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# Genesis

### It all Started with a Vision About a Decade ago

When we saw how the Internet's existing infrastructure was becoming increasingly centralized, controlled by a handful of tech giants, and posed a threat to privacy and sovereignty, we knew it was time for a change. That's why we founded ThreeFold.

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## **Our Mission**

### Enabling a decentralized Internet that empowers individuals and communities<br>with economic and social freedom.

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## **Open-Source**
### Collaboration and openness are key to building a better world.

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## **Simplicity**
### Fostering clarity. Driving innovation. Enabling scalability.

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## **Authenticity**
### We are genuine and vulnerable.

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## **Planet-First**
### Our solutions must be sustainable.

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## **People-Centric**
### We empower self-sovereignty and autonomy.

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<i>"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." </i>

### **Kristof de Spiegeleer** | Co-Founder

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## **Our Impact**

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### Green Infrastructure

There is no Planet B. And the Internet is consumed a surprisingly large amount of the world's energy, between 5 and 10%. This is why ThreeFold has designed with efficiency in mind to create the most sustainable Internet infrastructure in the world. 

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### Driving Change Together

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are key to our vision of an Internet for everyone, everywhere. ThreeFold has created a participatory movement and is prioritizing efforts to bring a more accessible Internet to developing regions.

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## Our Community is United by
### **Passion and Purpose**

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.

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### <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

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