes) to learn more! - An initiative to power 3Nodes exclusively with **renewable energy** is gaining momentum. Take a look at [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/distributed-farming-with-unsteady-renewable-energy/2151?u=hannahcordes) to learn more!
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* Please **migrate your 3Nodes to V3 asap**. Simply follow the [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes). - Please **migrate your 3Nodes to V3 asap**. Simply follow the [migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes).
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* If you ordered a Titan, please fill in your **[information](https://forum.threefold.io/t/creating-your-v3-farm-required-for-open-unshipped-orders/2144)** for your 3Node to ensure quick delivery. Global Titan shipping continues, though Europe is still facing some delays. - If you ordered a Titan, please fill in your **[information](https://forum.threefold.io/t/creating-your-v3-farm-required-for-open-unshipped-orders/2144)** for your 3Node to ensure quick delivery. Global Titan shipping continues, though Europe is still facing some delays.
### ThreeFold Token: ### ThreeFold Token:
* After measuring the ThreeFold Token’s performance for five days, the **InvestorsObserver** gave the TFT a **[“bullish” rating](https://www.investorsobserver.com/news/crypto-update/threefold-tft-rises-0-28-wednesday-whats-next-for-this-bullish-rated-crypto)** for going up by 0.28% while the broader crypto market went down 9.83%. (ThreeFold believes in building strong technology that respects people and our planet and creates real value, and driving profit only as a result.)* - After measuring the ThreeFold Token’s performance for five days, the **InvestorsObserver** gave the TFT a **[“bullish” rating](https://www.investorsobserver.com/news/crypto-update/threefold-tft-rises-0-28-wednesday-whats-next-for-this-bullish-rated-crypto)** for going up by 0.28% while the broader crypto market went down 9.83%. (ThreeFold believes in building strong technology that respects people and our planet and creates real value, and driving profit only as a result.)\*
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See you next week, ThreeFolders!  🙌  See you next week, ThreeFolders!  🙌
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*If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out!* _If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out!_
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*You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._
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*(TFT *is not an investment instrument and this is not investment advice, everyone is free to make their own choices.)* *(TFT *is not an investment instrument and this is not investment advice, everyone is free to make their own choices.)\*

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*The Internet of Internets is owned by the people.* <br/> _The Internet of Internets is owned by the people._ <br/>
*It interconnects us all, directly, without any intermediaries.* <br/> _It interconnects us all, directly, without any intermediaries._ <br/>
*We store our data in full sovereignty and privacy.* <br/> _We store our data in full sovereignty and privacy._ <br/>
*On top of it, we build valuable experiences, useful experiences.* <br/> _On top of it, we build valuable experiences, useful experiences._ <br/>
*Not to control. Not to polarize. Not to addict. Not to manipulate.* <br/> _Not to control. Not to polarize. Not to addict. Not to manipulate._ <br/>
*Rather to connect. To exchange. To share. To provide value for each other.* <br/> _Rather to connect. To exchange. To share. To provide value for each other._ <br/>
*A circular economy, to benefit the collective and, as a result, each of us individually.* <br/> _A circular economy, to benefit the collective and, as a result, each of us individually._ <br/>
*As believers in a better world who choose to act.* _As believers in a better world who choose to act._
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## It starts locally, and ends globally ## It starts locally, and ends globally
*The Internet of Internets is owned by the people.* <br/> _The Internet of Internets is owned by the people._ <br/>
*It interconnects us all, directly, without any intermediaries.* <br/> _It interconnects us all, directly, without any intermediaries._ <br/>
*We store our data in full sovereignty and privacy.* _We store our data in full sovereignty and privacy._
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The ThreeFold Hub interconnects the Regional Internets to form the Internet of Internets. Secured by 100 L2 Validators, this is the home of the TFT and the base governance layer for ThreeFold. Here you can see a model which starts locally and scales forever. Each layer has a distinct purpose and allows the ecosystem to interact. And while being hierarchical, it’s still 100% peer-to-peer and decentralized. An Internet of Internets, by the people, for the people – safe, sovereign, and sustainable. The ThreeFold Hub interconnects the Regional Internets to form the Internet of Internets. Secured by 100 L2 Validators, this is the home of the TFT and the base governance layer for ThreeFold. Here you can see a model which starts locally and scales forever. Each layer has a distinct purpose and allows the ecosystem to interact. And while being hierarchical, it’s still 100% peer-to-peer and decentralized. An Internet of Internets, by the people, for the people – safe, sovereign, and sustainable.
## A world of endless possibilities lives on top ## A world of endless possibilities lives on top
*On top of it, we build valuable experiences, useful experiences.* <br/> _On top of it, we build valuable experiences, useful experiences._ <br/>
*Not to control. Not to polarize. Not to addict. Not to manipulate.* <br/> _Not to control. Not to polarize. Not to addict. Not to manipulate._ <br/>
*Rather to connect. To exchange. To share. To provide value for each other.* _Rather to connect. To exchange. To share. To provide value for each other._
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## The foundation for a better (digital) world ## The foundation for a better (digital) world
*A circular economy, to benefit the collective and, as a result, each of us individually.* <br/> _A circular economy, to benefit the collective and, as a result, each of us individually._ <br/>
*As believers in a better world who choose to act.* _As believers in a better world who choose to act._
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*In the coming weeks, we’ll be diving deeper into the Internet of Internets model, to share more about the different layers, how they come together, and how you can get involved.* _In the coming weeks, we’ll be diving deeper into the Internet of Internets model, to share more about the different layers, how they come together, and how you can get involved._

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### Community Updates: ### Community Updates:
* On the UAE Tech Podcast, ThreeFold **co-founder Weynand Kuijpers** explains how Threefold works in simple terms and why an Internet by the people for the people is so important. Tune in [here](https://www.albawaba.com/business/uae-tech-podcast-threefold-layer-zero-and-peoples-internet-1477554)! - On the UAE Tech Podcast, ThreeFold **co-founder Weynand Kuijpers** explains how Threefold works in simple terms and why an Internet by the people for the people is so important. Tune in [here](https://www.albawaba.com/business/uae-tech-podcast-threefold-layer-zero-and-peoples-internet-1477554)!
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* Give [this conversation](https://medium.com/coinmonks/a-farmers-journey-through-yielding-defi-nodes-and-expanding-the-grid-with-threefold-a70a3e3b98ea) between Kyle Ellicott and Scott Yeager a read. The two cover a lot of topics – from Scott’s **experience as a DIY farmer** and his **journey into ThreeFold** to advice for fellow farmers. - Give [this conversation](https://medium.com/coinmonks/a-farmers-journey-through-yielding-defi-nodes-and-expanding-the-grid-with-threefold-a70a3e3b98ea) between Kyle Ellicott and Scott Yeager a read. The two cover a lot of topics – from Scott’s **experience as a DIY farmer** and his **journey into ThreeFold** to advice for fellow farmers.
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* Some of the team and members of the ThreeFold ecosystem finished two weeks of gatherings on the Nile to educate and evangelize. With **new advocates for the ThreeFold movement** (e.g. farmers, investors) by our side, we’ll continue to **build a better future** through the Internet of Internets. - Some of the team and members of the ThreeFold ecosystem finished two weeks of gatherings on the Nile to educate and evangelize. With **new advocates for the ThreeFold movement** (e.g. farmers, investors) by our side, we’ll continue to **build a better future** through the Internet of Internets.
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* We just launched our **new ThreeFold Podcast**. Listen to the first four episodes [here](https://anchor.fm/threefoldpodcast)! - We just launched our **new ThreeFold Podcast**. Listen to the first four episodes [here](https://anchor.fm/threefoldpodcast)!
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* If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out. - If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out.
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* **Registered to become a validator?** Follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) asap to secure your spot. - **Registered to become a validator?** Follow the [verification process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-threefold-validators-verification-process/2276) asap to secure your spot.
### Technology Developments: ### Technology Developments:
* Curious about what the team has been up to in May? Check out the highlights shared in [this update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-6-plan-may-2022/2808?u=hannahcordes) on **ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-6**! - Curious about what the team has been up to in May? Check out the highlights shared in [this update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-tfgrid-v3-a-6-plan-may-2022/2808?u=hannahcordes) on **ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-6**!
### ThreeFold Grid: ### ThreeFold Grid:
* To learn how to verify your 3Nodes’ payouts on Stellar Blockchain, read [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-to-verify-your-3nodes-payments/2864?u=hannahcordes)! - To learn how to verify your 3Nodes’ payouts on Stellar Blockchain, read [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-to-verify-your-3nodes-payments/2864?u=hannahcordes)!
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* If you ordered a Titan but have not yet received it, **[please make sure you have created your V3 farm](https://forum.threefold.io/t/creating-your-v3-farm-required-for-open-unshipped-orders/2144)** to ensure quick delivery. Global Titan shipping is ongoing in all regions! *Our support team is available via threefold.io or on the ThreeFold Connect app with any questions.* - If you ordered a Titan but have not yet received it, **[please make sure you have created your V3 farm](https://forum.threefold.io/t/creating-your-v3-farm-required-for-open-unshipped-orders/2144)** to ensure quick delivery. Global Titan shipping is ongoing in all regions! _Our support team is available via threefold.io or on the ThreeFold Connect app with any questions._
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* And if you're an existing farmer, we urge you to **migrate 3Nodes to V3 asap**. It just takes a few steps, [the migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes) is quite simple and fast. - And if you're an existing farmer, we urge you to **migrate 3Nodes to V3 asap**. It just takes a few steps, [the migration process](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farming-migration-grid-v2-v3/2143?u=hannahcordes) is quite simple and fast.
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Until next week, ThreeFolders! 🙌 Until next week, ThreeFolders! 🙌
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*You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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What started out as an idea for a better Internet about a decade ago has evolved into a global movement that’s building a decentralized, open and inclusive future through [the Internet of Internets](https://threefold.io/blog/post/internet_of_internets/). The journey towards our ultimate vision of a better future for all is a big one, but can be divided into four digestible phases: creation, expansion, Web 4 and velocity. What started out as an idea for a better Internet about a decade ago has evolved into a global movement that’s building a decentralized, open and inclusive future through [the Internet of Internets](https://threefold.io/blog/post/internet_of_internets/). The journey towards our ultimate vision of a better future for all is a big one, but can be divided into four digestible phases: creation, expansion, Web 4 and velocity.
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## Bringing Abundance & Opportunity to the World ## Bringing Abundance & Opportunity to the World
*"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." – John Lennon* _"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." – John Lennon_
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## Major ThreeFold News: ## Major ThreeFold News:
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*You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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### Community Updates: ### Community Updates:
* The team spent a few eventful days in Austin, Texas, to celebrate the festival of the decentralized world: **Consensus by CoinDesk**. Over four days, we met hundreds of people, re-engaged with partners, took part in several interviews with the press, and co-hosted a gathering to lay the foundation for a **sovereign Regional Internet in Austin** – by and for the people of the Austin community. Read the full recap [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/consensus-2022-and-laying-the-foundation-for-austins-sovereign-internet/3018). - The team spent a few eventful days in Austin, Texas, to celebrate the festival of the decentralized world: **Consensus by CoinDesk**. Over four days, we met hundreds of people, re-engaged with partners, took part in several interviews with the press, and co-hosted a gathering to lay the foundation for a **sovereign Regional Internet in Austin** – by and for the people of the Austin community. Read the full recap [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/consensus-2022-and-laying-the-foundation-for-austins-sovereign-internet/3018).
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* There’s a new episode available on our **ThreeFold Podcast**. Listen to Kyle and Weynand as they dive into everything from space to self-hosted data centers to the ownCloud partnership – you can listen to the episode [here](https://anchor.fm/threefoldpodcast)! - There’s a new episode available on our **ThreeFold Podcast**. Listen to Kyle and Weynand as they dive into everything from space to self-hosted data centers to the ownCloud partnership – you can listen to the episode [here](https://anchor.fm/threefoldpodcast)!
### Technology Developments: ### Technology Developments:
* Wondering what the team is working on in June? Well, it’s a lot – including many [updates and new functionalities](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-june-2022/2937?u=hannahcordes) for the Planetary Network, TF Wallet, the ownCloud freemium experience, and more. - Wondering what the team is working on in June? Well, it’s a lot – including many [updates and new functionalities](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-june-2022/2937?u=hannahcordes) for the Planetary Network, TF Wallet, the ownCloud freemium experience, and more.
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* Also, check out this [sneak peak](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-june-2022/2937?u=hannahcordes) on **ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-7**! - Also, check out this [sneak peak](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-product-updates-june-2022/2937?u=hannahcordes) on **ThreeFold Grid V3.0.0 Alpha-7**!
### ThreeFold Grid: ### ThreeFold Grid:
* A new [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-super-green-farming-with-100-renewable-energy/2992) for **Green Farming with 100% Renewable Energy** was shared and is now open for voting. Make sure to participate – planet first, people first! - A new [Grid Enhancement Proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-super-green-farming-with-100-renewable-energy/2992) for **Green Farming with 100% Renewable Energy** was shared and is now open for voting. Make sure to participate – planet first, people first!
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* Global Titan shipping continues, so don’t forget to **provide all [information](https://forum.threefold.io/t/creating-your-v3-farm-required-for-open-unshipped-orders/2144)** for your Titan order to ensure quick delivery. - Global Titan shipping continues, so don’t forget to **provide all [information](https://forum.threefold.io/t/creating-your-v3-farm-required-for-open-unshipped-orders/2144)** for your Titan order to ensure quick delivery.
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@@ -48,8 +46,8 @@ Sending you positive vibes from Austin, ThreeFolders! 🙌
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*If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out!* _If you’re a community member interested in [sharing your story](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-farmer-stories-to-share-with-the-world/2398?u=hannahcordes) or [being featured](https://forum.threefold.io/t/looking-for-people-to-feature-in-threefold-content-its-super-simple/2636/3) in ThreeFold content, please reach out!_
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*You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41).* _You can find the previous editions on [our blog](https://threefold.io/blog). For older editions of ThreeFold Weekly (Vol 1-11), go to [our forum](https://forum.threefold.io/c/ecosystem-developments/41)._

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description: "Humanist & motivated entrepreneur, passionate to help make the world a better place. Kristof strongly believes...." description: "Humanist & motivated entrepreneur, passionate to help make the world a better place. Kristof strongly believes...."
template: "person_page.html" template: "person_page.html"
extra: extra:
people: [kristof_de_spiegeleer]
socialLinks: { LinkedIn: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/despiegk/" } socialLinks: { LinkedIn: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/despiegk/" }
organizations: ["ThreefoldTech"] organizations: ["ThreefoldTech"]
imgPath: kristof_de_spiegeleer.jpeg imgPath: kristof_de_spiegeleer.jpeg
taxonomies: taxonomies:
memberships: memberships:
["farmers", "foundation", tech, "cofounders", "wisdom_council", "aci_members", technology_council,] [
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"cofounders",
"wisdom_council",
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Humanist & motivated entrepreneur, passionate to help make the world a better place. Kristof strongly believes there is need for a neutral internet owned by millions. We dream about a world where everyone can be happy, with respect for each other and the world’s resources. A world where we dare to love ourselves and we don’t have to be scared about our future. A world where we don’t need to be a product and we have learned to collaborate with openness and trust. Humanist & motivated entrepreneur, passionate to help make the world a better place. Kristof strongly believes there is need for a neutral internet owned by millions. We dream about a world where everyone can be happy, with respect for each other and the world’s resources. A world where we dare to love ourselves and we don’t have to be scared about our future. A world where we don’t need to be a product and we have learned to collaborate with openness and trust.

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description: "Entrepreneur, Investor, Blockchain Expert" description: "Entrepreneur, Investor, Blockchain Expert"
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extra: extra:
socialLinks: { LinkedIn: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-jochum/"} socialLinks: { LinkedIn: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-jochum/" }
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Co-founder DASH Next. Co-founder DASH Next.

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{% if author %} {% if author %}
<p class="text-gray-700 text-xs">{{ author.title }}</p> <a href="{{author.permalink}}" class="text-gray-700 text-xs">{{ author.title }}</a>
{% endif %} {% endif %}
<p class="text-gray-700 text-xs"> <p class="text-gray-700 text-xs">
<time datetime="{{ page.date }}"> {{ page.date | date(format="%B %e, %Y", timezone="America/Chicago") }}</time> <time datetime="{{ page.date }}"> {{ page.date | date(format="%B %e, %Y", timezone="America/Chicago") }}</time>

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{{ featured.date | date(format="%B %e, %Y", timezone="America/Chicago")}} - {{ featured.date | date(format="%B %e, %Y", timezone="America/Chicago")}} -
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{% set page_path = current_path ~ 'index.md' | replace(from='-', to='_') | trim_start_matches(pat="/") %}
{% set page = get_page(path=page_path) %} {% set page = get_page(path=page_path) %}
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