Merge branch 'development' of https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/www_threefold_io into development

.github/workflows/action.yml

@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
-# On every push this script is executed
-on: push
-name: Build and deploy GH Pages
-jobs:
-  build:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    if: github.ref == 'refs/heads/development'
-    steps:
-      - name: checkout
-        uses: actions/checkout@v2
-      - name: build_and_deploy
-        uses: shalzz/zola-deploy-action@v0.14.1
-        env:
-          # Target branch
-          PAGES_BRANCH: gh-pages
-          # Provide personal access token
-          TOKEN: ${{ secrets.TOKEN }}

.github/workflows/tf_update_dev.yml

@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ jobs:
         script: |
           cd /opt/www_threefold_io/
           git log -1
-          git restore .
-          git pull
+          git fetch
+          git reset --hard origin/development
           sed -i "s/https:\/\/www.threefold.io/https:\/\/www2.threefold.io/g" config.toml
           ./build.sh
           

.github/workflows/tf_update_prod.yml

@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ jobs:
         script: |
           cd /opt/www_threefold_io/
           git log -1
-          git restore .
-          git pull
+          git fetch
+          git reset --hard origin/master
           sed -i "s/https:\/\/www2.threefold.io/https:\/\/www.threefold.io/g" config.toml
           ./build.sh
           

.gitpod.Dockerfile

@@ -1,13 +0,0 @@
-
-
-FROM gitpod/workspace-full:latest
-
-USER root
-RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y redis-server mc rsync
-
-# RUN apt-get clean && rm -rf /var/cache/apt/* && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/* && rm -rf /tmp/*
-
-USER gitpod
-
-
-# ENTRYPOINT [ "entrypoint.sh" ]

.gitpod.yml

@@ -1,51 +0,0 @@
-image:
-  file: .gitpod.Dockerfile
-tasks:
-    - name: WIKI
-      command: |
-        curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/freeflowuniverse/crystaltools/development/install.sh > /tmp/install.sh
-        bash /tmp/install.sh
-        source /workspace/env.sh
-        publtools_check
-        cd config
-        publishtools install 
-        cd ..
-        clear
-        echo ' -- WEB PUBLISH TOOLS -- '
-        echo 
-        echo ' - do "./run" to run website.'
-        echo ' - do "./build" to build website, see in dir build for result.'
-        echo ' - do "open ../workspace.code-workspace" to open all relevant dirs in your editor.'
-ports:
-  - port: 9998
-    onOpen: open-browser
-  - port: 8080
-    onOpen: open-browser    
-  - port: 6379
-    onOpen: ignore
-vscode:
-  extensions:
-    - vlanguage.vscode-vlang
-    - telesoho.vscode-markdown-paste-image
-    - yzhang.markdown-all-in-one
-    - shd101wyy.markdown-preview-enhanced
-    - bierner.markdown-mermaid
-    - darkriszty.markdown-table-prettify
-    - bpruitt-goddard.mermaid-markdown-syntax-highlighting
-    - shuworks.vscode-table-formatter
-github:
-  prebuilds:
-    # enable for the master/default branch (defaults to true)
-    master: true
-# enable for all branches in this repo (defaults to false)
-    branches: true
-# enable for pull requests coming from this repo (defaults to true)
-    pullRequests: true
-# enable for pull requests coming from forks (defaults to false)
-    pullRequestsFromForks: false
-# add a "Review in Gitpod" button as a comment to pull requests (defaults to true)
-    addComment: true
-# add a "Review in Gitpod" button to pull requests (defaults to false)
-    addBadge: false
-# add a label once the prebuild is ready to pull requests (defaults to false)
-    addLabel: prebuilt-in-gitpod

build.sh

@@ -1,26 +1,32 @@
 echo "Starting build..."
 
 # TODO: Check if current version is latest to avoid redundant installation
+if [[ -f "tailwindcss" ]]
+then
+    echo "Tailwind installed"
+else
+    # rm tailwindcss
+    # checks os and architecture for correct release
+    # https://stackoverflow.com/a/8597411 
+    echo "Installing & building tailwind..."
+    ASSET="tailwindcss"
 
-# checks os and architecture for correct release
-# https://stackoverflow.com/a/8597411 
-echo "Installing & building tailwind..."
-ASSET="tailwindcss"
+    if [[ "$OSTYPE" == "linux-gnu"* ]]; then
+        ASSET="$ASSET-linux"
+    elif [[ "$OSTYPE" == "darwin"* ]]; then
+        ASSET="$ASSET-macos"
+    fi
+    if [[ "$(uname -m)" == "x86_64"* ]]; then
+        ASSET="$ASSET-x64"
+    elif [[ "$(uname -m)" == "arm64"* ]]; then
+        ASSET="$ASSET-arm64"
+    fi
 
-if [[ "$OSTYPE" == "linux-gnu"* ]]; then
-    ASSET="$ASSET-linux"
-elif [[ "$OSTYPE" == "darwin"* ]]; then
-    ASSET="$ASSET-macos"
-fi
-if [[ "$(uname -m)" == "x86_64"* ]]; then
-    ASSET="$ASSET-x64"
-elif [[ "$(uname -m)" == "arm64"* ]]; then
-    ASSET="$ASSET-arm64"
+    curl -sLO "https://github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss/releases/latest/download/${ASSET}"
+    chmod +x $ASSET
+    mv $ASSET tailwindcss
 fi
 
-curl -sLO "https://github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss/releases/latest/download/${ASSET}"
-chmod +x $ASSET
-mv $ASSET tailwindcss
 
 
 # initialized and configures tailwind if not configured
@@ -36,3 +42,5 @@ echo "Compiling tailwindcss and building zola project..."
 rm -rf public static/css
 ./tailwindcss -i css/index.css -o ./static/css/index.css --minify
 zola build
+
+

config.toml

@@ -6,12 +6,12 @@ title = "ThreeFold"
 description="Our global digital backbone"
 
 # When set to "true", a feed is automatically generated.
-# generate_feed = true
+generate_feed = true
 
 # The filename to use for the feed. Used as the template filename, too.
 # Defaults to "atom.xml", which has a built-in template that renders an Atom 1.0 feed.
 # There is also a built-in template "rss.xml" that renders an RSS 2.0 feed.
-# feed_filename = "index.xml"
+feed_filename = "atom.xml"
 
 # The number of articles to include in the feed. All items are included if
 # this limit is not set (the default).

content/_index.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ ThreeFold is a peer-to-peer open-source Internet platform that connects users di
 
 |||
 
-<button>[Get TFT](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tokens/threefold__token_howtos)</button>
+<button>[Get TFT](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tokens/threefold__how_to_buy)</button>
 
 {% end %}
 

content/about/index.md

@@ -1,174 +0,0 @@
----
-title: "About"
-template: "page.html"
-insert_anchor_links: "left"
----
-
-<!-- section 1 (header) -->
-
-{% row(style="center margin narrow") %}
-
-![](genesis.png#medium)
-
-<br>
-
-# Genesis
-
-### It all Started with a Vision About a Decade ago
-
-When we realized that the Internet's current infrastructure was becoming increasingly centralized, controlled by a handful of tech giants, and posing a threat to personal privacy, we knew it was time for a change. That's why we founded ThreeFold – to build the Internet the world deserves. 
-
-{% end %}
-
-
-<!-- section 2 (INTERCONNECTED) -->
-
-{% row(bgColor="#abfcd5" style="center margin") %}
-
-## **Our Mission**
-
-### Enabling a decentralized Internet that empowers 
-### individuals and communities  with economic and social freedom.
-<br>
-<p>
-As we journey through the Information Age, humanity stands at the cusp of a remarkable transformation. <br>
-The 15th-century invention of the printing press marked the dawn of knowledge transfer, <br> while the development of the transistor at Bell Labs in 1947 unlocked the world's information. <br>As society and technology progress, software's influence on our future grows.
-</p>
-<br>
-<p>
-In today's interconnected world, software drives an unprecedented wave of value creation.<br> A common misconception about software companies is that their worth lies in code, algorithms, or infrastructure. <br>However, the most significant value stems from the information and networks that we, the people, create.
-</p>
-<br>
-<p>
-Our collective efforts in generating articles, posts, or tweets contribute to a system far more valuable than the sum of its parts.<br> This collaboration powers search engines, maps, recommendations, and social networks, <br>allowing today's most influential software companies to command immense power and value.
-</p>
-
-{% end %}
-
-<!-- section 3 (SOVEREIGN) -->
-
-{% row(style="center margin narrow") %}
-
-## **Authenticity.**
-### We are Genuine and Vulnerable
-
-<br>
-
-## **Planet first.**
-### Our Solutions Must be Sustainable
-
-<br>
-
-## **People-centric.**
-### Empowering Self-sovereignty and Autonomy
-
-{% end %}
-
-{% row(bgColor="#f9a9f4" style="center margin") %}
-
-Navigating the digital age, we're reminded of the power in collective action and the strength of the networks we create.<br> Our connections, ideas, and shared experiences lay the foundation for a new world built on freedom, sustainability, co-creation, and trust.<br> No longer confined by centralized entities, we possess the tools to build a brighter future together.
-
-<br>
-
-Our vision is a community-owned Internet that serves as a gateway to a world <br>where privacy, autonomy, and collaboration flourish. In this world, we protect our thoughts, messages, and memories <br>while retaining control over our digital lives and assets.
-
-<br>
-
-By embracing a decentralized infrastructure that supports emerging technologies, <br>we ensure that sovereignty, privacy, autonomy, and sustainability are integrated into every innovation.<br> We continue to cultivate a future that aligns with our shared principles and serves the greater good.
-
-{% end %}
-
-{% row(style="center margin narrow") %}
-
-![](globe_mission.png#medium)
-
-<br>
-
-## **Imagine**
-
-<br>
-
-A world tailored to your needs, where your digital identity is protected, your voice is heard, and your creativity thrives. <br>In this world, we harness technology to shape a brighter, more equitable future for all. <br>Creators and builders of every kind are welcomed to join us in building ThreeFold together, not as employees but as co-owners. 
-
-<br>
-
-By recognizing the impact of today's technologies, we understand their role in shaping society. <br>Through collective effort, we develop software that empowers individuals to self-organize, <br>safeguard privacy and freedom of speech, and retain ownership of their creations without intermediaries. <br>This fosters independence and sovereignty, allowing people to choose their communities and forms of governance.
-
-<br>
-
-Together, we strive to dismantle monopolies of trust that have long defined our societies, <br>just as the printing press revolutionized the church's monopoly on truth,<br> paving the way for a world fostering freedom, trust, cooperation, and sustainability.<br>
-
-<br>
-
-The future is ours to build, and we're building it together. <br> Join us in creating a world reflecting shared values and aspirations, shaping a future that belongs to us all.
-
-{% end %}
-
-
-<!-- section 4 (OUR ACTIONS) -->
-
-{% row(style="margin semiNarrow" gradient="linear-gradient(90deg,#70dfc9,#ea1ff7)" ) %}
-
-![Image](kristof.jpeg#medium)
-
-|||
-
-*"ThreeFold is the catalyst for a new digital era, where individuals regain sovereignty over their digital lives and come together to build an internet that fosters innovation and shared prosperity."*
-
-### **Kristof de Spiegeleer** | Co-Founder
-
-{% end %}
-
-<!-- section 7 (REVOLUTION) -->
-
-{% row(style="center narrow mtop") %}
-
-## **Our Impact**
-
-{% end %}
-
-{% row(style="center between") %}
-
-![Image](sustain.png#mx-auto)
-
-### Green Infrastructure
-
-We’re committed to fight climate change. See why ThreeFold is the most sustainable internet infrastructure in the world. 
-
-|||
-
-![Image](heart2.png#mx-auto)
-
-### Changing the Internet together
-
-Equality, diversity and inclusion are part of our core culture, and key to our vision of an Internet for everyone, everywhere. 
-
-{% end %}
-
-<!-- section 6 (GETTING STARTED) -->
-
-{% row(style="center margin narrow") %}
-
-## Our Community is United by
-### **Passion and Purpose**
-
-![Image](community_header.jpg#large)
-
-<br>
-<br>
-
-We are a diverse community of passionate individuals who believe in the power of technology to bring about positive change. Our mission is to realize the vision of a decentralized, self-sovereign digital world, enabling equitable and sustainable opportunities for all. Together, we are building a new Internet that puts power back into the hands of the people.
-
-{% end %}
-
-{% row(bgColor="#A8f3f7" style="center mbottom") %}
-
-### <i>**"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens <br> can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."**</i> 
-### - Margaret Mead
-
-<br>
-<br> 
-
-<button>[Join the Revolution](/community)</button>
-
-{% end %}

content/blog/_index.md

@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 ---
 title: "Blog"
 paginate_by: 9
+
 # paginate_reversed: false
+
 sort_by: "date"
 insert_anchor_links: "left"
 #base_url: "posts"
@@ -10,6 +12,7 @@ insert_anchor_links: "left"
 template: "layouts/blog.html"
 page_template: "blogPage.html"
 #transparent: true
+generate_feed: true
 extra:
   imgPath: images/threefold_img2.png
 ---

content/blog/access_threefold_token_and_provide_liquidity_on_stellar/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: How to Access the ThreeFold Token and Provide Liquidity on Stella
 description: The more liquidity we provide on Stellar, the more we contribute to creating and sustaining a healthy market for TFT there. So today, we’re embarking on a little journey to find out how to access TFT and how to provide liquidity on Stellar via Albedo.
 date: 2022-09-08
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_token, blockchain]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: access_threefold_token_and_provide_liquidity_on_stellar.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 As we previously shared, we believe in the organic and sustainable growth of ThreeFold Token and the Internet of Internets vision. And one of our key goals is to strengthen the foundation of the ecosystem by enhancing the stability and liquidity of the ThreeFold Token (TFT). So today, we’re embarking on a little journey to find out how to access TFT and how to provide liquidity on Stellar via [Albedo](https://albedo.link/).
 
 #### What are liquidity pools?

content/blog/africa_regen_summit_ii/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+---
+id: africa_regen_summit_ii
+title: "Africa Regenerative Futures Summit | Volume II"
+image_caption: Africa Regen II
+description: We recently hosted the second edition of the Africa Regenerative Futures Summit in Zanzibar. Read about our experience.
+date: 2023-11-21
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [community, why]
+    categories: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: africa_regen_summit_ii.png
+---
+
+*The below is an update from a summit we held here in Zanzibar this past weekend called the Africa Regenerative Futures Summit. It was a follow-up of [an event we hosted in July](https://youtu.be/GIBlmID7g5o?t=246&si=KYEExcPFHUCU7HKY). And we aim to continue to host this as a series of gatherings around OurWorld, ThreeFold, and other planet-first people-first projects and individuals who are supporting or want to support Tanzania and the African continent as a whole.*
+
+<br>
+
+On the 16th of November, we had a roundtable covering important relevant topics (Cyber Pandemic, AI, Quantum Computing, etc.) and explaining the core vision of OurWorld and ThreeFold in context to what is currently happening in today’s world as a whole.
+
+<br>
+
+Over the course of Friday and Saturday morning, we delved into an exciting array of projects, with a focus on experiencing two inspirational mornings that provided valuable insights into the current landscape of OurWorld and its affiliated initiatives.
+
+### **Friday Morning Highlights**
+
+**OurWorld Infrastructure (Kristof De Spiegeleer):** Kristof gave us a deep dive into the foundational aspects of [OurWorld](https://ourworld.tf) Infrastructure, explaining the [ThreeFold](https://threefold.io) technology and how it serves as a foundation for a wide array of impactful projects.
+
+<br>
+
+![](kristof_regen.jpeg)
+
+<br>
+
+**Hub Culture (Stan Stalnaker):** Stan Stalnaker presented his [HubCulture](https://hubculture.com) platform, highlighting its role and impact as a Network State.
+
+<br>
+
+**Fumba Permaculture Project (Franko Gohse):** Franko shared his work on the [Fumba](https://fumba.town/) Permaculture Project, detailing its sustainable and regenerative initiatives.
+
+<br>
+
+**Naledu Health (Stephanie Ndungu):** Stephanie is a wonderful project to raise awareness of breast and other cancers in Kenya and reach out to local women and children to screen them for free. Her idea will be to devise an AI-powered SMS solution that could help them seek treatment if they show symptoms.
+
+<br>
+
+![](steph_regen.jpeg)
+
+<br>
+
+**Dark Matter Labs (Raj Kalia):** Raj Kalia presented the vision and initiatives of [DM Labs](https://darkmatterlabs.org/About), offering a glimpse into the innovative ventures they are supporting.
+
+<br>
+
+**HedUnity (Tim Degraye):** Tim presented his company HedUnity and his first wifi headphone which can stream lossless uncompressed Hi-Res audio up to 96kHz 24-bit, [Unity](https://www.getunity.com).
+
+<br>
+
+### **Saturday Morning Startup Sessions**
+
+**TechBridge Institute (Justine Mahinyila):** Justine presented his exciting new project to help Tanzania’s technology community, ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, as well as sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
+
+<br>
+
+**Sikana (Greg Flipo):** Greg discussed the [Sikana](https://www.sikana.tv/en) project, how he sees the future of the platform, emphasizing its significance and contributions within the OurWorld ecosystem.
+
+<br>
+
+![](greg_regen.jpeg)
+
+<br>
+
+**HATCH (William Chamberlin):** William introduced [HATCH](https://hatchexperience.org), a global network of changemakers, illustrating its potential to drive positive transformation on a global scale.
+
+<br>
+
+**Chatafisha (David Machuche + Victor Muhagachi):** David and Vic shared insights into ReFi Tanzania and Regen Tech, showcasing their [projects](https://chatafisha.com) that aim to make a positive impact on communities.
+
+<br>
+
+**Sarufi (Kalebu Jordan):** Kalebu shed light on the development of conversational AI tailored [for African languages](https://sarufi.io), addressing a critical need in tech accessibility.
+
+<br>
+
+![](kalebu_regen.jpeg)
+
+<br>
+
+On the fourth and final day, we spent time with some of our friends participants from Dar Es Salaam and Kenya to understand each others’ collective goals and put together a collaboration plan, which involves deploying ThreeFold infrastructure locally and working together in the coming months on developer sessions and hackathons. The team is really looking forward to supporting and working together with this community and we’ll [provide updates](https://forum.threefold.io/t/introducing-dunia-yetu/4147) as we have them.
+
+<br>
+
+![](group_regen.jpeg)

content/blog/big_datacenter_myth/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: internet servers
 description: Hyperscale realities are very different to what most people think. Myth 1 - Bigger data centers are more efficient.
 date: 2017-10-12
 taxonomies:
-    people: [andreas_hartl]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [technology,threefold_grid_,why]
     categories: [farming,cloud,foundation,aci]
 extra:
     imgPath: big_datacenter_myth.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Andreas Hartl, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ## Hyperscale realities are very different from what most people think
 
 ### Myth 1: Bigger data centers are more efficient

content/blog/blockheating_intro/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Meet Blockheating
 description: Somewhere in the Netherlands, a ThreeFold Farm is supporting the growth of vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
 date: 2021-07-23
 taxonomies:
-    people: [roel_van_sabben]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [why, peer_to_peer, digital_twin, technology]
     categories: [farming, cloud, foundation, aci, twin]
 extra:
     imgPath: blockheating_intro.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Roel Van Sabben, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 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. 
 <br/>
 <br/>

content/blog/bridges_connecting_threefold_ecosystem/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Bridges Connecting the ThreeFold Ecosystem to External Networks
 description: Since the launch of ThreeFold Grid 3.0, TFT is now available on three blockchains – Stellar, Binance Smart Chain and the Substrate-based ThreeFold Blockchain (aka TF Chain).
 date: 2022-01-10
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_cloud, technology, blockchain, update]
     categories: [foundation, cloud, technology]
 extra:
     imgPath: bridges_connecting_threefold_ecosystem.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 Wondering how to switch between blockchains? Cross-chain bridges allow you to easily transfer TFT from one blockchain to another. 
 
 <br/>

content/blog/build_on_threefolds_open_infrastructure/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: "Build on ThreeFold’s Open Infrastructure – Part One: Intro"
 description: Dive into the magic of the ThreeFold Grid and what it enables for people around the world – from developers to end users, and everyone in between – with this three-part series! We’ll explore ThreeFold’s infrastructure, solutions and experiences available today. The first part will give a comprehensive overview of the Grid, its evolution and capabilities.
 date: 2022-09-15
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid,technology,peer_to_peer]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: build_on_threefolds_open_infrastructure_part_one.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 What started out as an idea for a better Internet about a decade ago amongst a few early Internet and Cloud pioneers has now become a reality. Today, ThreeFold is a global movement building a reliable, open and inclusive Internet.
 
 <br/>

content/blog/build_on_threefolds_open_infrastructure_part_three/index.md

@@ -5,12 +5,17 @@ image_caption: "Build on ThreeFold’s Open Infrastructure – Part Three: Weble
 description: In the final part of our three-part series, we’ll dive into a world of possibilities for developers, end-users and everyone in-between. Find out what’s possible on the ThreeFold Playground and discover your digital sovereignty with our end-user experiences.
 date: 2022-09-21
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid,technology,peer_to_peer]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: build_on_threefolds_open_infrastructure_part_three.png
 ---
+
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 *This post is the third one in a series about building on ThreeFold's open infrastructure. While [part one](https://www.threefold.io/blog/build-on-threefolds-open-infrastructure/), gives you a comprehensive overview of the Grid, its evolution and capabilities, the [second part](https://www.threefold.io/blog/build-on-threefolds-open-infrastructure-part-two/) is focused on the low-level building blocks and particularly interesting for the more tech-savvy crowd.*
 
 

content/blog/build_on_threefolds_open_infrastructure_part_two/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: "Build on ThreeFold’s Open Infrastructure – Part Two: For Exp
 description: This post is part of an ongoing series on building on ThreeFold’s open infrastructure. It’s for the more tech-savvy crowd, as we’ll dive into our cloud solution and everything enabled by the technology and tooling built on top.
 date: 2022-09-21
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid,technology,peer_to_peer]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: build_on_threefolds_open_infrastructure_part_two.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 ThreeFold’s reliable, open-source, peer-to-peer Internet infrastructure together with a growing community of enthusiastic, driven early-adopter developers and end-users are the key to accelerating the growth and development of the Grid and to unlocking all of its potential. While the foundation has been laid, it will be up to all of us as a movement to improve and build upon it.
 
 <br/>

content/blog/consensus_2022_recap/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: "Consensus 2022 Recap – ThreeFold Community Celebrates the  Int
 description: In June, the ThreeFold Team went to Austin to share our vision for a decentralized Internet as sponsor of Consensus 2022. Throughout an incredible week, we spread the word about ThreeFold, formed meaningful connections and planted the seeds for the first sovereign Regional Internet.
 date: 2022-06-28
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold, peer-to-peer, community]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: consensus_2022_recap.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 The ThreeFold Team was in Austin, Texas, in June to share our vision for a decentralized Internet as an exhibitor and sponsor of [Consensus](https://threefold.io/blog/threefold_at_consensus_2022/) by Coindesk. The four-day conference attracted over [20,000 people](https://cointelegraph.com/news/consensus-2022-web3-unpacking-regulations-and-optimism-for-crypto-s-future) who explored conversations on topics like decentralization, blockchain, crypto, Web 3 and more. The ThreeFold team shared our “planet first, people first” vision and story with hundreds of attendees who visited our conference booth to learn about ThreeFold – leading to new community members, farmers, token holders, and partners. 
 
 <br/>

content/blog/decentralizing_the_internet/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,15 @@ image_caption: technology internet
 description: In this article, we discuss the general concept of a ‘decentralized grid’ and how anyone can plug-in capacity to the ThreeFold Grid.
 date: 2019-08-21
 taxonomies:
-    people: [roel_van_sabben]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [farming,threefold_grid,technology,peer_to_peer]
     categories: [farming, grid, tech, aci, cloud, foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: decentralizing_the_internet.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Roel Van Sabben, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
 ## Decentralization
 
 In 1989, the Internet changed the world as we know it with the introduction of the World Wide Web. With time the Internet empowered people to share information in a decentralized way. Shortly after, big companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple emerged, providing many solutions that revolutionized the way we live. The “sharing economy” has grown exponentially over the last 5-10 years. This is thanks to a more simplified information flow and well-developed technology, which:

content/blog/digital_twin/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: "What is a Digital Twin?"
 description: In the current Internet system, each of us exists many times, each application provider owns our data while offering functionality they own. We become the user. We become the product. Instead, what if we were at the center of our digital lives?
 date: 2022-10-18
 taxonomies:
-  people: [victoria_obeegadoo]
+  people: [sam_taggart]
   tags: [threefold_grid, technology, peer_to_peer, threefold_cloud]
   categories: [foundation]
 extra:
   imgPath: digital_twin.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Victoria Obeegadoo, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ## What is a Digital Twin?
 
 In the current Internet system, each of us exists many times, each application provider owns _our_ data while offering functionality _they_ own. We become the user. We become the product. Instead, what if we were at the center of our digital lives?

content/blog/energy_efficiency_explained/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+---
+id: energy_efficiency_explained
+title: "ThreeFold's Energy Efficiency Explained"
+image_caption: Efficiency Explained
+description: Read how ThreeFold technology results in up-to 90% energy savings depending on workloads.
+date: 2023-10-11
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid, peer_to_peer, technology, why]
+    categories: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: energy_efficiency_explained.png
+---
+
+At ThreeFold, we [believe](/mission) that everything we do should benefit people and our planet. The emergence of a decentralized Internet grid not only reshapes the digital landscape but helps to pioneer a more sustainable future. At the core of this evolution lies a series of innovative strategies poised to revolutionize the way we perceive and utilize digital infrastructure.
+
+### **Zero OS**
+
+Traditionally, operating systems have been laden with an array of features, consuming substantial hardware resources. However, with Zero OS, our paradigm shifts towards a lightweight, autonomous design. By getting rid of unnecessary complexities, this design not only optimizes hardware space but also fosters an environment conducive to enhanced IT workloads.
+
+### **Quantum-Safe Storage**
+
+One of the most staggering inefficiencies within the industry has been the substantial overhead of storage systems. Our quantum-safe storage system marks a monumental departure from the norm, slashing the overhead from a staggering 400% to a mere fraction, 20%. This unprecedented leap in efficiency heralds a new era of streamlined storage practices, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.
+
+### **Efficient Node Management**
+
+Energy conservation takes center stage with our node management tool, Farmerbot. Embracing the principle of 'on-demand' functionality, nodes remain dormant when idle, conserving energy resources. Through the implementation of Farmerbot, these nodes seamlessly power on and off as required, minimizing unnecessary consumption without compromising accessibility.
+
+### **Automated Autonomy**
+
+We're saying goodbye to human intermediaries and centralized control centers. Our system operates autonomously, governed by smart contracts that orchestrate every facet of its functionality. This automated ecosystem not only eradicates the need for constant human intervention but also ensures streamlined operations, optimizing efficiency at every turn.
+
+### **Peer-to-Peer Advancement**
+
+The conventional route from sender to recipient often travels extensive distances, bouncing through data centers and intermediaries. Our peer-to-peer network revolutionizes this process by forging direct connections, seeking the shortest path between sender and recipient. By circumventing unnecessary detours, this approach minimizes energy expenditure and data latency, elevating both speed and efficiency.
+
+### **Final Thoughts**
+
+The dawn of ThreeFold's decentralized Internet grid beckons a transformative era in digital infrastructure. Through the combination of a lightweight operating system, quantum-safe storage, energy-conscious node management, automated autonomy, and a peer-to-peer network, the paradigm of efficiency in the digital realm has been redefined. The aggregated result is up-to 90% energy savings depending on workloads. This evolution not only champions sustainability but also propels us towards a future where connectivity thrives in harmony with resource conservation.

content/blog/farming_a_greener_alternative_to_crypto_mining/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Farming – A Greener Alternative to Crypto Mining.
 description: ThreeFold Farming is about so much more than crypto mining. It's a decentralized, energy-efficient and meaningful alternative.
 date: 2022-04-21
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, farming, threefold_token, why]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: farming_a_greener_alternative_to_crypto_mining.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 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.
 
 <br/>

content/blog/farming_pools/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+---
+id: farming_pools
+title: "Unveiling Farming Pools"
+image_caption: Farming Pools
+description: Farming Pools mark a significant step towards ensuring reliability, fairness, and robust governance within our ecosystem.
+date: 2023-12-05
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid, farming]
+    categories: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: farming_pools.png
+---
+
+With version 4.0 upcoming, and a move towards commercialization, we are embracing several new strategies to ensure more reliability and trust. Farming Pools are an innovative mechanism designed to foster better governance and equitable participation within our network.
+
+<br>
+
+Farming Pools represent a shift in our ecosystem. Every version 4.0 Farmer will need to join a Farming Pool, marking a collective commitment to uphold stringent service level agreements. These agreements will encompass crucial aspects like uptime, response time, and available bandwidth. Furthermore, adherence to a service agreement and specific terms and conditions is paramount, ensuring a standardized quality of service across the network.
+
+<br>
+
+Empowering our Farmers, the introduction of Farming Pools grants them the authority to set pricing for their offered services. Whether it's storage, network capabilities, or computing capacity, Farmers hold the reins in determining the value they provide.
+
+<br>
+
+In addition, Farmers will now have the option to stake tokens on their farms. This strategic staking mechanism introduces an additional layer of accountability — a 'slashing' mechanism. In the event of failing to meet the agreed-upon service level commitments, a proportion of their stake may be forfeited. This not only incentivizes reliability but also fortifies the overall quality and dependability of our network.
+
+<br>
+
+Central to the Farming Pools is a regulated approach. It provides a centralized platform facilitating staking, token holding, as well as regulated buying and selling of tokens. This centralized stance ensures oversight and governance while maintaining the decentralized ethos that defines our network.
+
+<br>
+
+Farming Pools, therefore, mark a significant step towards ensuring reliability, fairness, and robust governance within our ecosystem. By uniting Farmers under stringent agreements, empowering them to set prices, and introducing accountability through token staking, we fortify the foundation of a network built upon trust, integrity, and collective responsibility.
+
+<br>
+
+*Learn more about [our next phase](/next).*

content/blog/four_phases_of_threefold/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Four Phases of ThreeFold
 description: Driven by our planet-first, people-first philosophy, the ThreeFold movement is shaping the world we want to live in and laying the foundation for an open, inclusive and abundance-based future.
 date: 2022-06-01
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid,why,technology,farming,threefold_token]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: the_four_phases_of_threefold.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 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/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.
 
 ## 1 The Phase of Creation

content/blog/future_tft_ecosystem/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: A Glimpse into the Future of the TFT Ecosystem
 description: We truly believe in decentralization. So, the team is doing some incredible work on developing our own DeFi solutions. They’re aimed at providing a native financial system for the Internet of Internets and strengthening the foundation of the ecosystem by enhancing the stability and liquidity of the ThreeFold Token (TFT).
 date: 2022-08-11
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_token, technology, blockchain, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: future_tft_ecosystem.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 The emergence of blockchain technology presented the world with new exciting opportunities – from independent digital currencies and decentralized financial (DeFi) applications to smart contracts, consensus-driven voting systems, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Above all, blockchain technology held, and still holds, the promise of decentralization and transparency.
 
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content/blog/in_search_of_a_better_internet/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,18 @@ image_caption: The Internet that connects us also manipulates us. In search of a
 description: The Internet as we know it was once free and decentralized by nature. Over time, the Internet lost its neutrality. ThreeFold represents an opportunity to realize the initial promise of a distributed and neutral Internet owned by the people.
 date: 2022-04-05
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, data, peer-to-peer, why]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: in_search_of_a_better_internet.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
+
 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. 
 
 <br/>

content/blog/internet_at_the_edge/index.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ image_caption: The Internet is Moving to the Edge.
 description: With emerging technologies like IoT, Web 3 and more, computing needs to be pushed from centralized data centers to the edge of the network. Learn why ThreeFold is the ideal foundation for a thriving interconnected future.
 date: 2022-05-10
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid,technology, peer_to_peer, data]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:

content/blog/internet_energy_consumption/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: How to stop the Internet from Gobbling the World’s Energy
 description: Oftentimes, the Internet’s significant energy consumption and climate impacts go unnoticed. At ThreeFold, we're leading the way by working on energy-efficient and sustainable solutions for the Internet.
 date: 2022-04-26
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_farming, farming, why]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: internet_energy_consumption.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 *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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content/blog/internet_evolution/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,18 @@ image_caption: "The Evolution Towards A More Secure, Private, And Sovereign Inte
 description: Today, the Internet is a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, and it continues to evolve. As we continue to innovate and collaborate, we can build a better, more secure digital future for all.
 date: 2023-04-11
 taxonomies:
-  people: [victoria_obeegadoo]
+  people: [sam_taggart]
   tags: [threefold_grid, technology, peer_to_peer, threefold_cloud]
   categories: [foundation]
 extra:
   imgPath: internet_evolution.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Victoria Obeegadoo, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
+
 The Internet has undergone a natural evolution from its early days as a fragmented network of computers, to the vast interconnected web of infrastructure and platforms we know today. This has shaped the way we communicate, work, and live. With each passing decade, new technologies and protocols have emerged to address growing concerns about cybercrime, surveillance, and censorship. Let's take a closer look at each phase of this evolution and how ThreeFold is taking action for the next step.
 
 ## 1960s to 1980s: Internet's Early Days
@@ -90,10 +95,3 @@ On our side, at ThreeFold, we see that many of the solutions being presented tod
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content/blog/internet_is_growing_wild/index.md

@@ -5,14 +5,17 @@ image_caption: planet
 description: The internet is growing at an extremely fast pace, but is that a good thing?
 date: 2019-12-05
 taxonomies:
-    people: [andreas_hartl]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [technology,why,threefold_grid]
     categories: [farming,cloud,foundation,aci]
 extra:
     imgPath: internet_is_growing_wild.png
 ---
-<br/>
-<br/>
+
+*"This article was originally published by Andreas Hartl, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 The current growth of internet needs 4000+ new large scale data centers of computer systems. The global data growth will reach more than 40 Zetabytes by 2020 which represents an average yearly growth of 42% starting at 4.5 Zetabytes in 2013. To host all this data, over 4000 new big data centers have to to be built. And to achieve this goal, $ 1 trillion USD investment capital is needed and land totalling the size of the UK would be needed.
 <br/>
 <br/>

content/blog/intro_to_farming/index.md

@@ -5,14 +5,17 @@ image_caption: internet farming
 description: We probably don’t need to tell you that the invention of Blockchain technology changed the world dramatically..
 date: 2020-02-03
 taxonomies:
-    people: [andreas_hartl]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [farming]
     categories: [farming,threefold_grid,threefold_token]
 extra:
     imgPath: intro_to_farming.png
 ---
-<br/>
-<br/>
+
+*"This article was originally published by Andreas Hartl, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 We probably don’t need to tell you that the invention of Blockchain technology changed the world dramatically. The ThreeFold application of Blockchain technology to compute and storage capacity is one of the most exciting initiatives we have seen to date.
 
 ## The problem

content/blog/introducing_mycelium/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+---
+id: introducing_mycelium
+title: "Introducing Mycelium"
+image_caption: Introducing Mycelium
+description: ThreeFold is implementing a planetary network, aiming to allow efficient, end-to-end encrypted communication with other participants on the network.
+date: 2023-09-19
+taxonomies:
+    people: [lee_smet]
+    tags: [technology, grid, peer_to_peer]
+    categories: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: introducing_mycelium.png
+---
+
+*Lee is working on a very exciting new project called Mycelium, our own Ipv6 overlay network. Thanks to him for taking the time to create this short write-up on what it is and why it is needed.*
+
+<br>
+
+As part of the grid, ThreeFold is also implementing a planetary network. This peer 2 peer network implementation aims to allow efficient, end-to-end encrypted communication with other participants on the network. Currently, we are using Yggdrasil as the core technology for this network. This is an open source implementation, and we have been using this since of grid v2.
+
+<br>
+
+Over time, some problems have been noticed. We have since spent time looking into these issues, and performed an analysis of the root cause(s).
+
+### Yggdrasil’s Limitations
+
+To start, it should be noted that Yggdrasil is an experimental routing protocol (based on DHT’s), which is currently still in an alpha stage. We very much admire the fact that they have been able to create a standalone network with worldwide participants from scratch. Over time, the network has grown, in part due to the grid, but also because a lot of individual participants joined and started running a node.
+
+<br>
+
+After investigating, we reached the conclusion that the current architecture has some scalability issues. While we have no doubt that these will eventually be solved, the importance of the planetary network in the grid is unfortunately too big to be able to wait for this. Additionally, Yggdrasil uses a technique called crypto key routing, and uses a tree structure for its routing info. This means data follows the “shortest path” in the tree, rather than the physical shortest path, which might deviate from this. As such, we have decided to implement our own Ipv6 overlay network, Mycelium.
+
+### Implementing Mycelium
+
+As previously pointed out, the main goal of our network is to be efficient, and end-to-end encrypted. Every node in the network is identified by a key pair. The address of a node is derived from this key pair, and data traffic between 2 nodes is encrypted using a secret derived from the key pair of both these nodes. As a result, every 2 nodes in the system use a different secret for encryption, and we can verify that the address used by a node is indeed owned by it (i.e. it has the corresponding private key). We have based our initial implementation (loosely) on the babel routing protocol.
+
+<br>
+
+Therefore, sending data to a remote node will follow the shortest path in terms of latency (i.e. the fastest route). The network adjusts itself in case nodes disappear or join, and multiple paths to a given destination are possible.
+
+<br>
+
+We are also considering implementing more advanced use cases in the future, though this remains to be seen at this stage. We are gearing up for some larger scale testing on the grid in the near future (after all, we do have multiple thousand nodes at our disposal to verify scalability), and will adjust as needed once these are done.
+
+<br>
+
+*If you'd like to dive deeper, take a look at the Mycelium manual [here](https://threefoldfoundation.github.io/info_cloud_production/tfcloud/mycelium/mycelium.html).

content/blog/open_invitation_for_testing/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,19 @@ image_caption: "An Open Invitation for Testing"
 description: Now’s the time to start utilizing what we’ve built together and to start deploying the solutions and experiences we want to see in this world.
 date: 2022-10-11
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid,technology,peer_to_peer,threefold_cloud]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: open_invitation_for_testing.png
 ---
 
+
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
+
 The ThreeFold technology, ecosystem and community have the potential to kickstart a new Internet era filled with abundance and opportunities for all. ThreeFold is 100% open-source, so anyone can contribute to ThreeFold on GitHub and build their own solutions and applications on ThreeFold’s infrastructure.
 
 <br>

content/blog/planet_first_people_first/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Planet first. People first.
 description: Together with our community and partners, we're taking action and making productive choices for our planet and humanity.
 date: 2022-07-05
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [community, why]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: planet_first_people_first.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 Today, the world is facing an unprecedented number of crises and disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. From supply chain disruptions and rising inflation to shortages in food and energy supply, serious challenges lie ahead.
 
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content/blog/planting_the_seeds/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,18 @@ image_caption: "Planting the Seeds: ThreeFold's Plans to Regenerate the Planet."
 description: We believe our planet needs regenerative solutions at a large scale. ThreeFold and Take Action Global (TAG) are on a mission to regenerate the planet together.
 date: 2022-05-05
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, farming, threefold_token, why]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: planting_the_seeds.png
 ---
 
+
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 *‘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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content/blog/power_saving/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,18 @@ image_caption: A Power-Saving Feature on the Grid – For Our People and Our Pla
 description: At the heart of ThreeFold’s mission is the benefit of the people & our planet. We aim to have a positive impact in the space of technology while keeping our ecological footprint low. Saving a maximum of energy has always been on our agenda. Now, with the rising bills of our farmers making it harder for them to keep on supporting the project, it became an even greater priority.  
 date: 2023-02-27
 taxonomies:
-    people: [victoria_obeegadoo]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [community, grid, why]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: power_saving.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Victoria Obeegadoo, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
+
 At the heart of ThreeFold’s mission is the benefit of the people & our planet. We aim to have a positive impact in the space of technology while keeping our ecological footprint low. Saving a maximum of energy has always been on our agenda. Now, with the rising bills of our farmers making it harder for them to keep on supporting the project, it became an even greater priority.  
 
 <br/>

content/blog/products_in_a_machine/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+---
+id: products_in_a_machine
+title: "Rethinking Our Relationship with the Digital World"
+image_caption: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Digital World
+description: The Internet has always been a canvas for human connection and creativity. Yet, there are cracks in the system and massive trade offs for all of us.
+date: 2023-07-15
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [community, grid, why]
+    categories: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: products_in_a_machine.png
+---
+
+In an ever-expanding and evolving digital world, our relationship with the Internet is generally underdiscussed. We've come to rely on platforms that promise connection, information, and entertainment. Yet, there are cracks in the system and massive trade offs for all of us, the "users." Let's pause for a moment and consider, is today's Internet truly serving us?
+
+<br/>
+
+(tl;dr The answer is "No.")
+
+## The Rise & Fall of Platforms
+
+The world of digital platforms can leave us feeling a bit deflated. We invest time and effort in creating content and building our online presence across platforms, only to see them come and go – either in terms of popularity or existance. Years of efforts can go down the drain in an instant. And the introduction of new platforms means we feel almost pressured to create new profiles yet again. Take Threads, for example, recently released by Meta. I, personally, have not downloaded the app or created a profile myself. Nor do I plan to.
+
+## Algorithmic Shifts & Manipulation
+
+Algorithms, like shifting weather, change direction without warning. What used to be familiar suddenly feels like a puzzle we can't solve. Further, algorithms on social media and other platforms are designed to keep us engaged. They show us content that's likely to keep us scrolling and clicking. This can lead to addictive behaviors, with us spending more time on platforms than we initially intended.
+
+## Platform Redundancy
+
+Why, in this digital age, do we have countless platforms doing essentially the same thing? It's as if we're at a party with multiple dance floors, all playing the same music. This fragmented landscape demands our memory's acrobatics as we juggle passwords, navigate different interfaces, and figure out where our friends are hanging out. A simpler, unified experience seems a distant dream.
+
+## Products in a Machine
+
+We pour our creativity and stories into platforms, only to realize we don't truly own them. Our content, our data, our followers – they belong to the platform. It's like building a sandcastle at the beach, but it washes away with the tide. The digital space, which once held the promise of empowerment, has subtly transformed us into products within a larger system.
+
+## Decentralization: Reclaiming Digital Sovereignty
+
+Imagine a digital world where you're the true owner of your data and content, where your digital footprint isn't erased by platform shifts. A space where the power to shape the experience is in your hands, where you're not a product but a participant in a collaborative journey.
+
+<br/>
+
+This reimagined Internet isn't a dream; it's an evolving reality. Decentralization represents a paradigm shift – a chance to reclaim our digital autonomy. We need to foster an environment where platforms don't dictate, but rather, serve as tools shaped by the collective. This is a call to action, a reminder that a more inclusive, user-centric Internet is within reach.
+
+<br/>
+
+The Internet has always been a canvas for human connection and creativity. Let's paint a picture where we're not just contributors but true owners, where we're not lost in a labyrinth but are the architects of our digital landscape. Let's embrace a decentralized Internet, because we deserve an Internet that truly serves us – the people.

content/blog/project_comparison_1_dfinity/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: The Dfinity Foundation & how it compares to ThreeFold
 description: This post is the first one in a series to explore fellow projects and their solutions with regards to what they share with ThreeFold but also where we differ. Follow me on my journey through the space. First up – Dfinity!
 date: 2021-10-01
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, blockchain, technology]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: project_comparison_1_dfinity.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 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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content/blog/project_comparison_2_akash/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Akash & how it compares to ThreeFold
 description: This post is the second one in a series to explore fellow projects and their solutions with regards to what they share with ThreeFold but also where we differ. Follow me on my journey through the space. This time, we're looking into Akash!
 date: 2021-10-05
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, blockchain, technology, threefold_cloud, threefold_token]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: project_comparison_2_akash.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 As announced in [the first episode of this series](https://threefold.io/blog/project_comparison_1_dfinity/), I’d like to shed some light on the complex decentralization and blockchain space and look into what fellow projects have to offer. There are various projects decentralizing parts of the internet. So in this second blog post, we’ll be exploring Akash and their solutions to find out what we have in common and where we differ. Follow me on the second step of my journey to better understand the space we operate in and how ThreeFold stands out.
 
 ## Akash & how the project compares to ThreeFold

content/blog/project_comparison_3_filecoin/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Filecoin & how it compares to ThreeFold
 description: This post is the third one in a series to look into fellow projects and their solutions to better understand the space we operate in and how ThreeFold stands out. This time, we're taking a closer look at Filecoin!
 date: 2021-10-08
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, blockchain, technology]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: project_comparison_3_filecoin.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 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/project_comparison_1_dfinity/) and [Akash](https://threefold.io/blog/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!
 
 ## Filecoin & how the project compares to ThreeFold

content/blog/project_comparison_4_storj/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Storj & how it compares to ThreeFold
 description: Follow me to the fourth stop on my journey through the space. This time, we’re looking into Storj!
 date: 2021-10-21
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_cloud, technology, blockchain, peer_to_peer]
     categories: [foundation, cloud, technology]
 extra:
     imgPath: project_comparison_4_storj.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 Welcome to the fourth part of our journey through the decentralization space. After exploring [Dfinity](https://threefold.io/blog/project_comparison_1_dfinity/), [Akash](https://threefold.io/blog/project_comparison_2_akash/), and most recently [Filecoin](https://threefold.io/blog/project_comparison_3_filecoin/), we’ll now explore Storj to find out what we have in common and where ThreeFold stands out. Here we go!
 
 ## Storj & how the project compares to ThreeFold

content/blog/quest_decentralize_internet/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,18 @@ image_caption: Our Quest to Fully Decentralize the Internet
 description: It's our mission to transform the Internet and Cloud. Learn more about the status quo and how we're working on fully decentralizing the entire Internet!
 date: 2021-10-14
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_cloud, technology, blockchain, peer_to_peer]
     categories: [foundation, cloud]
 extra:
     imgPath: quest_decentralize_internet.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
+
 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/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/threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers_like_aws_azure/).
 
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content/blog/reliability/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+---
+id: reliability
+title: "Building Reliability into a Decentralized Internet Infrastructure"
+image_caption: Building Reliability
+description: Through a combination of technical and strategic advancements, our journey towards a dependable and trustworthy decentralized Internet infrastructure is underway.
+date: 2023-12-06
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid, peer_to_peer]
+    categories: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: reliability.png
+---
+
+In today's digital landscape, the development of a decentralized open-source Internet infrastructure marks a significant leap forward. However, while the foundational structure of this innovation brings promise, its inherent reliability isn't guaranteed. After more than five years of building and expanding the open-source ThreeFold Grid, it's now time we pivot towards commercialization. Ensuring a robust, dependable, and trustworthy offering becomes paramount. In this post, we'll share the various ways that the ThreeFold Grid is and will become reliable.
+
+### **Technical Redundancy**
+
+Our quantum safe storage ystem, coupled with replication, and web gateways, presents a pathway to achieve technical redundancy already. While these capabilities exist, we admit that at this time it is too complex for a starting user. Making this easier through refined tooling and a strong user experience will be imperative in order to allow a wide audience to take advantage here.
+
+### **ThreeFold Cloud**
+
+Our upcoming commercial offering, TF Cloud, will bolster reliability and trustworthiness. Through TF Cloud, we will need to provide comprehensive service, robust support, service level agreements (SLAs), and streamlined payment methods, including credit card options. The development of user-friendly tooling will significantly simplify and easen the process as well, enabling users to deploy and maintain reliable workloads effortlessly.
+
+### **Farming Pools**
+
+The introduction of farming pools in TF Grid 4.x will play an important role in fostering reliability as well. These pools not only contribute to resource pooling but also offer visibility into the network's participants. This transparency enhances trust and aids in identifying reliable contributors within a decentralized framework.
+
+### **Establishing Reputation and Transparency**
+
+Building a system that emphasizes reputation and complete visibility regarding service levels and uptimes is pivotal. By offering insights into each participant's performance metrics, Grid users will be able to more effectively choose a trusted provider.
+
+<br>
+
+In essence, through a combination of technical and strategic advancements, our journey towards a dependable and trustworthy decentralized Internet infrastructure is underway, setting the stage for the [next phase](/next) of ThreeFold.

content/blog/resolving_problems/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+id: resolving_problems
+title: "How a Decentralized Internet Solves Global Tech Issues"
+image_caption: Resolving Problems
+description: By constructing a decentralized, autonomous internet infrastructure from scratch, we're tackling global tech issues head-on.
+date: 2023-11-12
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid, peer_to_peer, technology, why]
+    categories: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: resolving_problems.png
+---
+
+Imagine this: two friends in East Africa trying to connect via a video call. Instead of a direct link, their data embarks on a round trip to far-off data centers, consuming resources and adding costs. It's a snippet of a larger issue—how centralized infrastructure is holding back progress in connectivity.
+
+### **Breaking the Distance Barrier**
+
+In many regions, the internet economy remains anchored in distant lands due to reliance on long cables to Europe, North America, or China, where colossal data centers reside. This scenario keeps data, jobs, and economic benefits outside developing regions. But what if connectivity was local, decentralized, and efficient?
+
+### **The East Africa Example**
+
+Picture our technology in action. Instead of relying on data centers thousands of miles away, our decentralized infrastructure brings the connection closer. Those friends in East Africa can communicate peer-to-peer, reducing bandwidth needs by up to 10 times while boosting security. This isn't just about video calls; it's about revolutionizing every digital interaction.
+
+### **Streamlining Complexity**
+
+The tech world often gets tangled in layers of abstraction, favoring integration over innovation. While layers aid compatibility and incremental progress, they hinder true change. Excessive abstraction results in inefficiencies, performance lags, increased costs, and scalability woes.
+
+### **The Education Gap**
+
+Innovation takes a back seat when education leans heavily on commercial technologies. The push for quick-fix solutions neglects long-term innovation. It's like opting for a painkiller instead of addressing the root cause of the problem.
+
+### **Local, Secure, Reliable**
+
+Our vision? A decentralized internet where compute, storage, and network are local, sovereign, and secure. Storage becomes more reliable with less overhead, doubling up as a global content delivery network. The network stays resilient, routes around issues, encrypts end-to-end, and knows precisely where data originates and ends.
+
+### **Tackling the Root Issues**
+
+By constructing a decentralized, autonomous internet infrastructure from scratch, we're tackling these issues head-on. Minimizing complexity while solving problems at their core is our mantra. It's not just about a tech revolution; it's about reshaping connectivity to be inclusive, efficient, and empowering for everyone, everywhere.
+
+The digital world stands at a crossroads. We can either perpetuate the status quo, or we can pave a new path—one that's decentralized, efficient, and equitable. The time for a decentralized internet that solves problems at their roots is now. It's time for connectivity that knows no boundaries.
+
+The power to transform connectivity is in our hands. Let's reimagine the internet not as a distant entity but as a network that thrives locally, serves globally, and empowers universally. Together, let's build a decentralized internet that propels us into a future where connectivity is a right, not a privilege.

content/blog/stake_tft_become_validator/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Stake TFT and Become a ThreeFold Validator
 description: ThreeFold is realizing the initial promise of an open-source, peer-to-peer Internet owned by the people. Anyone can become a validator and participate in the decentralization of the Internet economy.
 date: 2022-03-16
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, blockchain, update]
     categories: [foundation, cloud, technology]
 extra:
     imgPath: stake_tft_become_validator.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 ThreeFold is an innovative Internet infrastructure. By applying peer-to-peer technology to the Internet, ThreeFold operates without centralized cloud providers or authorities the management of transactions and the offering of Internet capacity is carried out collectively by a people-powered network.
 
 <br/>

content/blog/tech_as_a_tool_for_humanity/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: "Technology as a Tool for Humanity"
 description: While technology has had an important role in the creation of today’s societies, it might have an even greater role for our future. Two opposite pictures could be painted - a utopia or a dystopia. Technology should not be a tool to extort humanity, but one at the service of humanity.
 date: 2022-10-28
 taxonomies:
-  people: [victoria_obeegadoo]
+  people: [sam_taggart]
   tags: [threefold_grid, technology, peer_to_peer, threefold_cloud, why]
   categories: [foundation]
 extra:
   imgPath: tech_as_a_tool_for_humanity.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Victoria Obeegadoo, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ## Technology as a tool for humanity
 
 Technology… In today’s world, technology holds a central role. Younger generations in developed countries grow up amidst technological wonders of all sorts, truly immersed in an evolving digital landscape. Any information is a click away, offering immense intellectual capital unlike ever before – and on the other hand, great distraction, misinformation, and potential for division.

content/blog/tech_update_explorer_interface/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: The new Explorer UI
 description: The Explorer was designed to provide a simple way for anyone to find decentralized Internet capacity on the ThreeFold Grid, and we’re thrilled to announce a new user interface for Grid 3.x on both testnet and devnet!
 date: 2021-11-30
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_cloud, technology, blockchain, update]
     categories: [foundation, cloud, technology]
 extra:
     imgPath: tech_update_explorer_interface.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 We are very excited to present to you the new Explorer UI for ThreeFold Grid 3.x! 🎉
 
 <br/>

content/blog/tf_chain/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: The ThreeFold Blockchain
 description: The third release of the ThreeFold Grid represents a major step in the decentralization of the People’s Internet with the Smart Contract for IT coming to life on the ThreeFold Blockchain (aka “TF Chain”).
 date: 2021-12-15
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_cloud, technology, blockchain, update]
     categories: [foundation, cloud, technology]
 extra:
     imgPath: tf_chain.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 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. 
 
 <br/>

content/blog/threefold_2022_reflect_h1_outlook_h2/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold 2022 – A Look Back at H1 & Ahead to H2
 description: It was an eventful first half of 2022 for ThreeFold and the entire ecosystem – with the evolution of the Internet of Internets, huge advancements and the continued expansion of the ThreeFold Grid, new partnerships, and more!
 date: 2022-07-26
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, update, community, technology]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: threefold_2022_reflect_h1_outlook_h2.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 We’re currently experiencing the [worst crypto bear market](https://cointelegraph.com/news/2022-bear-market-has-been-the-worst-on-record-glassnode) ever recorded, with a loss in value of [$2 trillion](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/14/why-the-2022-crypto-winter-is-unlike-previous-bear-markets.html) since 2021 and projects collapsing. Bitcoin recorded a [70% loss](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/14/why-the-2022-crypto-winter-is-unlike-previous-bear-markets.html) since last November. While rising inflation rates, a downward market and crypto winter have many projects struggling, these market conditions favour those who are building and providing technology with real-world value over those who are just creating hype. The dust always settles.
 
 <br/>

content/blog/threefold_at_consensus_2022/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: "ThreeFold at Consensus: A Decentralized World is in Our Hands."
 description: It’s that time of the year when believers and builders of a decentralized tomorrow gather to celebrate the festival for the decentralized world. And ThreeFold is the foundation to realize a truly decentralized world.
 date: 2022-05-17
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold, peer-to-peer, why]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: threefold_at_consensus_2022.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 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.
 
 <br/>

content/blog/threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers_like_aws_azure/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold P2P Cloud vs. centralized cloud providers like AWS, Mic
 description: As we’ve recently been exploring decentralized projects to see where ThreeFold is in the space and where we stand out, we thought it’s a good time to also look into how we compare to traditional, centralized cloud providers.
 date: 2021-10-12
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_cloud, technology, partner, peer_to_peer]
     categories: [foundation,farming,cloud]
 extra:
     imgPath: threefold_cloud_vs_centralized_providers.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 As we’ve recently been exploring decentralized [projects](https://threefold.io/blog/project_comparison_1_dfinity/) to see where ThreeFold is in the space and where we stand out, we thought it’s a good time to also look into how we compare to traditional, centralized cloud providers.
 
 <br/>

content/blog/threefold_cooperative/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+---
+id: threefold_cooperative
+title: "A Cooperative Model for Decentralized Governance"
+image_caption: ThreeFold Cooperative
+description: Cooperatives represent a tried and tested form of collective organization, emphasizing democratic governance and equitable distribution of benefits among members.
+date: 2023-12-04
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid, peer_to_peer, community]
+    categories: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: threefold_cooperative.png
+---
+
+In the next phase of ThreeFold, we are focused on utilization and commercialization. With this comes a requirement for our project to establish reliable and trusted systems that allow anyone to enter the ecosystem with confidence.
+
+<br>
+
+One effective mechanism gaining traction for decentralized governance is the cooperative model. Cooperatives represent a tried and tested form of collective organization, emphasizing democratic governance and equitable distribution of benefits among members.
+
+### **So, what exactly is a cooperative?**
+
+The International Cooperative Alliance [defines a cooperative](https://www.ica.coop/en/cooperatives/what-is-a-cooperative) as an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise.
+
+<br>
+
+Cooperatives operate under a set of shared principles—voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, economic participation by members, autonomy and independence, education, training, and information, cooperation among cooperatives, and concern for the community. These principles underpin the resilience and effectiveness of cooperatives as governance models.
+
+### **The ThreeFold Cooperative**
+
+ThreeFold will establish a 100% owned subsidiary of the Cooperative within a chosen jurisdiction to open the doors to innovative mechanisms. Through this subsidiary, the creation of Farming Pools becomes feasible, providing a controlled environment for token transactions aligned with defined governance protocols unique to each Farming Pool.
+
+<br>
+
+One crucial aspect is the inclusivity within this cooperative framework. Every farmer contributing resources and every buyer purchasing IT capacity from the network becomes an integral part of this cooperative, fostering a sense of ownership and shared responsibility.
+
+<br>
+
+This cooperative structure revolutionizes the way participants interact within a decentralized network. It ensures that governance mechanisms are not only defined but also upheld by all stakeholders, aligning actions with the collective vision.
+
+<br>
+
+Embracing a cooperative model introduces a well-established framework for decentralized governance. By leveraging its proven principles and structures, it fosters inclusivity, democratic decision-making, and shared ownership—a recipe for fostering trust, equity, and sustainability within decentralized systems.
+
+<br>
+
+As we navigate the complex landscape of decentralized technologies, cooperatives stand as a beacon of collaborative and democratic governance, offering a robust foundation for a truly decentralized future.
+
+<br>
+
+*Learn more about [our next phase](/next).*

content/blog/threefold_token_built_for_growth/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: The ThreeFold Token is Built for Growth & Key to the Internet of
 description: Time to take a deeper dive into the value of TFT, its tokenomics and mechanisms for growth. We’re also exploring potential token growth and future demand – especially in relation to the synergies between the token and the Internet of Internets.
 date: 2022-08-31
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_token, technology, blockchain]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: threefold_token_built_for_growth.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 Today, the blockchain space is flooded with as many as 22,000 coins and tokens and for several months now, the market has been struggling at large with some coins even collapsing. A thorough shakeout could expose those tokens and coins purely focused on making quick profits and creating hype, and mitigate pump-and-dump schemes. Now’s the time for projects like us to shine – projects with tokens that serve a higher purpose and come with sound tokenomics.
 
 ## TFT – An Accessible Utility Token

content/blog/thriving_with_stellar/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: Thriving with Stellar – The Role of Stellar for the TFT Ecosyst
 description: Everything we need for a healthy financial ecosystem is already available on Stellar today. Find out more about Stellar and its role in the TFT ecosystem, and learn how to buy TFT with Stellar.
 date: 2022-08-04
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, threefold_token, technology, blockchain, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: thriving_with_stellar.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 ## About Stellar & Its Role for the ThreeFold Token
 
 Launched in 2014, [Stellar](https://www.stellar.org/) is an open network for storing, moving and trading any kind of money transparently and efficiently. The [decentralized system](https://www.stellar.org/learn/intro-to-stellar) enables users “to create, send, and trade digital representations of all forms of money” in a faster, cheaper and more energy-efficient way – facilitating millions of transactions on a daily basis.

content/blog/today_tomorrow_beyond/index.md

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 ---
 id: today_tomorrow_beyond
 title: "ThreeFold Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond"
-image_caption:
+image_caption: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond
+description: There's no other project or technology out there like ThreeFold. Let's take a look at where we are and where we are going, together.
 date: 2023-01-11
 taxonomies:
   people: [sam_taggart]

content/blog/weekly_vol_12/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! March 29th, 2022 (Vol 12)
 description: Welcome to the 12th edition of of ThreeFold Weekly. Let’s take a look at what happened in the ThreeFold universe last week.
 date: 2022-03-29
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, interview, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_12.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 *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:

content/blog/weekly_vol_13/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,15 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! April 5th, 2022 (Vol 13)
 description: Welcome to the 13th edition of of ThreeFold Weekly. Let’s take a look what’s been going on in the ThreeFold universe last week.
 date: 2022-04-05
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, interview, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_13.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
 ## 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/).

content/blog/weekly_vol_14/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! April 19th, 2022 (Vol 14)
 description: Welcome to the 14th edition of ThreeFold Weekly. Here’s what happened in the ThreeFold universe since last time.
 date: 2022-04-19
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_14.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ## 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!

content/blog/weekly_vol_15/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! April 26th, 2022 (Vol 15)
 description: Welcome to the 15th edition of ThreeFold Weekly. Let’s dive into last week’s highlights in the ThreeFold universe.
 date: 2022-04-26
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_15.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ## 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.

content/blog/weekly_vol_16/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! May 5th, 2022 (Vol 16)
 description: Welcome to the 16th edition of ThreeFold Weekly. Here’s what happened in the ThreeFold universe last week.
 date: 2022-05-05
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_16.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ### 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).

content/blog/weekly_vol_17/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! May 10th, 2022 (Vol 17)
 description: Welcome to the 17th edition of ThreeFold Weekly. Let’s dive into last week’s highlights throughout the ThreeFold ecosystem.
 date: 2022-05-10
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_17.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ## 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!

content/blog/weekly_vol_18/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! May 17th, 2022 (Vol 18)
 description: Welcome to the 18th edition of ThreeFold Weekly. Let’s get you up to speed on last week’s most important happenings.
 date: 2022-05-18
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_18.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ### 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!

content/blog/weekly_vol_19/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! May 24th, 2022 (Vol 19)
 description: Welcome to the 19th edition of ThreeFold Weekly! Here’s what happened in the ThreeFold universe last week.
 date: 2022-05-24
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_19.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ### 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)!

content/blog/weekly_vol_20/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! June 7th, 2022 (Vol 20)
 description: Welcome to the 20th edition of ThreeFold Weekly! Catching you up on recent highlights from around the ecosystem.
 date: 2022-06-07
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_20.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ## Major ThreeFold News:
 
 - ThreeFold and **the Institute of Emerging Technologies of South Africa [(IETSA)](https://ietsa.org.za/)** are partnering to **expand the ThreeFold’s decentralized Internet infrastructure** across South Africa, and to **provide education** in blockchain protocols and digital technologies. Learn more about this amazing collaboration [here](https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Pero3qZ3lkpvQb6m)!

content/blog/weekly_vol_21/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! June 15th, 2022 (Vol 21)
 description: Welcome to the 21st edition of ThreeFold Weekly. It’s been a big week! Let’s take a quick look at the latest happenings within the ThreeFold universe.
 date: 2022-06-15
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_21.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ### 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).

content/blog/weekly_vol_22/index.md

@@ -5,13 +5,16 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! June 28th, 2022 (Vol 22)
 description: Welcome to the 22nd edition of ThreeFold Weekly. Let’s get you up to speed on the latest happenings around ThreeFold.
 date: 2022-06-28
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_22.png
 ---
 
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+
 ### ThreeFold in the News:
 
 * [Why A Decentralized Internet Could Tackle Internet Poverty And Improve Data Protection](https://www.ibtimes.com/why-decentralized-internet-could-tackle-internet-poverty-improve-data-protection-3488398) (via **International Business Times**)

content/blog/weekly_vol_23/index.md

@@ -5,12 +5,17 @@ image_caption: ThreeFold Weekly! July 5th, 2022 (Vol 23)
 description: Welcome to the 23rd edition of ThreeFold Weekly. Let’s dive into last week’s highlights throughout the ThreeFold ecosystem.
 date: 2022-07-05
 taxonomies:
-    people: [hannah_cordes]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [threefold_grid, community, farming, update]
     categories: [foundation]
 extra:
     imgPath: weekly_vol_23.png
 ---
+
+*"This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 *As of edition 24, we’ll only share the Weekly via email and [TF News](https://t.me/threefoldnews), so make sure to subscribe via the respective buttons on the top-right corner of [our website](https://threefold.io).*
 
 ### Community Updates:

content/blog/why_become_a_farmer/index.md

@@ -5,14 +5,17 @@ image_caption: farming
 description: The ThreeFold Foundation is changing the way how "we" as a whole approach the internet and its underlying technology..
 date: 2020-05-03
 taxonomies:
-    people: [roel_van_sabben]
+    people: [sam_taggart]
     tags: [farming,threefold_grid]
     categories: [farming, grid]
 extra:
     imgPath: become_a_farmer.png
 ---
-<br/>
-<br/>
+
+*"This article was originally published by Roel Van Sabben, a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."*
+
+<br>
+
 The ThreeFold Foundation is changing the way how "we" as a whole approach the internet and its underlying technology. We believe building the internet back from the ground up is the only way to dismantle the monster it has grown into – a polluting greed-machine that allows people’s data to be abused for money all while just being accessible to just half of the earth’s inhabitants.
 <br/>
 <br/>

content/build/index.md

@@ -8,93 +8,44 @@ insert_anchor_links: "left"
 
 {% row(style="center margin narrow") %}
 
-![](developet_tft.jpg#medium)
+## **Build** the Future
 
-
-## The Next Generation of <br> **Cloud Computing**
-
-Deploy any workload with unprecedented security, scalability, and efficiency, on a fully comprehensive peer-to-peer digital infrastructure. Discover a cloud like no other.
+Deploy and administer on a decentralized autonomous edge infrastructure. Experience true ownership of your deployments with a decentralized framework. Evolve the way you create and deploy innovative solutions, with greater scalability, efficiency, privacy, and security.
 
 <br>
 
-<button>[Dashboard](https://dashboard.grid.tf)</button>
-<button>[Playground](https://play.grid.tf)</button>
-<button>[Manual](https://manual.grid.tf/)
+<button>[Developer Manual](https://manual.grid.tf/developers/developers.html)</button>
+<button>[Sysadmin Manual](https://manual.grid.tf/system_administrators/system_administrators.html)</button>
 <button>[Grid Chat](https://t.me/threefoldtesting)</button>
 
 {% end %}
 
 <!-- section 4 -->
 
-{% row(style="center mbottom") %}
+{% row(style="center margin") %}
 
-![storage](storage.jpg#medium)
+![compute](compute_.png#medium)
 
-### **Storage**
-
-Plug in standard tools and protocols to the most resilient and versatile storage system ever created, or access raw disk on the location of your choice.
-
-<button> [Learn More](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/technology/qsss/threefold__qsss_home) </button>
-
-|||
-
-![compute](compute.jpg#medium)
-
-### **Compute**
+### **Autonomous Compute**
 
 Native support for containers and virtual machines. Migrate existing applications effortlessly or build from scratch in a cutting-edge computing environment.
 
-<button>[Learn More](https://manual.grid.tf/weblets/weblets_home.html)</button>
+|||
+
+![storage](storage_.png#medium)
+
+### **Quantum Safe Storage**
+
+Plug in standard tools and protocols to the most resilient and versatile storage system ever created, or access raw disk on the location of your choice.
 
 |||
 
-![network](network.jpg#medium)
+![network](network_.png#medium)
 
-### **Network**
+### **Peer-to-Peer Network**
 
 Private overlay networks and global end-to-end encryption minimize attack surface. Handle inbound traffic with uniquely secure web gateways.
 
-
-<button>[Learn More](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/cloud/threefold__planetary_network)</button>
-
-{% end %}
-
-<!-- section 3  -->
-
-{% row(style="center mtop narrow") %}
-
-## Explore **What's Possible**
-
-Build in a truly decentralized environment on the ThreeFold Grid. A sandbox of limitless possibilities awaits for the open source builders of a decentralized tomorrow.
-
-{% end %}
-
-{% row(style="center mtop between") %}
-
-[![virtual machine](virtual_machine.png#medium)](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/manual__weblets_vm)
-
-|||
-
-[![kubernetes](kubernetes.png#medium)](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/manual__weblets_k8s)
-
-|||
-
-[![terraform](terraform.png#medium)](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/manual__manual3_iac_home)
-
-{% end %}
-
-{% row(style="center mbottom between") %}
-
-[![weblets](weblets.png#medium)](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/manual__weblets_home)
-
-|||
-
-[![quantum safe storage](qss.png#medium)](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/technology/qsss/threefold__qsss_home)
-
-|||
-
-[![planetary network](planetary_network.png#medium)](https://library.threefold.me/info/manual/#/cloud/threefold__planetary_network)
-
 {% end %}
 
 <!-- section 5 -->
@@ -109,14 +60,15 @@ Build in a truly decentralized environment on the ThreeFold Grid. A sandbox of l
 
 {% row(style="center margin narrow") %}
 
-## Learn **More**
+## More **Resources**
 
-Dive into more resources and join the open-source movement building a better digital future.
+The ThreeFold Team and community have spent countless hours creating written and video explanations, tutorials, and demos for those who are new to the project or need some help. If you’d rather talk to a human, join our chat and ask away!
 
 <br>
 
-<button>[Developer Resources](/developer)</button>
-<button>[Manual](https://manual.grid.tf)</button>
+<button>[Basic Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTGQlepPqwUV0IA8BjDFetyjPD4XqVb6K)</button>
+<button>[Explainers & Demos](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTGQlepPqwUUhbtKZW2okEszK3AkDgC4Y)</button>
+<button>[Our Forum](https://forum.threefold.io/)</button>
 <button>[Grid Chat](https://t.me/threefoldtesting)</button>
 
 {% end %}