docs_tfgrid4/docs/components/3router.md

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## Revolutionizing Communication with Web4 Routers

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Our team is working to create a ThreeFold router powered by our **Mycelium technology**, enabling seamless, secure communication between every person and machine on the planet. 

These routers form the backbone of a truly decentralized network, offering unmatched convenience, safety, and privacy. Imagine a world where you can connect and communicate effortlessly without needing an account — anywhere, anytime — simply by being within reach of one of our Web4 routers.

## Seamless Convenient Connectivity

Our Mycelium Web4 router eliminates the barriers of traditional networks:

- You don’t need to sign up with a telecom provider.
  - Simply connect to the network and start communicating or transacting instantly.
- Whether you’re in a city, village, or off-grid location, every router you encounter extends the network.
  - This ensures global coverage and accessibility.

## Shortest Path for Maximum Efficiency

Powered by the decentralized architecture of Mycelium technology, our routers dynamically find the **shortest and most efficient path**.

This means:

- **Optimized Speed**: Minimal latency and faster connections for all your interactions.
- **Energy Efficiency**: Reducing the resource footprint by avoiding unnecessary hops.
- **Reliability**: A self-healing network that reroutes intelligently in case of disruptions.

## Privacy and Security by Design

Security and privacy are not mere features: they are the foundations of our network. 

The Mycelium Router upholds the highest standards of digital safety:

- **End-to-End Encryption**: All communications are encrypted, ensuring only the intended recipients can access your data.
- **Decentralized Architecture**: No centralized servers mean no single point of failure or surveillance.
- **Anonymity**: Your identity is protected by default—our routers respect your privacy and ensure secure interactions.

## Convenience Meets Innovation

The Mycelium Web4 router complements the core values of our network:

- **Plug-and-Play**: Easy to set up and start using without complex configurations.
- **Global Interoperability**: Works seamlessly with all devices, from phones to IoT machines, creating a unified network.
- **Scalability**: As more routers join the network, it becomes faster, stronger, and more resilient, creating a true people-powered internet.

## Timing

- Presales of the routers will start beginning of Q1 2025.
- Once we achieve over 10,000 units in presale, production and delivery will start.