update press release 25-02-27

Updates fev2025

README.md

@@ -74,4 +74,16 @@ zola serve
 
 Zola will display a local address such as `http://127.0.0.1:1111` which you can click or copy and paste into your browser to view the site on your own machine.
 
-That's it—have fun!
+That's it—have fun!
+
+
+# Guidelines for Editing Blog, News, and Team Images
+
+### General:
+Ensure all images are optimized to be less than 1MB for faster loading and better performance.
+
+### Blog & News:
+Use a resolution of **1200 x 600** pixels or maintain the same aspect ratio to fit seamlessly with placeholders.
+
+### Team:
+Keep images square with a resolution of **640 x 640** pixels for consistent appearance.

_archive/team.html

@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+<div class="bg-transparent relative isolate overflow-hidden py-12">
+    <div class="mx-auto max-w-7xl px-6 lg:px-8">
+      <div class="mx-auto max-w-2xl lg:max-w-none">
+        <div class="text-center">
+          <h2 class="fade-in text-balance text-4xl font-normal tracking-tight text-white lg:text-5xl">The Team Behind ThreeFold</h2>
+          <p class="mx-auto mt-4 max-w-3xl text-pretty lg:text-2xl text-xl font-medium text-gray-200 fade-in">Founded by Internet Pioneers 1.0</p>
+          <p class="mx-auto mb-10 mt-6 max-w-4xl text-pretty lg:text-xl text-lg font-light text-gray-200 fade-in">We are a dedicated group committed to advancing a new digital era. Some of us have been working on Internet technology since the early days, when it was a decentralized network. We aim to help bring that vision to life once more. Beyond those below, we have more than 50 engineers, developers, and other team members supporting the project.</p>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="mt-12 grid grid-cols-1 gap-x-4 lg:gap-y-10 lg:gap-x-8 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-y-0">
+
+            <!-- Team Member -->
+            <div class="group relative fade-in mb-8">
+              <div class="h-56 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-md bg-gray-200 group-hover:opacity-75 lg:h-72 xl:h-80">
+                <img src="/images/kds.png" alt="kristof_de_spiegeleer" class="size-full object-cover">
+              </div>
+              <h3 class="mt-4 text-xl font-semibold text-white">
+                  Kristof de Spiegeleer
+              </h3>
+              <p class="text-md text-gray-300">Co-founder & CEO</p>
+              <p class="mt-1 text-sm font-light  text-white">
+                Serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in Internet infrastructure and cloud technology. Passionate about tech for good. +600m $ exits.</p>
+            </div>
+
+            <!-- Team Member -->
+              <div class="group relative fade-in mb-8">
+                <div class="h-56 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-md bg-gray-200 group-hover:opacity-75 lg:h-72 xl:h-80">
+                  <img src="/images/adnan.png" alt="adnan_fatayerji" class="size-full object-cover">
+                </div>
+                <h3 class="mt-4 text-xl font-semibold text-white">
+                    Adnan Fatayerji
+                </h3>
+                <p class="text-md text-gray-300">Co-founder</p>
+                <p class="mt-1 text-sm font-light  text-white">
+                  Tech entrepreneur with multiple exits. Based in Dubai for 20 years. Head of Partnerships and Business Development..</p>
+              </div>
+
+                <!-- Team Member -->
+              <div class="group relative fade-in mb-8">
+                <div class="h-56 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-md bg-gray-200 group-hover:opacity-75 lg:h-72 xl:h-80">
+                  <img src="/images/jan.png" alt="jan_de_landtsheer" class="size-full object-cover">
+                </div>
+                <h3 class="mt-4 text-xl font-semibold text-white">
+                    Jan De Landtsheer
+                </h3>
+                <p class="text-md text-gray-300">Co-founder & CTO</p>
+                <p class="mt-1 text-sm font-light  text-white">
+                  Engineer with 40+ years of experience in deep tech, networking, cloud and storage.</p>
+              </div>
+                  
+                    <!-- Team Member -->
+              <div class="group relative fade-in mb-8">
+                <div class="h-56 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-md bg-gray-200 group-hover:opacity-75 lg:h-72 xl:h-80">
+                  <img src="/images/flo.png" alt="florian_fournier" class="size-full object-cover">
+                </div>
+                <h3 class="mt-4 text-xl font-semibold text-white">
+                    Florian Fournier
+                </h3>
+                <p class="text-md text-gray-300">Co-founder & CMO</p>
+                <p class="mt-1 text-sm font-light  text-white">
+                  Ex Apple marketing director, serial entrepreneur living between Africa and Latin America.</p>
+              </div>
+          </div>
+     </div>
+     <div class="mt-8 flex items-center justify-center gap-x-6 fade-in">
+        <a href="/people" class="fade-in rounded-2xl bg-white px-4 py-2.5 text-sm font-semibold text-black shadow-sm hover:bg-gray-200 hover:text-gray-800 focus-visible:outline focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2">Meet the Team</a>
+      </div>
+ </div>
+    

build.sh

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ fi
 
 # checks os and architecture for correct release
 # https://stackoverflow.com/a/8597411 
-echo "Download tailwind..."
+echo "Installing & building tailwind..."
 ASSET="tailwindcss"
 
 if [[ "$OSTYPE" == "linux-gnu"* ]]; then
@@ -26,16 +26,7 @@ elif [[ "$(uname -m)" == "arm64"* ]]; then
     ASSET="$ASSET-arm64"
 fi
 
-curl -sLO "https://github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss/releases/latest/download/${ASSET}"
-
-# Check if the download size is greater than 20MB
-if [[ $(stat -c%s "$ASSET") -lt 20000000 ]]; then
-    echo "Error: Downloaded file size is less than 20MB, download not ok."
-    echo "Download url was:$ASSET" 
-    rm "$ASSET"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
+curl -sLO "https://github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss/releases/download/v3.4.17/${ASSET}"
 chmod +x $ASSET
 mv $ASSET tailwindcss
 
@@ -52,6 +43,4 @@ fi
 echo "Compiling tailwindcss and building zola project..."
 rm -rf public static/css
 ./tailwindcss -i css/index.css -o ./static/css/index.css --minify
-zola --root $ABS_DIR_OF_SCRIPT build
-
-open public/index.html
+zola --root $ABS_DIR_OF_SCRIPT build

config.toml

@@ -86,13 +86,13 @@ paginate_path = "tags"
 
 [[taxonomies]]
 name = "people"
-feed = true
+feed = false
 paginate_by = 9
 paginate_path = "people"
 
 [[taxonomies]]
 name = "memberships"
-feed = true
+feed = false
 paginate_by = 8
 paginate_path = "people/memberships"
 

content/_index.md

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 ---
-title: "Home"
-description: "ThreeFold empowers anyone to become a cloud service provider – no technical expertise required – allowing people and organizations to buy sell, and use cloud resources autonomously and securely." # quotation marks to allow colons where used
+title: "ThreeFold"
+description: "TF offers a secure, sovereign infrastructure layer for the Internet, delivering unparalleled scalability, incorruptible and permanent data storage, AI and Web2/Web3/Edge compatibility, and 100% uptime for a resilient digital future." # quotation marks to allow colons where used
 date: 2018-09-14T21:00:00-05:00
 updated: 2021-02-20T14:40:00-06:00
 draft: false
 extra:
-  author: Your name here
-  imgPath: home/autonomous.png
+  author: ThreeFold
+  imgPath: home/tf.png
 ---
 
 

content/about/index.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "About"
 description: "Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations with secure, private, and autonomous access to computing resources, ensuring fair cloud access for everyone." # quotation marks to allow colons where used
-template: "layouts/why.html"
+template: "page.html"
 insert_anchor_links: "left"
 extra:
  author: Your name here
@@ -15,24 +15,19 @@ extra:
 <div class="container mx-auto">
 
 
-{% row(style="header") %}
+{% row(style="header center") %}
 
 
-![Image](about_hero.png#mx-auto)
+<div class="max-w-none lg:max-w-4xl leading-normal mx-auto">
 
 
-|||
+# **The Internet as <br><span class="blue">Hope for Humanity</span>**
 
 
-#### <span class="text-xl subtitle">A STRONG VISION FOR THE FUTURE</span>
-
-
-## **The Internet as <br><span class="blue">Hope for Humanity</span>**
-
-
-ThreeFold was started by a group of passionate Internet & Cloud veterans who wants to restore the Internet to its original glory.
+ThreeFold was started by a group of passionate Internet & Cloud veterans<br> 
+who wants to restore the Internet to its original glory
 <br><br>
-*The Internet is a network of computers which are typically hosted in large data centers. These data centers are owned by a few large corporations. This is not how the Internet was designed. The Internet was designed to be decentralized, open, and available to everyone.*
+*The Internet is a network of computers which are typically hosted in large data centers. These data centers are owned by a few large corporations. **This is not how the Internet was designed**. The Internet was designed to be decentralized, open, and available to everyone.*
 <br><br>
 
 **We have invented a new data, cloud, and network system as an engine for an upgraded Internet.**
@@ -44,6 +39,7 @@ ThreeFold was started by a group of passionate Internet & Cloud veterans who wan
 <!-- <button class="blue_b">[Host the cloud](/host)</button>
 <button class="green">[Deploy](/deploy)</button> -->
 
+</div>
 
 {% end %}
 

content/action/index.md

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
-title: "Solutions"
-description: "Take actions" # quotation marks to allow colons where used
+title: "Take actions"
+description: "Take actions and become a part of a pioneering Web4 movement with ThreeFold on 12.12.2024" # quotation marks to allow colons where used
 template: "layouts/action.html"
 insert_anchor_links: "left"
 extra:
- author: Your name here
- imgPath: about/about_hero.png
+ author: ThreeFold
+ imgPath: tf.png
 ---
 
 

content/blog/_index.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-title: "Blog"
+title: "ThreeFold Blog"
 paginate_by: 9
 description: "Dive in to read more of our stories, our past, our present, and our future. We envision a global, community-driven network of interconnected servers and nodes—the grid—that democratizes computing power and storage."
 # paginate_reversed: false
@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ page_template: "blogPage.html"
 #transparent: true
 generate_feed: true
 extra:
-  imgPath: blog.png
+  imgPath: tf.png
 ---

content/blog/africa_regen_summit_ii/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [community, event, collaboration, why]
   categories: [community, event, collaboration, why]
 extra:
-    imgPath: africa_regen_summit_ii.png
+    imgPath: africa_future_summit1.png
 ---
 
 In 2023, we had the pleasure of hosting two summits in Zanzibar – one in July and another in [November](https://www.threefold.io/newsroom/africa-regen-ii/), named the Africa Regenerative Future Summit. These events brought together leading innovators and investors committed to advancing human flourishing, with a specific emphasis on science and technology shaping the trajectory of Africa's future.

content/blog/an_intro_to_the_threefold_grid/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [grid, cloud, tech]
   categories: [grid, cloud, tech]
 extra:
-    imgPath: an_intro_to_the_threefold_grid.png
+    imgPath: building_a_new_internet_1_1.png
 ---
 
 ## An Intro to the ThreeFold Grid

content/blog/beyond_quick_fixes/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [tech,grid,community]
   categories: [tech,grid,community]
 extra:
-    imgPath: beyond_quick_fixes.png
+    imgPath: beyond_quick_fixes1.png
 ---
 
 The Internet is a crucial part of our daily lives, yet it faces many challenges. To name a few, about half of the global population doesn’t have fair or reliable access, data privacy, and cybersecurity threats are greater than ever before, and the current model is unsustainable for our planet. Despite advancements in technology, the Internet has been stuck in a cycle of quick fixes and patchwork solutions, unable to address these fundamental issues truly.

content/blog/building_a_new_internet_from_the_ground_up/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [grid, cloud, tech]
   categories: [grid, cloud, tech]
 extra:
-    imgPath: building_a_new_internet_2.png
+    imgPath: building_a_new_internet_2_1.png
 ---
 
 Welcome back for the second part of this introductory series on ThreeFold Grid technology. [Last time](https://threefold.io/blog/an_intro_to_the_threefold_grid/) we took a high level view of all that the Grid offers. This time, we'll be zooming in on storage, covering the low level components and how they can provide a familiar experience like the cloud "drives" and "boxes" we use today.

content/blog/building_a_new_internet_from_the_ground_up_3/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [grid, cloud, tech]
   categories: [grid, cloud, tech]
 extra:
-    imgPath: building_a_new_internet_3.png
+    imgPath: building_a_new_internet_3_1.png
 ---
 
 *Welcome back for another installment of our accessible series on ThreeFold Grid technology. We are working through the three major     categories that make up cloud infrastructure: storage, compute, and network. This time, we'll be focusing on compute.*

content/blog/building_a_new_internet_from_the_ground_up_4/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [decentralization, grid, cloud, tech]
   categories: [decentralization, grid, cloud, tech]
 extra:
-    imgPath: building_a_new_internet_pt_4.png
+    imgPath: building_a_new_internet_4_1.png
 ---
 
 After introducing the ThreeFold Grid in [part one](https://threefold.io/blog/an_intro_to_the_threefold_grid/) and diving deep into [storage](https://threefold.io/blog/building_a_new_internet_from_the_ground_up_pt2/) and [compute](https://threefold.io/blog/building_a_new_internet_from_the_ground_up_3/), we’re back with part 4 to look at the networking aspects of the ThreeFold Grid.

content/blog/cloud_provider/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [grid, tech]
   categories: [grid, tech]
 extra:
-    imgPath: cloud_provider.png
+    imgPath: cloud_internet_provider1.png
 ---
 
 Cloud and Internet service providers form the backbone of our digital experiences. They host data and applications, and facilitate connectivity. Major corporations have long dominated this space. When the Internet started to become mainstream, it was necessary to scale the infrastructure quickly to meet growing demand. Thus, with their vast amounts of resources, big companies were the ones to build this infrastructure and offer services on top.

content/blog/data_leaks/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [decentralization, why]
   categories: [decentralization, why]
 extra:
-    imgPath: data_leaks.png
+    imgPath: stand_up_for_our_data.png
 ---
 
 Do a quick search for "data leak" on your search engine of choice, and you'll likely see headlines like this:

content/blog/decentralizing_the_internet/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [decentralization, farming, grid, why, cloud, tech]
   categories: [decentralization, farming, grid, why, cloud, tech]
 extra:
-    imgPath: decentralizing_the_internet.png
+    imgPath: decentralized_internet.png
 ---
 
 *This article was originally published by Roel Van Sabben, a former member of the ThreeFold team.*

content/blog/dunia_yetu/index.md

@@ -2,14 +2,14 @@
 id: dunia_yetu
 title: "Empowering Tanzania's Digital Future: The Dunia Yetu Initiative"
 image_caption: Dunia Yetu
-description: Dunia Yetu (Our World) is a collaborative and co-owned movement to redefine the digital landscape in Tanzania and East Africa, empower coders spur economic development, and build a self-reliant sovereign digital ecosystem for a better digital future. 
+description: Dunia Yetu (Our World) is a collaborative and co-owned movement to redefine the digital landscape in Tanzania and East Africa, empower coders spur economic development, and build a self-reliant autonomous digital ecosystem for a better digital future. 
 date: 2024-01-26
 taxonomies:
   people: [sam_taggart]
   tags: [community, decentralization, event, collaboration, why]
   categories: [community, decentralization, event, collaboration, why]
 extra:
-    imgPath: dy.png
+    imgPath: dunia_yetu1.png
 ---
 
 ### Vision of Collective Empowerment 

content/blog/edge_computing/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [grid, tech]
   categories: [grid, tech]
 extra:
-    imgPath: edge_computing.png
+    imgPath: meeting_digital_demands1.png
     isFeatured: true
 ---
 

content/blog/energy_efficiency_explained/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [decentralization, grid, why, tech]
   categories: [decentralization, grid, why, tech]
 extra:
-    imgPath: energy_efficiency_explained.png
+    imgPath: energy_efficiency1.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.

content/blog/escape_great_hack/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [decentralization, why]
   categories: [decentralization, why]
 extra:
-    imgPath: escape_great_hack.png
+    imgPath: great_hack.png
 ---
 
 ## The neutrality of the current Internet is in danger.

content/blog/evolution_of_the_internet/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [tech,community]
   categories: [tech,community]
 extra:
-    imgPath: evloution_of_the_internet.png
+    imgPath: evolution_of_the_internet1.png
     isFeatured: true
 ---
 

content/blog/farming_pools/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [community, decentralization, farming]
   categories: [community, decentralization, farming]
 extra:
-    imgPath: farming_pools.png
+    imgPath: farming_pools1.png
 ---
 
 With a long-term focus on version 4.0, 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.

content/blog/ground_up_innovations/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [grid,decentralization,tech,why]
   categories: [grid,decentralization,tech,why]
 extra:
-    imgPath: ground_up_innovations.png
+    imgPath: from_the_ground_up1.png
 ---
 
 Building a cloud and internet infrastructure from the ground up is no easy, or quick, task. But if we want a truly different way forward, there is no other way, really. We do what we do, the way we do it, because we cannot continue to put “band-aids” on problems which require a much deeper and thoughtful approach.

content/blog/hatch_podcast/index.md

@@ -1,22 +1,22 @@
 ---
 id: hatch_podcast
-title: Empowering Digital Sovereignty- Collaborative Innovations for Africa’s Regenerative Future
+title: Empowering Digital Autonomy- Collaborative Innovations for Africa’s Regenerative Future
 image_caption: hatch podcast
-description: A collaborative discussion between HATCH, ThreeFold, and Hub Culture explored the intersections of AI, digital sovereignty, highlighting Africa's potential for self-sufficient development and much more.
+description: A collaborative discussion between HATCH, ThreeFold, and Hub Culture explored the intersections of AI, digital autonomy, highlighting Africa's potential for self-sufficient development and much more.
 date: 2024-06-21
 taxonomies:
   people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
   tags: [community, event, collaboration, why]
   categories: [community, event, collaboration, why]
 extra:
-    imgPath: hatch_podcast.png
+    imgPath: collaborative_innovations1.png
 ---
 
 #### Introduction 
-In a recently published collaborative episode between HATCH, ThreeFold, and Hub Culture's Chronicle Discussions, innovative minds converged in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to delve into the intersections of technology, digital sovereignty, and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI).
+In a recently published collaborative episode between HATCH, ThreeFold, and Hub Culture's Chronicle Discussions, innovative minds converged in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to delve into the intersections of technology, digital autonomy, and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI).
 
 #### African Regenerative Futures - Part 1
-Led by Tate Chamberlain, the conversation featured Stan Stalnaker (Founder and CEO of Hub Culture), Kristof de Spiegeleer (co-founder of ThreeFold), and Kalebu Gwalugano (Founder and CEO of Sarufi), each offering unique perspectives on the open-source Internet, the future of digital communities, AI development, and data sovereignty.
+Led by Tate Chamberlain, the conversation featured Stan Stalnaker (Founder and CEO of Hub Culture), Kristof de Spiegeleer (co-founder of ThreeFold), and Kalebu Gwalugano (Founder and CEO of Sarufi), each offering unique perspectives on the open-source Internet, the future of digital communities, AI development, and data autonomy.
 
 <br/>
 
@@ -24,16 +24,16 @@ Kalebu introduced [Sarufi](https://sarufi.io/), a platform he created to empower
 
 <br/>
 
-[Hub Culture's](https://hubculture.com/) commitment to digital identity, asset tokenization, and AI governance aligned closely with ThreeFold's mission to revolutionize Internet infrastructure and promote individual sovereignty. The two entities showcased the potential for collaborative efforts in advancing AI capabilities while maintaining ethical standards and data sovereignty.
+[Hub Culture's](https://hubculture.com/) commitment to digital identity, asset tokenization, and AI governance aligned closely with ThreeFold's mission to revolutionize Internet infrastructure and promote individual autonomy. The two entities showcased the potential for collaborative efforts in advancing AI capabilities while maintaining ethical standards and data autonomy.
 
 <br/>
 
 The conversation covered a range of topics:
 
 - **Evolving nature of AI**: Ethical considerations in AI development; Concerns about data privacy and algorithmic bias; Importance of responsible AI development
-- **Zanzibar's tech scene and initiatives by ThreeFold alongside Sarufi & Hubcluture**: Potential to shape digital communities and AI development; Foster collaboration and promote open-source principles; Prioritize digital sovereignty and human-centric design; Guided by ethical principles and community engagement; Aim to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable digital future
-- **Collaboration between Kristof, Stan, and Kalebu**: Convergence of values and visions; Emphasis on open-source software, digital identity, and AI development; Shared journey towards empowering and ethically sound technology; Exploration of AI, digital sovereignty, and community-driven innovation
-- **Exploration of AI's Present & Future**: Questions of sovereignty, control, and intelligence; Intersecting paths of technology, community, and digital innovation; AI as a sovereign being; Challenge to conventional views of AI development; Current limitations of AI; Importance of understanding ethical implications
+- **Zanzibar's tech scene and initiatives by ThreeFold alongside Sarufi & Hubcluture**: Potential to shape digital communities and AI development; Foster collaboration and promote open-source principles; Prioritize digital autonomy and human-centric design; Guided by ethical principles and community engagement; Aim to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable digital future
+- **Collaboration between Kristof, Stan, and Kalebu**: Convergence of values and visions; Emphasis on open-source software, digital identity, and AI development; Shared journey towards empowering and ethically sound technology; Exploration of AI, digital autonomy and community-driven innovation
+- **Exploration of AI's Present & Future**: Questions of autonomy, control, and intelligence; Intersecting paths of technology, community, and digital innovation; AI as an autonomous being; Challenge to conventional views of AI development; Current limitations of AI; Importance of understanding ethical implications
 
 ### African Regenerative Futures - Part 2 
 The African Regenerative Futures Summit in Zanzibar brought together key voices to discuss Tanzania's development opportunities in a lively manner, focusing on technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Veronica Likunama and Victor Muhagachi emphasized the importance of local context and community support in overcoming systemic challenges. Dr. Stephanie Dungu's entrepreneurial journey underscored the need for innovative solutions in healthcare. Participants advocated for a unique, self-sufficient development path for Africa, prioritizing local talent, sustainable practices, and collaborative efforts to foster holistic growth and redefine success.

content/blog/how_to_test_the_grid_part_one/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [tech,grid,community]
   categories: [tech,grid,community]
 extra:
-    imgPath: testing_main.png
+    imgPath: grid_testing1.png
 ---
 
 Hi there and welcome to ThreeFold Grid Testing: Part One!

content/blog/how_to_test_the_grid_part_two/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [tech,grid]
   categories: [tech,grid]
 extra:
-    imgPath: how_to_test_the_grid_part_two.png
+    imgPath: manual_auto_testing.png
 ---
 
 In our [last post](https://www.threefold.io/blog/how-to-test-the-grid-part-one/), we started to explore what it means to test the ThreeFold Grid by highlighting the key processes and the benefits or reasons. Now, we continue our discovery path through the detailed testing process. In this post, we go deeper into two different ways of testing: Manual and Automation. Each is important, combining to ensure a strong and dependable TF Grid.

content/blog/in_search_of_a_better_internet/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [decentralization, why]
   categories: [decentralization, why]
 extra:
-    imgPath: in_search_of_a_better_internet.png
+    imgPath: internet1.png
 ---
 
 *This article was originally published by Hannah Cordes, a former member of the ThreeFold team.*

content/blog/internet_misconceptions/index.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ taxonomies:
   tags: [grid,decentralization,tech,why]
   categories: [grid,decentralization,tech,why]
 extra:
-    imgPath: internet_misconceptions.png
+    imgPath: truth_behind_misconceptions.png
 ---
 
 It’s been years that the ThreeFold team has been at this work of evolving the Internet in a fair and just way. We know how the Internet works and the challenges it faces, and because of this, we have been able to do the work of upgrading the Internet with a ground-up solution.
@@ -86,4 +86,4 @@ Dive in to learn more and how to get involved:
 
 - [From the ground up: Three inventions that make ThreeFold possible](https://www.threefold.io/blog/ground-up-innovations/)
 - [The evolution of the Internet: From free to controlled, and back again](https://www.threefold.io/blog/eveloution-of-the-internet/)
-- [ThreeFold Docs: Litepaper, Tokenomics, Node Guide, & More](https://docs.threefold.info/)
+- [ThreeFold Docs: Litepaper, Tokenomics, Node Guide, & More](https://docs.threefold.io/)

content/blog/introducing_mycelium/index.md

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 *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.*

content/blog/p2p_web3/index.md

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 First coined in 2014, Web3 is now one of the hottest and overused buzzwords in the digital space – the idea of a new iteration of the web, a decentralized environment based on blockchain technology that incorporates token-based economics. The promise of Web3 – decentralization of control and authority from big tech, data security, scalability, and privacy for users – is tremendous. But what is a promise without delivery? Is it possible that we will see major adoption soon?

content/blog/power_saving/index.md

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 *This article was originally published by Victoria Obeegadoo, a former member of the ThreeFold team.*

content/blog/products_in_a_machine/index.md

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 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?

content/blog/reliability/index.md

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 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.

content/blog/resolving_problems/index.md

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 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.

content/blog/roadmap_to_web4/index.md

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+---
+id: roadmap_to_web4
+title: "ThreeFold's Roadmap to Web4"
+image_caption: Roadmap to Web4
+description: Web4. Where humans and AI collaborate to develop a new paradigm aimed at advancing planetary well-being.
+date: 2024-12-12
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, decentralization, farming, grid, cloud]
+  categories: [community, decentralization, farming, grid, cloud]
+extra:
+    imgPath: roadmap_to_web4.png
+    isFeatured: true
+---
+
+### **Part I: A Natural Evolution**
+
+The story of the Internet is one of ongoing evolution.
+
+<br>
+
+It began in the 1960s and 70s with a decentralized dream. Researchers and early pioneers built networks where computers communicated directly – peer-to-peer. There were no gatekeepers, no central authorities. Just nodes of people and their computers, freely exchanging data. This was the foundation for what we now call the Internet.
+
+<br>
+
+But as the Internet grew in the 90s, things started to change. The scrappy network of computers connected in an ad hoc manner started becoming an economic arena. Companies built platforms, services, and hubs. Massive infrastructure emerged to support this growth — hyperscale data centers, global fiber-optic networks, and powerful servers. The world logged on, and the web became commercialized.
+
+<br>
+
+This was Web 1.0 – static pages and basic information sharing. Then came Web 2.0 – the age of social media, cloud computing, and user-generated content, which makes up the vast majority of our shared digital lives. Connection became easier, but power was consolidated. Big platforms have taken ownership of our data and control our experiences.
+
+<br>
+
+In response, a new idea emerged – Web 3.0. Decentralized technologies like blockchain aimed to give control back to users. But Web3 is still finding its way, grappling with scalability, accessibility, and adoption.
+
+<br>
+
+And now, with the introduction of AI, we stand at the dawn of Web 4.0, the next evolution of the Internet. Web 4.0 is an agent-centric model, also sometimes referred to as the symbiotic web. In Web 4.0, we’ll interact both with humans and with virtual AI agents, our digital counterparts. These agents will  be able to help with everything, from organizing our days to navigating our online presence.
+But here’s the catch – if we stay on the current path, these agents and the powerful intelligence systems behind them won’t belong to us. They’ll be owned – just like our data is today – by someone else. Web 4.0 will be no different than what we’ve had in the past.
+
+<br>
+
+This isn’t just about data anymore, it’s about intelligence itself. It's about the future of our species and the planet. The question is: will we seize the opportunity to create something new – a decentralized network of augmented, collective intelligence.
+
+<br>
+
+This vision is what *we* call Web4.
+
+### **Part II: Our Web4 Vision**
+
+Web4. Where humans and AI collaborate to develop a new paradigm aimed at advancing planetary well-being. To our knowledge, we are the world’s first project approaching a fully functional Web4 infrastructure. But what does a Web4 infrastructure look like?
+
+<br>
+
+A Web4 infrastructure is built on three essential layers: personal, infrastructure, and physical.
+
+<br>
+
+At the heart of Web4 is the individual – you. The personal level involves an AI assistant, your digital counterpart, which manages your digital life and is owned fully by you. An identity layer ensures reputation and authenticity of information, an intelligence layer brings decentralized personal AI systems for smarter collaboration and decision-making. And a transaction layer integrates seamlessly with Web3 systems and beyond for secure and efficient transactions.
+
+<br>
+
+Next is the infrastructure layer, the backbone of Web4. This layer re-imagines how the Internet works. The network layer delivers private, scalable communication. The data layer revolutionizes how we store, share, and control data. Serverless compute resources allow applications to run closer to users and their data, improving speed and performance. And the cloud layer bridges today’s Web2 systems with a Web4 future, ensuring everything works together.
+
+<br>
+
+Finally, the physical layer brings Web4 into the real world. Routers act as gateways between the old web and the new, creating secure, next-generation communication channels. Nodes power the ecosystem by delivering AI, data, and compute capabilities. Phones become more than just a device, they are your portal into Web4, and capable of building meshed networks for better connectivity. And any modern desktop running Linux, Windows, or MacOS integrates seamlessly into this new ecosystem.
+
+<br>
+
+This vision may seem bold, but at ThreeFold, we are well on our way to making it a reality. Over the past decade, we have tackled complex challenges in areas such as data storage, secure overlay networking, and autonomous cloud security. A working proof of concept infrastructure grid is alive today thanks to the ThreeFold developers and a global community.
+
+<br>
+
+Today, we are pleased to announce the next step in the roadmap to Web4: Web4 Node, Web4 Phone, and Web4 Router.
+
+### **Part III: The Journey Begins**
+
+Today, we are pleased to announce the next step in the roadmap to Web4: V4 3Node, 3Phone equipped with 3Bot technology, and 3Router.
+
+<br>
+
+**3Nodes** are a familiar concept in the ThreeFold ecosystem, now also entering their fourth generation. Nodes provide capacity to the network, and in exchange generate rewards. Today, in collaboration with ThreeFold community vendors HostServiceNL in Europe and DuckFarmData in North America, we are announcing three different models of the V4 3Node. You can find more info and how to place orders [here](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/become-a-farmer/get_started).
+
+<br>
+
+**[3Phones](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3phone)** are a portal into the Web4 world. We are pleased to share that we will be offering several models of 3Phones into the market based on the [Volla Phone](https://volla.online/en/) platform. 3Phones will be equipped with your own decentralized AI agent called **[3Bot](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3bot)**. You can pre-order a 3Phone [here](https://threefold.io/signup).
+
+<br>
+
+And then there are **[3Routers](https://docs.threefold.io/docs/components/3router)**. Routers ensure that Web4 devices (phones and desktops running Mycelium) can communicate with one another – peer-to-peer, private, and secure. 3Routers will be available next year, and you can express your interest [here](https://threefold.io/signup).
+
+<br>
+
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+
+<br>
+
+Now, we need more than technology – we need pioneers, thinkers, and creators to help expand the Web4 ecosystem. Whether you contribute as a developer, a node operator, or via any other role, your participation is crucial. We need to bring millions of nodes, routers, and phones into the ecosystem. This is the next step in our journey.
+
+<br>
+
+The future of the Internet is being written today, and Web4 is the next chapter – a chapter where control, collaboration, and innovation belong to everyone. But this isn’t just our journey – it’s yours too. Together, we can build a smarter, more equitable digital world, where AI and humans work side by side to solve our greatest challenges.
+
+<br>
+
+Will you join us in realizing this vision?
+
+<br>
+
+Today we make these announcements to our incredible community, so you can provide your feedback and be amongst the first to register. In the coming weeks, after the new year, we will begin to spread this vision further. And this is only the beginning of our Web4 journey. Every three months, on 03.03, 06.06, 09.09, and 12.12 of next year we will continue to unveil major aspects of the Web4 vision. Of course there will be plenty of discussion and updates as we go, as well. Stay tuned.

content/blog/solar_comparison/index.md

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 *This article was originally published by Emilie Ouwerx, a former member of the ThreeFold team.*\

content/blog/tech_as_a_tool_for_humanity/index.md

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 *This article was originally published by Victoria Obeegadoo, a former member of the ThreeFold team.*

content/blog/tf_ecosystem_comes_alive/index.md

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 Collaborative. Self-organizing. Interconnected. Dynamic. Diverse. Resilient. Sustainable.

content/blog/tf_grid_peoples_internet/index.md

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 What do you think of when you hear the word Internet? For many, it's the websites and applications we consume online as end users. But the Internet is much more than this. And ultimately, every action we take online goes through a complex set of automated processes and protocols to store, run, and transmit data (e.g. photos, videos, messages, other files) across the global Internet infrastructure.

content/blog/the_farming_community/index.md

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   categories: [tech,grid,farming,community]
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 The ThreeFold community consists of many different roles creating a whole [ecosystem](https://www.threefold.io/blog/tf-ecosystem-comes-alive/) that contributes to the growth of the ThreeFold Grid and makes it more reliable and stable. Today, we're spotlighting the farming community, the backbone of the ThreeFold Grid.

content/blog/three_layers/index.md

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