Merge pull request #503 from threefoldfoundation/development

Grid stats and new news

content/newsroom/web4_evolution/index.md

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

content/newsroom/web4_recap/index.md

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

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